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Infectious coryza outbreak in a table egg layer flock in Alberta.

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: gene predicted Page serovar C. In the same time frame, IC outbreaks were also recorded in 3 other flocks in Alberta and some flocks in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In addition to IC, infectious bronchitis virus was identified. The disease was linked to the introduction of subclinically infected pullets from another province into this flock of naïve birds. This is the first reported case of IC in recent times in Alberta. Screening birds for infectious disease status should be a critical practice if a carrier state exists in long-lived birds. Key clinical message: This outbreak underscores the need for strict biosecurity. Avoid introducing new birds to closed flocks. If necessary, rule out infections with carrier states through appropriate screening.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Ashish Gupta, Teryn Girard, Hayley Bowling, Beverly Morrison, Durda Slavic

Institutions: University of Calgary, University of Guelph

Language: English

Topic: Microbial infections and disease research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary

OpenAlex ID: W7130762237