Viruses

Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a highly infectious avian pathogen which affects the respiratory tract, gut, kidney and reproductive systems of chickens. IBV primarily causes respiratory disease in infected birds but can also lower egg production, and cause kidney damage...

Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) causes infectious bursal disease, also known as Gumboro disease. The virus infects both domestic and wild birds, targetting immune system tissues. This results in immunosuppression, leaving infected birds open to other infections such as E....

Influenza viruses (commonly known as flu) infect a wide range of hosts, including humans and swine, but the natural reservoir lies in populations of wild aquatic birds such as ducks and shorebirds. Influenza viruses are members of the family Orthmyxoviridae...