Infection and immunity in broiler chicken breeders vaccinated with a temperature-sensitive mutant of Mycoplasma gallisepticum and impact on performance of offspring.

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A comparison of infection and immunity to Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) in broiler chicken breeders vaccinated with a temperature-sensitive mutant of MG versus nonvaccinated chickens, and the impact on the performance of their offspring was conducted. Infection and immunity in breeders were assessed by culture and enzyme-linked immunoassay, respectively. However, performance in their offspring was assessed by...

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