title: Avian adenoviruses--distribution of infection in commercial flocks of fowls in Argentina.
abstract: Group-specific avian adenovirus antibodies were surveyed in broiler, layer, and breeder chickens in three poultry-producing areas of Argentina: north, middle, and south. The method used was the agar double-immunodiffusion test. Of the flocks examined, 89% had antibodies to avian adenovirus, with the percentages higher in layers and breeders than in broiler chickens. A close relation was found between poorer hygienic condition and high adenovirus antibodies values.
mesh_terms: D000257:Adenoviridae Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D001118:Argentina; D000259:Aviadenovirus / Q000276:immunology; D002645:Chickens; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral