Gumboro Disease
Five vaccination tips to successfully control Gumboro Disease in broilers
By Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD), Phibro Animal Health Corporation In our previous two articles (ProAgri Zambia 71 and 73), we have described the basis of Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) (or Gumboro Disease), the dynamics of antibodies in chickens, as well as the properties on Phibro’s MB vaccine strain.[...]
MB-1: Phibro’s cutting edge protection against Gumboro disease
The threat of Gumboro disease (IBD) Gumboro is an infectious viral disease affecting broilers and pullets (layers and breeders) worldwide. The virus targets the bursa of Fabricius, the organ responsible for the development of immunity in young chicks. Depending on the virus strain and the time of infection, the[...]
Gumboro Disease and the MB-Strain
by Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD), Phibro Animal Health Corporation Gumboro disease, also known as Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD), is a threat to all poultry enterprises. This is a contagious disease affecting young birds. The virus targets the Bursa of Fabricius, an organ located above the cloaca (Figure 1),[...]