Efficacy of a local rough strain of Salmonella Gallinarum used as an immunoprophylaxis in chicks

The immunoprophylactic efficacyof a local rough strain of Salmonella Gallinarum, was tested in experimental chicks. The day-old chicks were immunized orally and then challenged with a smooth pathogenic strain of the same organism on different interval of days. Immunoprophylaxis, with or without the...

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Published in:Indian journal of animal sciences 2003-05, Vol.73 (5)
Main Authors: Virmani, S, Jand, S.K, Oberoi, M.S, Rai, T.S. (Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (India))
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Language:English
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chicks
punjab
salmonella gallinarum
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Summary:The immunoprophylactic efficacyof a local rough strain of Salmonella Gallinarum, was tested in experimental chicks. The day-old chicks were immunized orally and then challenged with a smooth pathogenic strain of the same organism on different interval of days. Immunoprophylaxis, with or without the bootser dose, resulted in significant protection against challenge organism when the chicks were challenged after 7,14 and 21 days post-inoculation.
ISSN:0367-8318