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New efficient method developed to tackle avian infectious bronchitis virus
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a coronavirus that causes respiratory disease infectious bronchitis. IBV is a major problem for the global poultry industry, causing significant welfare issues and economic losses. IBV can rapidly mutate and existing vaccines offer poor cross-protection against different strains. This makes controlling the virus very difficult. The new method, published in…
International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit
The Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, at the University of Arkansas, is hosting an International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit. This free, hybrid event aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and coordinated efforts to mitigate the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and other economic diseases affecting poultry, swine, cattle,…
Novel antimicrobial agent shows potential to treat avian colibacillosis
An international team of researchers led by the University of Surrey has investigated the effectiveness of a metal-derived complex in treating avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC), the cause of avian colibacillosis. Their findings are reported in Veterinary Microbiology. Avian colibacillosis is a serious respiratory and systemic disease of poultry, resulting in animal welfare issues and…