Co-infection of broilers with <it>Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale</it> and H9N2 avian influenza virus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Since 2008, a progressive pneumonia has become prevalent in broilers and laying hens. This disease occurrs the first day after hatching and lasts more than 30 days, resulting in approximately 70% morbidity and 30% mortality in broile...

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Main Authors: Pan Qing, Liu Aijing, Zhang Faming, Ling Yong, Ou Changbo, Hou Na, He Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/104