Clinical and Welfare Aspects of Immunosuppression in Poultry Farming
Amra Alispahic,
Adis Softic,
Aida Kustura
et al.
Abstract:Immunosuppression refers to a condition in which the body’s immune system becomes weakened or suppressed, making them more susceptible to infections, diseases and other health problems. Immunosuppression in poultry can be caused by a variety of factors, including infectious activity (viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi), environmental stress, malnutrition, and poor management. Viruses have the most dominant immunosuppressive effect on the poultry population, especially infectious bursitis virus, infectious… Show more
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