Pathogenicity of Escherichia coli O157 in commercial broiler chickens

In conclusion, the E.coli O157 serogroup was pathogenic to chicks when experimentally inoculated, so particular attention must be directed toward E.coli O157 not only as a pathogen infecting bird but also of great public health impact. Also probiotics was of great value in protection against the E.coli infection and improve the performance parameters of chicks.
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - Category: Science Source Type: research