Characterization of Newcastle Disease Virus and poultry-handling practices in live poultry markets, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: Newcastle disease represents the most severe poultry disease responsible for marked economic losses in Ethiopia. To provide a molecular characterization of Newcastle disease viruses circulating in this country, a cross sectional survey was conducted at five selected live poultry market sites in Addis Ababa. In addition, baseline data on the live poultry market system were acquired through a detailed questionnaire submitted to poultry traders. We identified 44/146 positive samples, 29 of which were virulent strains belonging to sub-genotype VIf. The very poor biosecurity practices, which have resulted from responses of the participants, suggest that they might have had a heavy impact in the spread of the disease. This study provides important information on epidemiology and control of NDV i

SUBMITTER: Mulisa DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4162888 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature