Phylogenetic analysis of virulent strains of the Newcastle disease virus isolated from deceased chickens in Tanzania's Morogoro and Iringa regions
Charlie F. Amoia,
Jean N. Hakizimana,
Augustino A. Chengula
et al.
Abstract:Background
Newcastle disease (ND) is a viral disease affecting a wide range of bird species and has a considerable financial impact on the world's poultry market. The ND virus (NDV) strains currently circulating in poultry throughout Africa, and especially in East Africa, exhibit significant genetic variation.
Objectives
The primary objective of the present investigation was to investigate the NDV genotypes in chickens raised in backyards in Tanzan… Show more
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