Key result
An outbreak of Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome with up to 65% mortality in Iraqi broiler chickens was confirmed to be caused by a novel Fowl Adenovirus serotype 4 (Melad strain).
Why the study?
The study aimed to evaluate an outbreak of hepatitis hydropericardium syndrome in broiler farms in southern Iraq and identify the specific causative fowl adenovirus serotypes and their genetic diversity.
Population
Ten liver and heart tissue samples from Ross 308 broiler chickens across three broiler farms in southern Iraq
Authors
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Alerts veterinarians to HHS in southern Iraq; leaves open optimal regional prevention strategies.
Observational (n=10)
No
Oraibi et al. (2024) conducted an observational in Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome (HHS) (n=10). Fowl adenovirus (FAdV) serotype 4 (Melad strain) was evaluated on Detection and identification of the causative viral strain. An outbreak of Hepatitis Hydropericardium Syndrome with up to 65% mortality in Iraqi broiler chickens was confirmed to be caused by a novel Fowl Adenovirus serotype 4 (Melad strain).
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