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Egg-Drop Syndrome ’76 in different bird species in Nigeria – a review of the epidemiology, economic losses, challenges and prospect for management and control

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 March 2010

W.S. EZEMA ,
J.A. NWANTA ,
L.O. AKA  and
E.V. EZENDUKA
W.S. EZEMA*
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
J.A. NWANTA
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
L.O. AKA
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
E.V. EZENDUKA
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
*
Corresponding author: wsezema@yahoo.com
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Abstract

Egg Drop Syndrome 1976 (EDS- 76) is a viral disease of laying birds characterized by a sudden drop in egg production, failure to achieve peak production and the laying of poor quality eggs. It has been reported to affect a wide range of birds including turkeys and layers and is a major constraint to the profitability of egg production in both commercial and village laying birds. This paper is a review of the epidemiology of EDS-76 virus infection in various species of poultry in Nigeria, with emphasis on the susceptibility of species, types and ages. Also examined are the economic impacts, challenges and prospects of EDS-76 virus management and control. This review will be of assistance in the formulation of an effective strategy for proper management and control of the disease in the field.

Keywords

EDS-76 Virusepidemiologyeconomic impactchallengesprospectscontrolpoultry
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Small-scale Family Poultry Production
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 66 , Issue 1 , March 2010 , pp. 115 - 122
Copyright
World's Poultry Science Association 2010

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