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Ascites syndrome, abdominal cavity distention, chick
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Ascites syndrome, abdominal cavity distention, chick

    Typical presentation of distention of the abdominal cavity in a broiler chick with ascites syndrome. In uncomplicated cases like this one, the ascitic fluid (arrow) is not turbid and may be liquid or coagulated.

Courtesy of Dr. Billy M. Hargis.

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