Serum antibody levels against infectious bursal disease virus in Nigerian village chickens
2012
Okwor, E.C. (University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Nigeria). Dept. of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology) | Eze, D.C. (University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Nigeria). Dept. of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology) | Okonkwo, K. (University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Nigeria). Dept. of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology)
The serum antibody levels against infectious bursal disease (IBD) virus in unvaccinated village chickens (n=484) reared in and around Nsukka, Southeast Nigeria were studied using indirect hemagglutination (IHA) test. Result showed a high seroprevalence (88.4%). Therefore, there is need for government involvement in the control of this disease in village chickens through extension services and mass vaccination of poultry population.
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