Duck viral enteritis in chronically infected and partially immune duck flock of nomadic
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2018-02
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Nomadics depends on livestock and poultry for their livelihood. Duck keeping is common among
nomadics in delta districts of Tamil Nadu. This research was carried in a duck flock having a history of in
appetence, polydipsia, star grazing and inconsistent mortality of about 8-10 birds in a day. The clinical
samples were collected and subjected to bacteriological examination and molecular diagnosis. This flock
showed positive for Duck viral enteritis and E. coli infections. This research found that the
epidemiological risk factor for the inconsistent mortality was possibly due to chronically infected and
partially immune birds in flock.
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Veterinary Science, Veterinary Medicine