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Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD, Gumboro Disease)

Authors: Manktelow BW, Christensen NH, Lohr JE, Wilks CE
Publication: Avian Veterinary Handbook, pp 92, Jan 1998
Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association

Animal type: Avian
Article class: Book Chapter
Abstract: Infectious bursal disease is characterised by atrophy of the bursa of Fabricius, immunosuppression, anorexia, depression and occasionally nephrosis. Natural infection is predominantly in domestic fowls but has been recorded in turkeys and ducks. IBD virus is present in most poulry producing areas of the world but not in New Zealand.
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