... Consistency, follow-up key to controlling IBV
Nov 05, 2018Jennifer Grullon
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a “moving target” and trying to keep ahead of it requires consistency and follow-up, explained Sjaak de Wit, DVM, PhD, of GD Animal Health, the Netherlands.
... Infectious bronchitis: Better diagnostics key to more effective vaccination
Oct 09, 2017Jennifer Grullon
Identification of variant infectious bronchitis viruses (IBVs) has improved with the development of a real-time PCR (qPCR) test that can distinguish the type of virus and determine if it’s vaccine-...
... More diagnostics advised for better IB management in broilers
Jan 23, 2017Jennifer Grullon
By Lloyd Keck, DVM, ACPV
Senior technical services veterinarian, Zoetis Inc.
... Reducing false positives pays in ELISA mycoplasma testing
Aug 05, 2015Jennifer Grullon
Poultry producers should consider specificity when selecting a Mycoplasma ELISA test to avoid costs associated with false positives.
... Got maxima? New sampling procedure aids detection in broilers
Aug 04, 2015Jennifer Grullon
A modified sampling procedure developed by researchers at Zoetis Inc. has dramatically improved the detection of Eimeria maxima infection in broilers.
... Poultry disease identification made easier with test alteration
Dec 22, 2014Jennifer Grullon
USDA scientists have found a way to make it easier to detect avian reticuloendotheliosis and Marek's disease by modifying an already available test.
