Myeloid Leukosis (J-virus) - An International Broiler Industry Concern
Myeloid leukosis (ML) or myelocytomatosis/myeloblastosis is caused by a retrovirus in the Avian Leukosis/Sarcoma Group of Retroviruses (ALV). This ALV subgroup J virus (ALV-J), which is identified as the etiologic agent for ML, has caused substantial losses in heavy breeders in many areas of the wo...
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-10-01
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Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/109088 |