Avian Encephalomyelitis Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
Name the virus that causes avian encephalomyeltits (AE)?	avian encephalomyelitis-like virus 1 (AEV)		Link to Article
What are the main economic concerns for breeders and layers about AE	Temporary decrease in egg production in laying hens Decrease in egg hatchability Neurological disease and morbidity /mortality of chicks under three weeks of age Surviving chicks are considered unlikely to be profitable		Link to Article
How is AE spread?	Horizontally via faecal-oral route (main route of infection) Vertical transmission from infected layer to their chicks		Link to Article
What species of birds does AE affect?	Chickens (main domestic host) Species of partridge Turkey Quail Guineafowl Pheasants		Link to Article
How can virus be identified once isolated or innoculated?	Electron miscroscopy Staining with fluorescent labelled antisera		Link to Article
Against which two adenoviruses are vaccines available?	EDS HE		Link to Article