A serological survey for the presence of antibodies to egg-drop-syndrome-1976 adenovirus

Authors: Durham PJK, Cathcart A
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 27, Issue 5, pp 106, May 1979
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Avian, Poultry, Production animal
Subject Terms: Viral, Disease/defect, Infectious disease, Biosecurity, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures, Disease surveillance, Eggs, Syndrome, Reproduction, Reproduction - female
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: Avian adenoviruses are widely distributed in the world, and have been associated with a number of disease syndromes in poultry, including respiratbry diseases, egg production loss, and hepatitis. In New Zealand, several serotypes of adenovirus have been isolated from fowls. Serological evidence indicates that adenoviruses are widespread in poultry flocks located in the northern half of the North Island but, to date, no clear association with disease has emerged. In 1976, a new strain of adenovirus closely associated with drops in egg production was isolated from fowls in Northern Ireland. The strain was designated “egg-drop syndrome 1976” (EDS 76) adenovirus…

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