A molecular epidemiological study on Escherichia coli in young chicks with colibacillosis identified two possible outbreaks across farms
Abstract Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is the cause of colibacillosis outbreaks in young poultry chicks, resulting in acute to peracute death. The high morbidity and mortality caused by colibacillosis results in poor animal welfare, reduced sustainability and economical loss worldwide. To...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | Veterinary Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-023-01140-6 |