Vertical transmission of avian adenovirus associated with inclusion body hepatitis

1 June 1991

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Vol. 39 (2) , 50-52
https://doi.org/10.1080/00480169.1991.35659

Abstract

Using an indirect enzyme-linked immunsorbent assay, avian adenoviral antigens were detected in the yolk and albumen of eggs derived from broiler breeder chickens which were known to be infected with a strain of virus capable of causing inclusion body hepatitis. Viral antigens were detected in egg yolk (16/60) more frequently than in the albumen (5/60). Direct detection of viral antigens in eggs strongly supports the hypothesis that transovarian transmission of inclusion body hepatitis virus occurs if infection is present in breeder flocks.

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