Diagnostic testing of different stages of avian tuberculosis in naturally infected hens (Gallus domesticus) by the tuberculin skin and rapid agglutination tests, faecal and egg examinations

Avian tuberculosis (ATBC) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in birds in zoos and breeding establishments. The primary sources of Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium (MAA) of serotypes 1, 2 and 3 are infected animals (esp. birds), who shed MAA in different ways and thus contaminate the e...

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Main Authors: J.E. Shitaye, L. Matlova, A. Horvathova, M. Moravkova, L. Dvorska-Bartosova, I. Trcka, J. Lamka, F. Treml, V. Vrbas, I. Pavlik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2008-02-01
Series:Veterinární Medicína
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Online Access:https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-200802-0006_diagnostic-testing-of-different-stages-of-avian-tuberculosis-in-naturally-infected-hens-gallus-domesticus-by.php