Avian infectious bronchitis

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Avian infectious bronchitis (IB) is an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of chickens. It is caused by avian infectious bronchitis virus, a coronavirus. The disease is characterized by respiratory signs including gasping, coughing, sneezing, tracheal rales, and nasal discharge.^[1] In young chickens, severe respiratory distress may occur. In layers, respiratory distress, nephritis, decrease in egg production, and loss of internal egg quality and egg shell quality are reported.

Contents 1 References 2 External links 2.1 Complete Details of IBV 2.2 IBV Antibody Diagnosis Kits 2.3 Other

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[edit] Complete Details of IBV

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• The Infectious Bronchitis (IB) information site
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[edit] IBV Antibody Diagnosis Kits

• FlockChek® Infectious Bronchitis Virus Antibody Test Kit
• Affinitech

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