title: [Avian leukosis: an old problem in a new coat: diagnostic possibilities and limitations].
abstract: Current problems in parent broiler chickens caused by the new avian leukosis virus subgroup J are described. The possibilities and limitations of diagnosing avian leukosis, and in particular that caused by the J subgroup virus, are reviewed and the eradication of the disease is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren, Sector Pluimveegezondheidszorg, Deventer.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Landman
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Koch
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000097:blood; D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D001353:Avian Leukosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000821:virology; D001354:Avian Leukosis Virus / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002645:Chickens; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Q000662:veterinary; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D000956:Antigens, Viral