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Transmission and genetic diversity of Enterococcus faecalis during hatch of broiler chicks.
Veterinary microbiology - 9 Nov 2012
Olsen Rikke Heidemann, Christensen Henrik, Bisgaard Magne
Abstract excerpt
The normal gastrointestinal flora of poultry includes Enterococcus faecalis. E. faecalis is also associated with first week mortality of chickens, but it is not clear whether this is due to vertical or horizontal transmission. Aims of the present study were to investigate transmission and genetic diversity of E. faecalis during hatching of broiler chicks. When hatching started, 15% of the chicks were colonized...
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