Article
Prevalence and phylogenetic analysis of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli strains from cases of colibacillosis infection in broiler chickens in different regions of Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.
Open veterinary journal - 1 Jan 2026
Ahmed Meqdad Saleh, Jwher Dhyaa Mohammad Taher, Taha Zanan Mohammed-Ameen, Mikaeel Farhad Buzo, Shareef Akeel Mohammad
Abstract excerpt
Background: The primary causative agent of colibacillosis in broiler chickens is avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC), leading to serious health problems and substantial economic losses in broiler production. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and genetic diversity of APEC in broiler farms in the Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. Methods: From June 2024 to December 2024, 391 swab samples were...
Topics
- Animals
- Chickens
- Escherichia coli Infections
- Poultry Diseases
- Phylogeny
- Escherichia coli
- Iraq
- Prevalence
- RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
- Genetic Variation