A molecular epidemiological study on Escherichia coli in young chicks with colibacillosis identified two possible outbreaks across farms

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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Main Authors: Inger Helene Kravik, Håkon Kaspersen, Siri Kulberg Sjurseth, Katharine Rose Dean, Bruce David, Marina Aspholm, Camilla Sekse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC)
colibacillosis
poultry
whole genome sequencing
virulence-associated genes (VAGs)
outbreak
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-023-01140-6

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