What is the economical impact of Gumboro disease?

Abstract

The actual mortalities caused by an outbreak of Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD or Gumboro disease) are likely to be just the tip of the iceberg. The effects of the subclinical disease, such as uneven growth rate or immuno-suppression are likely to be more apparent and economically damaging. The virus that causes Gumboro disease is ubiquitous and highly resistant. In this issue of Poultry Focus we discuss the disease’s relevance to: Production economics Uniform antibody levels in day old chicks Vaccination techniques using Nobilis D78 or Nobilis 228E