Viral Diseases of Poultry in Assam, India: A Review

The Indian poultry market is estimated to have an annual growth rate of 8.1% as today. However, infectious diseases in pose important constraint the and development this sector our region. Among diseases, viral a serious threat industry from economic point view. Several disease outbreaks been reported by various researchers different parts country. common poultry, incidences Newcastle disease, Avian Influenza, Fowl Pox, Infectious Bursal Disease, Marek’s Bronchitis, Laryngotracheitis Inclusion Body Hepatitis are significant Assam well other India. Thorough epidemiological studies followed identification serotypes, pathotypes, strains, etc. genotyping molecular characterization pathogens may lead ways control eradicate diseases. Importance should be given maintaining basic preventive measures like biosecurity, farm hygiene, proper vaccination. In developing country India, can impact country’s economy. study, brief view its diagnosis strategies Assam, India depicted. review indicates plethora avian that occurred over years causing severe on farming whole.