Marek’s disease in genetically susceptible Cochin chickens in Italy: a case report
The present study investigates an outbreak of classical Marek’s disease (MD) in backyard Cochin chickens reared for hobby in Italy. Examined chickens showed spastic paralysis of the legs and at necropsy, enlargement and discoloration of the peripheral nerves and plexuses that matched microscopic A‑...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale
2022-11-01
|
Series: | Veterinaria Italiana |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.veterinariaitaliana.izs.it/index.php/VetIt/article/view/2120 |