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Control of Intestinal Spirochaete Infections in Chickens

  • Organisation Murdoch University

Control of Intestinal Spirochaete Infections in Chickens

Infection of layer and broiler breeders with Avian Intestinal Spirochaetosis (AIS) has emerged as a widespread constraint to optimal production in both the egg and chicken meat industries in Australia.The micro-organisms involved are difficult to isolate and characterise, therefore diagnosis of AIS is often difficult.

Leading research

Infection of layer and broiler breeders with Avian Intestinal Spirochaetosis (AIS) has emerged as a widespread constraint to optimal production in both the egg and chicken meat industries in Australia. The micro-organisms involved are difficult to isolate and characterise, therefore diagnosis of AIS is often difficult. There is also a lack of information about how to control these infections.

The purpose of this study was to help control AIS in Australia through a number of initiatives designed to improve capacity and to acquire background information for use in more detailed future applications of various techniques in the field.

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