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Health management in the broiler and layer industries is managed by
contract with Country Ribbon, Inc. and the
Egg Producers of Newfoundland and Labrador . Producers not represented by these groups
are charged the same fees as other livestock producers. These contracts include:
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Routine analysis of management, production and environmental data.
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Review of mortality data.
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Post mortem examinations.
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Laboratory analyses of feed, water, eggs, tissues, serum and environmental
samples.
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Computer programs are used to maximize analytic
capabilities.
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Diseases of significant economic or national concern such as
Salmonella enteritidis and
Infectious Laryngotracheitis 
(pdf - 97 kb) are monitored and controlled as necessary.
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