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Poultry health course flies high

A practical poultry health course aimed at industry specialists has made a welcome return to The Pirbright Institute after a five-year hiatus. Some 16 participants from veterinary practices and government agencies joined the week-long series of hands-on practical sessions…

Avian influenza virus

Avian influenza virus

Avian influenza (bird flu) affects birds globally and can infect humans, with potential to spark pandemics through new strains.

white chickens

Avian leukosis virus

Avian leukosis virus (ALV) infects avian species, causing tumors and productivity losses.

Bluetongue virus

Bluetongue virus is spread by biting midges and causes severe disease in ruminants.

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV)

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus

Bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) causes severe respiratory illness in cattle.

Chikungunya virus

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infects humans and is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes.

Foot-and-mouth disease

Foot-and-mouth disease virus

Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) is highly contagious, infecting cloven-hoofed animals and causing severe economic impact.

Infectious bronchitis virus

Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a highly infectious poultry pathogen.

Infectious bursal disease virus

Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) causes Gumboro disease, which weakens the immune system of infected poultry.

Lumpy skin disease

Lumpy skin disease virus

Lumpy skin disease virus causes lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle and buffalo, characterised by nodular skin lesions.