Research Note: Lyophilization of hyperimmune egg yolk: effect on antibody titer and protection of broilers against Campylobacter colonization

Oral administration of antibodies is a promising strategy against various infectious diseases. Previously, it was demonstrated that passive immunization by providing hyperimmune egg yolk through the feed reduces Campylobacter jejuni colonization in broilers. Campylobacteriosis is the most commonly r...

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Main Authors: Jasmien Vandeputte, An Martel, Gunther Antonissen, Marc Verlinden, Lieven De Zutter, Marc Heyndrickx, Freddy Haesebrouck, Frank Pasmans, An Garmyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119580555