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Vol. 9, Issue 5, Part D (2024)

A report on endogenous avian leucosis virus in bantam chicken

Author(s): Ramya R, Saahithya R, Prakash Krishna B, Balakrishnan G, Jaya Sethil Nathan D, Jaisree S, Kalaiselvi G and Soundararajan C
Abstract: In this study, a bantam chicken presented with a history of sudden death was investigated for avian pathogens by post-mortem examination and molecular diagnostic techniques. Gross pathology revealed mild hepatomegaly, suggestive of ALV or MD. PCR testing ruled out MD and the J subgroup of ALV as negative, but detected a positive amplicon for ALV subgroups A-E. Subsequent subgroup-specific PCR confirmed the presence of ALV Subgroup E. Histopathological examination revealed no lymphoid cells infiltration, indicating the presence of non-infectious endogenous ALV E. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring ALV in bantam chickens to manage its prevalence and support the breeding of ALV-free flocks.
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International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
How to cite this article:
Ramya R, Saahithya R, Prakash Krishna B, Balakrishnan G, Jaya Sethil Nathan D, Jaisree S, Kalaiselvi G, Soundararajan C. A report on endogenous avian leucosis virus in bantam chicken. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2024;9(5):249-251. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2024.v9.i5d.1703
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