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‑...

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Main Authors: Giulia Mescolini, Caterina Lupini, Antonietta Di Francesco, Irit Davidson, Viviana Felice, Laura Bellinati, Mattia Cecchinato, Elena Catelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale 2022-11-01
Series:Veterinaria Italiana
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Online Access:https://www.veterinariaitaliana.izs.it/index.php/VetIt/article/view/2120