Outbreak of Avian Mycobacteriosis in a Commercial Turkey Breeder Flock.

In this report, we not only describe the epidemiological, pathological, and molecular characteristics of the outbreak in detail, but we also discuss multiple factors influencing the introduction and development of avian mycobacteriosis critically. In this case, wild feral pigeons might have been the source of infection, but further molecular-epidemiology studies are needed to understand the role of wild birds in the persistence and transmission of Mycobacterium.Research highlights First report of avian mycobacteriosis in an Iranian commercial turkey flock is described in detail.Risk factors intrinsic to the bird and mycobacteria, as well as extrinsic factors influencing the introduction and development of avian mycobacteriosis in birds, are critically discussed.
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Source: Avian Pathology - March 8, 2020 Category: Pathology Authors: Salamatian I, Ghaniei A, Mosavari N, Nourani H, Keshavarz R, Eslampanah M Tags: Avian Pathol Source Type: research