Mycoplasmosis - a Serious Problem of Poultry Industry
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The disease is caused by a mycoplasma known as Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG).The strains of MG may differ markedly in virulence, that is, in the degree of their disease-producing power. Some strains of MG are mild while others are highly virulent (very harmful). Mycoplasma is similar to bacteria, but lacks a cell wall. Lack of wall makes MG extremely fragile. They are easily killed by disinfectants, heat, and sunlight. They remain alive in the environment, outside the bird, for only up to 3 days. For this reason, MG is fairly easy to eliminate on single-age, allin all-out poultry farms.
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