Hen egg yolk antibodies (IgY), production and use for passive immunization against bacterial enteric infections in chicken: a review

Enteric infections caused by Salmonella remain a major public health burden worldwide. Poultry, particularly chickens, are known to be the main reservoir for this zoonotic pathogen. Therefore, the prevention and monitoring of Salmonella infection during the live phase may greatly reduce the contamin...

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Main Authors: Chalghoumi R., Beckers Y., Portetelle D., Théwis A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux 2009-01-01
Series:Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement
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Online Access:http://www.pressesagro.be/base/text/v13n2/295.pdf