Abstract
Before the development of Marek’s disease (MD) vaccines it was common to see 20% to 30% mortality in flocks during the growing period. This was particularly so during the late 1960’s with the increased intensification of the poultry industry, and the disease was the major cause of mortality and financial loss. During this period, the application of sound principles of good hygiene was the only means of control of MD at the disposal of the industry.
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Pattison, M. (1985). Control of Marek’s Disease by the Poultry Industry : Practical Considerations. In: Payne, L.N. (eds) Marek’s Disease. Developments in Veterinary Virology, vol 1. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2613-7_13
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