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Understanding the direct and indirect impacts of disease response phenotypes on chicken coccidiosis epidemiology: A modelling approach.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Ithurbide Marie, Pinard van der Laan Marie-Hélène, Gao Yuqi, Hulst Andries D, De Jong Mart C M, Doeschl-Wilson Andrea
Abstract excerpt
Coccidiosis, a widespread disease in poultry caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria, leads to significant economic losses. The increasing resistance of Eimeria species to anti-parasitics, combined with the high cost of vaccines, underscores the need for alternative intervention strategies against coccidiosis. This article explores the relative impact of several traits on the health of the group,...
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