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Avian Encephalomyelitis Flashcards (view source)
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|q1=Name the virus that causes avian encephalomyeltits (AE)?
|q1=Name the virus that causes avian encephalomyeltits (AE)?
|a1=Avian encephalomyelitis-like virus 1 (AEV)
|a1=Avian encephalomyelitis-like virus 1 (AEV)
|a10=Yes, surviving chicks, infected hens and birds that have been vaccinated will be immune to AE for life.
|a10=Yes, surviving chicks, infected hens and birds that have been vaccinated will be immune to AE for life.
|l10=Avian Encephalomyelitis#Treatment
|l10=Avian Encephalomyelitis#Treatment
|q11=How many serotypes are there for AEV?
|a11=There is only one serotype for the AEV.
|l11=Avian Encephalomyelitis#Control
|q12=How can AE be controlled?
|a12=Vaccination of pullets several weeks before they come into lay. Vaccination protects the flock from a reduction in egg production and prevents vertical transmission of the virus to chicks by providing the chicks with a sufficient level of maternal derived antibodies. There are live and attenuated vaccinations available which can be administered in drinking water or as an eye drop, the latter being more effective.
|l12=Avian Encephalomyelitis#Control
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