Essays about: "poultry vaccines"

Found 5 essays containing the words poultry vaccines.

  1. 1. Dual RNA-seq analysis of gene co-expression and immune response mechanisms in chickens infected by Eimeria tenella

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Alma Hansen; [2023]
    Keywords : RNA-seq; Eimeria; bioinformatics; gene co-expression;

    Abstract : Coccidiosis caused by Eimeria parasites is a worldwide problem, affecting chickens and leading to great losses in the poultry industry. Current vaccines are costly and non-optimal, and the parasite has developed resistance to the anticoccidials in use. READ MORE

  3. 2. The broiler production systems of Sweden and the United States : a comparison of the processing systems andhealth and welfare programs

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : DenaMarie Bengtsson; [2021]
    Keywords : animal welfare; antibiotics; automation in poultry production; breeders; broilers; conventional broilers; feed; hatcheries; organic broilers; poultry production; poultry slaughter; poultry vaccines;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to research broiler production in Sweden and the United States and to evaluate their processing systems as well as their health and welfare regulations. Sweden produces 110 million broilers a year and the United States produces 9 billion broilers a year. READ MORE

  4. 3. Characterization of infectious laryngotracheitis virus from outbreaks in Swedish chicken hobby flocks

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Liv Jonare; [2020]
    Keywords : backyard flocks; chickens; infectious laryngotracheitis; virus; vaccine; coinfections; latency; sequencing; complete genome sequencing; PCR; non-commercial poultry;

    Abstract : Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a respiratory tract infection of gallinaceous birds, which is caused by Gallid herpes virus 1 (GaHV-1), also called infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV). In its most virulent form it can cause acute respiratory symptoms such as marked dyspnoea, gasping, expectoration of bloody mucus, high mortality (up to 70%) and production losses, such as decreased growth and egg production. READ MORE

  5. 4. Infectious bronchitis in Brazil : a minor field study in Bastos municipality, Sao Paulo

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Cecilia Olofsson; [2012]
    Keywords : IBV; Coronavirus; Poultry; Brazil; Genotypes; Biosecurity;

    Abstract : Infectious Bronchitis (IB) is a highly contagious viral respiratory and productiondepressant disease distributed world wide. The disease is caused by the InfectiousBronchitis Virus (IBV), a positive RNA strand Avian Coronavirus within thegenus Gammacoronavirus. READ MORE

  6. 5. Infektionssjukdomen kolibacillos hos värphöns : orsaker till uppkomst och åtgärder för reducerad utbrottsrisk

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Sofia Holmberg; [2011]
    Keywords : Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli; APEC ; kolibacillos; värphöns; ammoniak; damm;

    Abstract : Förekomsten av sjukdomen kolibacillos har ökat inom besättningar med värphöns. Utbrott av sjukdomen orsakar ekonomiska förluster inom alla produktionsgrenar av fjäderfä. Ett samband kan ses mellan ökningen av antalet kolibacillos-utbrott och den ökade andelen frigående besättningar. READ MORE