Abstract

Two hundred and forty batches of chickens with chronic respiratory syndrome were tested for mycoplasmas. One hundred and five batches (43.8%) were found to have mycoplasmosis. A total of 110 isolates of mycoplasma was cultured, of which nine isolates were identified as Mycoplasma gallisepticum, 48 avian sero-group D, 45 M. gallinarum, one M. iners and seven unclassified. 2. Identification of the mycoplasmas isolated was carried out by biochemical and serological tests (disc growth inhibition and agar gel diffusion tests). A modified agar gel diffusion test using solubilised antigens with sodium deoxycholate-glucose solution was developed for serotying of mycoplasmas.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.