Quantification of IgY to Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in serum from Swedish laying hens

Abstract Background Erysipelas, caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae (ER), is an important emerging disease in free-range and organic egg-production. The aim of the present study was to assess if quantification of ER specific IgY titers may aid the understanding of erysipelas in commercial laying...

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Main Authors: Eva Wattrang, Helena Eriksson, Ann Albihn, Tina Sørensen Dalgaard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
IgY
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02813-0