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Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)

Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)
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Manktelow BW, Lohr JE, Wilks CE, Christensen NH
Avian Veterinary Handbook. FCE Publication No.120, Jan 1970

Article class: Book Chapter

Animal Type: Avian

Publisher: VetLearn Foundation

Abstract

ILT Is an acute respiratory disease of poultry characterised by coughing, expulsion of blood tinged mucus, and a variable mortality (5.70%). In this country most infections are associated with mild disease or are subclinical. Domestic fowls, pheasants and rarely, ducks, and turkeys may be affected.

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