Key result
Enteric viruses were widespread in US poultry flocks, with astroviruses detected in 86% of chicken and 100% of turkey flocks, and most flocks positive for two or more viruses.
Population
43 commercial broiler and 33 commercial turkey flocks from all regions of the United States during 2005 and…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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High enteric virus prevalence in US poultry signals need for enhanced surveillance; leaves open links to clinical disease and productivity losses.
Cross-Sectional (n=76)
Yes
Enteric viruses are widespread in commercial poultry flocks throughout the United States, with frequent co-infections.
Pantin‐Jackwood et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Enteric viruses (n=76). Enteric viruses was evaluated on Prevalence of enteric viruses. Enteric viruses were widespread in US poultry flocks, with astroviruses detected in 86% of chicken and 100% of turkey flocks, and most flocks positive for two or more viruses.
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