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The Occurrence of Aspergillosis in Flock of Turkey Poults

Published: April 27, 2017
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Introduction Aspergillosis is frequent, economically important, fungal disease of different avian and mammal species caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus. The disease is characterized by inflammatory changes in the respiratory system and sometimes has generalized onset when more organ systems are affected. Clinical signs of aspergillosis depend upon which organ or system organ are involved...
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Danka Maslic-Strizak
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S M Borole
3 de mayo de 2017

What treatment was undertaken for rest of the turkeys in the flock? Mortality percentage is given but not the flock size. Rest of the laboratory investigations have been nicely detailed. Importantly, what were the predisposing factors responsible for causing aspergillosis? The rearing system and is that the biosecurity and hygienic measures followed in day to day management.

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