infectious bronchitis
Revisiting infectious bronchitis Variant 2 in layer hens
In issue 77 of ProAgri Zambia, we presented an overview of the signs and lesions of infectious bronchitis Variant 2 (also known as IS/1494/06) in layer hens. This variant was first reported in Zambia in 2017, and Phibro has detected it again in 2022, confirming its circulation in the[...]
Tips to maximise the vaccination success against Infectious Bronchitis in broilers
by Dr Oscar Blanco, PHIBRO Animal Health, Central and Eastern Africa. Physical properties of Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) infects exclusively birds, with different clinical presentations depending on factors such as the virus variant and the age of the birds (see ProAgri Zambia issues 69, 77,[...]
Is Infectious Bronchitis Variant 2 a problem in your broiler enterprise?
by Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD) Phibro Animal Health Central and Eastern Africa Infectious Bronchitis (IB) Variant 2 (also known as IB variant IS/1494/06) was first detected in Zambia in 2017. In an ongoing survey, Phibro has found it in two broiler flocks in the Lusaka province during the[...]
Infectious bronchitis variants: what are they?
By Dr Oscar Blanco (DVM, PhD), Field Technical Support Manager, Phibro Animal Health Corporation Infectious bronchitis (IB) is a viral disease affecting poultry of different ages and diverse productive purposes. It was initially described as a disease of broiler chickens, characterised by breathing difficulties and high mortality. It was[...]