Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)

Authors: Manktelow BW, Christensen NH, Lohr JE, Wilks CE
Publication: Avian Veterinary Handbook, pp 93-94, Jan 1998
Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association

Animal type: Avian
Article class: Book Chapter
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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