Title of article :
Serum Antibody Levels against Infectious Bursal Disease Virus in Nigerian Village Chickens
Author/Authors :
Okwor, Emmanuel Chukwudi University of Nigeria - Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Nigeria , Eze, Didacus Chukwuemeka University of Nigeria - Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Nigeria , Okonkwo, Kodi University of Nigeria - Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Nigeria
Abstract :
The serum antibody levels against infectious bursal disease (IBD) virus in unvaccinated village chickens (n=484) reared in and around Nsukka, Southeast Nigeria were studied using indirect hemagglutination (IHA) test. Result showed a high seroprevalence (88.4%). Therefore, there is need for government involvement in the control of this disease in village chickens through extension services and mass vaccination of poultry population.
Keywords :
IBD , IHT , Nsukka , Serum antibody , Village chickens
Journal title :
Pakistan Veterinary Journal
Journal title :
Pakistan Veterinary Journal
