Poultrymed | Swollen Head Syndrome

The neck is arched so that the head rests on the back (opisthotonus).

The neck is arched so that the head rests on the back (opisthotonus).
First case of SHS in broiler breeders in Israel - Revivim 1988.

Swelling around the eyes and over the top of the head.

Head swelling caused by subcutaneous oedema around the eyes which extends over the head - Broiler 5 weeks of age.

Periorbital swelling - broiler 5 weeks of age.