
Seroprevalence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in Broiler Chicken by ELISA
Int.J.Adv.Microbiol.Health.Res.2018; 2(2):56-59
Publisher: IJAMHR, Category: Current Issues
Abstract
Background: This study aimed to determine the sero-prevalence of Mycoplasma
gallisepticum (MG) which causes chronic respiratory disease in poultry. It causes
huge economic loss to the poultry industry. Materials and Methods: A total of 464
sera samples were collected and tested ELISA test using commercially Mycoplasma
gallisepticum ELISA kit (Idexx, USA) to detect the presence of antibodies against
MG. Results: A total of 464 commercial broiler sera samples from 5 different
geographical regions were subjected to ELISA. From 464 samples tested, 105
samples were positive in ELISA. Our results indicated that the prevalence of MG in
broiler farms was 22.62 % during study period. Conclusion: It can be concluded that
MG in broiler breeder farms has potency of great economical losses so detailed study
prevalence of MG should be carried out for control and prevention of disease.
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