Campylobacter infections in children exposed to infected backyard poultry in Egypt [PDF]
Campylobacteriosis is a zoonotic disease which has a worldwide public health impact. The disease is endemic in Egypt; however, the epidemiology in animals and humans has not been fully characterized. The objective of this study was to compare the risk of
A. A. TAYEL +18 more
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Marek’s disease (MD) is a highly infectious poultry illness with a tendency to form tumours in peripheral nerves and internal organs of affected birds. Tumours accompany MD, mostly caused by oncogenic Gallid alpha herpesvirus 2 (MD Herpes virus serotype ...
Aoula Al-Zebeeby +3 more
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Riemerella anatipestifer (RA) is one of the most relevant bacterial pathogens of commercial waterfowl from clinical and economic points of view. Our study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of RA infection in different types of commercial poultry in Poland
Anna Sawicka-Durkalec +3 more
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This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence, molecular characterization and pathogenicity of field infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) isolates. Nine isolates of IBDV were isolated from 13 naturally infected broiler flocks.
M. M. Amer +5 more
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Application of FTA® Cards for detection and storage of avian influenza virus
Introduction: The aim of the study was to test the utility of Flinders Technology Associates filter paper (FTA® Cards) for molecular detection and storage of avian influenza virus (AIV).
Jóźwiak Michał +5 more
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Is prevention better than cure? An empirical investigation for the case of avian influenza [PDF]
The new EU Animal Health Strategy suggests a shift in emphasis away from control towards prevention and surveillance activities for the management of threats to animal health. The optimal combination of these actions will differ among diseases and depend
Huirne, R. +3 more
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Biomarkers for monitoring intestinal health in poultry : present status and future perspectives [PDF]
Intestinal health is determined by host (immunity, mucosal barrier), nutritional, microbial and environmental factors. Deficiencies in intestinal health are associated with shifts in the composition of the intestinal microbiome (dysbiosis), leakage of ...
Antonissen, Gunther +6 more
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The efficacy of live infectious bursal disease vaccines in commercial 10 days old chicks.
The efficacy of four infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) vaccines including intermediate (D78) and intermediate plus (228E, IBD-Blen and Bursa-Vac+) were compared in priming vaccination of 10 days commercial old male layer chicks.
M. M. Amer +5 more
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The Combined Use of rHVT-H5 and rHVT-F Vector Vaccines in the Hatchery Enhances Immunity against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 and Velogenic Newcastle Disease Viral Infections in Commercial Chickens [PDF]
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 and Newcastle disease viral infections cause severe illness in chickens and vaccination is a strategic tool of controlling these diseases.
Abd El-Hamid HS +3 more
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The broiler meat system in Nairobi, Kenya: using a value chain framework to understand animal and product flows, governance and sanitary risks [PDF]
Livestock food systems play key subsistence and income generation roles in low to middle income countries and are important networks for zoonotic disease transmission.
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