Veterinary ResearchThe growing importance of the Usutu virus (USUV) as an emerging zoonotic viral pathogen motivated Poland to investigate the epidemiological status of USUV infections among native bird species.
Kamila Dziadek +5 more
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Detection and genotypes of piroplasms affecting ruminants in the New Valley Governorate, Egypt
BMC Veterinary ResearchBackground Piroplasms, which include the two genera Babesia and Theileria, are protozoan parasites transmitted by Ixodid ticks that infect the erythrocytes of vertebrate hosts, including humans, domestic animals, and wild animals.
Safaa Mohamed Barghash +6 more
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Progress and problems in vaccination against necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens [PDF]
, 2014 Necrotic enteritis in broilers is caused by Clostridium perfringens type A strains that produce the NetB toxin. Necrotic enteritis is one of the gastrointestinal diseases in poultry that has gained worldwide importance during the last decade due to ...
Ducatelle, Richard +4 more
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Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2020 Background Poultry bacterial pathogens are mainly controlled by using high-cost sanitary measures and medical treatment. However, the drug-resistant strains of pathogens continuously emerge, and medical treatments are often ineffective.
Nagwa S. Rabie, Zeinab M. S. Amin Girh
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Viral proteins expressed in the protozoan parasite Eimeria tenella are detected by the chicken immune system [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Eimeria species are parasitic protozoa that cause coccidiosis, an intestinal disease commonly characterised by malabsorption, diarrhoea and haemorrhage that is particularly important in chickens.
Blake, D P +6 more
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Predicting Avian Influenza Co-Infection with H5N1 and H9N2 in Northern Egypt. [PDF]
, 2016 Human outbreaks with avian influenza have been, so far, constrained by poor viral adaptation to non-avian hosts. This could be overcome via co-infection, whereby two strains share genetic material, allowing new hybrid strains to emerge. Identifying areas
Ali, Mohamed A +5 more
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Frequency Of Isolation Of Salmonella From Commercial Poultry Feeds And Their Anti-Microbial Resistance Profiles, Imo State, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2006 This study was conducted to determine the frequency of isolation of salmonella and their microbial resistance profiles across different commercial poultry feeds sold in Imo State, Nigeria.
Ndujihe E, G +2 more
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Serological Survey Of Salmonella gallinarum Antibody In Chickens Around Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2007 A serological survey of the prevalence of antibodies to Salmonella gallinarum among chickens under two different management systems around Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria was carried out using the standard plate agglutination test.
Adetunji, JA +4 more
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Antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use animal monitoring policies in Europe: Where are we? [PDF]
, 2017 The World Health Organization has recognized antimicrobial resistance as one of the top three threats to human health. Any use of antibiotics in animals will ultimately affect humans and vice versa.
DC Speksnijder +7 more
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Alternative income in Kainji Lake area: introduction of improved cocks to fisherfolk [PDF]
, 1997 Details are given of a study conducted in the framework of the Kainji Lake Fisheries Promotion Project to boost income from alternative sources. The project identified 'improved poultry keeping' as suitable for introduction around the Kainji Lake area ...
Ayeni, J.S.O., Mdaihli, M.
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