[Seroprevalence study of Avian pneumovirus infection in broiler breeder chickens]

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to investigate the seroprevalence of Avian Pneumovirus infection in broiler breeder farms which were located in Urmia city by using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA] a field survey. Brioler breeder chickens. In this study, 552 blood samples were taken from 39 broiler breeder flocks. The broiler breeder flocks were categorized in three age groups 0-20, 21-35 and 36-55 weeks old. Serum samples were tested for Avian Pneumovirus antibodies by using a commercial blocking ELISA kit. Descriptive statistics. The results of this study showed, 207 [37%] of serum samples were positive and 192 [35%] ones were negative. Furthermore, 153 [28%] of samples were suspected. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that broiler breeder farms which are located in Urmia city, are serologically positive in regard to Avian Pneumovirus infections. Since AVP has economical importance in poultry industry by inducing respiratory disease, the prevalence of AVP in prevention and control programs of respiratory diseases has to be highly considered