Egg yolk peritonitis, also referred to as egg-related coelomitis, is a general term used to describe peritonitis associated with the presence of yolk material, usually caused by conditions such as ectopic ovulation (the follicle ruptures and the egg does not enter normally in the oviduct) or oviductal disease.When yolk is present free within ...

Egg peritonitis or egg yolk peritonitis (coelomitis) describes inflammation of the serosal surfaces within the coelom of a hen in response to yolk material that has been deposited into the body cavity (see egg yolk peritonitis photograph).

Nov 1, 2023 · Egg peritonitis is a condition that affects the reproductive and immune systems of hens, leading to inflammation of the peritoneum, which is a thin tissue layer lining the belly cavity.

Apr 23, 2023 · Egg yolk peritonitis (EYP) is an inflammation of the membrane covering the internal organs (peritoneum) caused by the spillage of egg yolk in the body cavity (coelom) instead of the chicken’s oviduct.

Egg yolk peritonitis or coelomitis occurs when yolk from a developing egg, an incompletely shelled egg, or a ruptured egg is deposited within the body cavity, referred to as the abdominal coelom. It is commonly diagnosed in laying hens.

Jan 15, 2015 · Egg Yolk Peritonitis, sometimes referred to as Egg Peritonitis (or ‘EYP’ for short), is a common condition seen in backyard hens of all ages, from the point of lay onwards. It is an infection established within the coelomic cavity of hens, caused by the presence of an ectopic yolk within the coelom (main body cavity).

Jul 26, 2020 · Egg Yolk Peritonitis (EYP) is a common reproductive disorder that can affect female chickens, especially those that are used for egg production. It occurs when the yolk from an egg is not properly released from the ovary or oviduct and instead is deposited into the abdominal cavity of the hen.

Egg peritonitis occurs when the hen matures too many egg follicles at once, and is sometimes the result of a condition known as EODES (erratic ovi-position and defective egg syndrome). With this illness, the yolks inside the hens’ body become infected, often with E. coli bacteria.

Dec 1, 2013 · DIAGNOSIS: "peritonitis due to the inability to form a shelled egg". CURE: After 2 X-rays to rule out the possibility of being egg-bound, Ellie was treated with baytril 100 and calcium gluconate 10% injections. CAUSE: This is something that could have been prevented.

A hen will sometimes become a ‘blind’ or ‘internal’ layer which can lead to Egg Yolk Peritonitis (EYP). The yolk is produced but misses the infundibulum and becomes a free-floating yolk in the abdominal cavity.