Abstract
Ascites has become a major economic problem in modern broiler operations world wide. Estimated losses to the global economy likely amount to hundreds of millions of dollars annually, however, accurate statistics are not available. Epidemiological information on incidence of ascites is scanty. The present work examines the condemnation records between 1986 and 1994 from federally inspected slaughtering plants in Canada. The analysis reveals that there has been a steady increase in ascites condemnation during this period. National average figures showed a nearly sixfold increase in condemnations due to ascites from 1986 to 1994. It is estimated that in Canada some 6–8 million chickens developed ascites in 1994. The present data have shown an alarming trend in the epidemiology of ascites. Key words: Chicken, broiler, ascites, condemnation, epidemiology
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