Characterization of Enterococcus hirae outbreaks in broiler flocks demonstrating increased mortality because of septicemia and endocarditis and/or altered production parameters.

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In Denmark, increased problems associated with streptococci and enterococci have been observed in broilers and broiler parent flocks, resulting in increased mortalities, uneven flocks, and subsequent downgrading and increased condemnations. Postmortem lesions associated with recent outbreaks due to Enterococcus hirae have been accompanied or dominated by septicemia and endocarditis. As a result of infection at an...

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