Longitudinal study on background lesions in broiler breeder flocks and their progeny, and genomic characterisation of Escherichia coli

Longitudinal study on background lesions in broiler breeder flocks and their progeny, and genomic characterisation of Escherichia coli

Abstract In broiler breeders, background mortality is rarely addressed, however, it represents the death of a vast number of birds, a constant productivity loss, welfare concerns and it might affect chick quality. The study aimed to unveil lesions leading to mortality in a study population perceived...

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Main Authors: Sofie Kromann, Sharmin Baig, Marc Stegger, Rikke Heidemann Olsen, Anders Miki Bojesen, Henrik Elvang Jensen, Ida Thøfner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Mortality
pathology
antimicrobial resistance
Escherichia coli
colibacillosis
whole-genome sequencing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-022-01064-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-022-01064-7

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