The book details the etiology, epidemiology, and clinical manifestations of Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis. It covers diagnostic protocols, including the identification of pathognomonic microscopic lesions such as intranuclear inclusion bodies and the use of PCR assays for viral DNA detection. A significant portion of the text is dedicated to the differentiation between field isolates and vaccine strains, which is essential for establishing effective control measures. The authors provide evidence-based strategies for biosecurity and vaccination to mitigate the impact of ILT outbreaks on flock health and production.
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Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis
by Clara Marín Orenga & Santiago Vega García
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Infectious laryngotracheitis is a highly infectious respiratory disease which causes significant mortality and loss of productivity in the poultry industry worldwide. This handbook goes straight to the point with a thorough and updated overview of the disease providing veterinary surgeons with a very handy tool to understand and prevent this ailment, complemented with high-quality images and illustrations.
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ISBN: 9788416315789
- 1. Introduction (General definition, Synonyms, Economic significance, History); 2. Aetiology (The virus, Taxonomy, Morphology); 3. Epidemiology (Hosts, Age)
Clara Marín Orenga, Santiago Vega García
Clara Marín Orenga is a Professor of Microbiology and Avian Infectious Diseases at the Veterinary Faculty of Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera in Valencia, Spain. She holds a PhD in Veterinary Sciences (2008) and is a Diplomate of the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science (ECPVS). She currently serves as the Vice President of the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA). Santiago Vega García is a Professor of Animal Health at the same university, holding a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid and specializing in One Health and bovine viral diseases.
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