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Sequence and phylogenetic analysis of virulent Newcastle disease virus isolates from Pakistan during 2009-2013 reveals circulation of new sub genotype.
Virology - 1 Sept 2013
Siddique Naila, Naeem Khalid, Abbas Muhammad Athar, Ali Malik Akbar, Rashid Farooq, Rafique Saba, Ghafar Abdul, Rehman Abdul
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Despite observing the standard bio-security measures at commercial poultry farms and extensive use of Newcastle disease vaccines, a new genotype VII-f of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) got introduced in Pakistan during 2011. In this regard 300 ND outbreaks recorded so far have resulted into huge losses of approximately USD 200 million during 2011-2013. A total of 33 NDV isolates recovered during 2009-2013...
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