Occurrence of infectious bronchitis in layer birds in Plateau state, north central Nigeria

Occurrence of infectious bronchitis in layer birds in Plateau state, north central Nigeria

A flock of 54 week-old layer birds exhibiting signs of respiratory distress, greenish diarrhea and drop in egg production was investigated. A marked drop in egg production (55%) was recorded with eggs appearing white and soft-shelled. Mortality was in the range of 1 – 2 % with post-mortem lesions re...

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Main Authors: Ismaila Shittu, Dorcas A. Gado, Clement A. Meseko, Davou C. Nyam, Kayode A. Olawuyi, Gyang D. Moses, Chinonoyerem N. Chinyere, Tony M. Joannis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2019-03-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
Drop in egg production
Infectious bronchitis
Respiratory distress
Serotypes
Virus isolation
Online Access:https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2018-04-106%20I.%20Shittu%20et%20al.pdf

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