TESTING OF FOWL OTHER THAN CHICKENS 



During the past year 33,802 samples from fowl other than chickens, including 

 26,688 turkeys, 4,980 pheasants, 1,677 quail, 297 partridge, 144 geese, 9 guinea 

 fowl, 4 pea fowl, and 3 ducks were tested. No reactors were detected. 



NONREACTING AND POSITIVE FLOCKS CLASSIFIED BY COUNTIES 



A total of 283 nonreacting flocks, representing 1,071,031 birds, was identified 

 in 11 counties as listed in table 4. A total of 275 flocks was 100-percent tested 

 whereas eight flocks were partially tested. The latter group constituted 10,285 

 birds located in six counties. Partial flock testing is not recommended to determine 

 the true status of a flock. It is encouraging to note that 98.45 percent of all birds 

 tested are in 100-percent nonreacting flocks, and it is hoped that in the near future 

 all flocks will be 100-percent tested. 



Only two flocks, representing 6,418 birds, were classified as positive in two 

 counties at the close of the season. Both flocks are in the process of being retested. 



During the coming testing season an effort will be made to further eradication 

 of the infection either through partial or complete depopulation of the flock, and 

 if that is not feasible, the infection will be eliminated through retesting. It is 

 hoped that every known focus of infection can be eliminated without unnecessary 

 delay. 



Table 4. Nonreacting and Positive Flocks Classified by Counties 



