BM Santos

IntroductionInfectious bursal disease, also known as Gumboro disease, has caused great economic losses in the poultry industry in different parts of the world due to mortality and immunosuppression. It is a contagious acute viral disease of young birds. The disease may be clinical with variable mortality, and subclinical without mortality. The clinical form of the disease occurs in birds from the ...

IntroductionThe poultry industry is perhaps the most sensitive sector of animal production. The high degree of genetic development seeking greater productivity could have been responsible for the development of animals more susceptible to diseases. Therefore, as a result of the constant challenges experienced by these birds, their immune system must be running smoothly so they can respond to diffe ...