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Enterococcus cecorum infections in broiler breeders and their offspring: molecular epidemiology.
Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A - 1 Dec 2011
Kense M J, Landman W J M
Abstract excerpt
Increased mortality and problems with lameness were reported in Dutch broiler flocks from the year 2008 onwards. Therefore, a field inventory, including 10 affected broiler flocks, nine corresponding broiler breeder flocks and five hatcheries, was carried out. The onset of clinical signs (lameness and increased mortality) started at about 2 weeks of age. The flock mortality varied from 3.1 to 8.1% at slaughter....
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