Assessment of maternal immunity against Salmonella enterica serovar Heidelberg in progeny of broiler breeders vaccinated with different formulations of bacterins

Avian Pathol. 2022 Apr;51(2):197-205. doi: 10.1080/03079457.2022.2039592. Epub 2022 Mar 3.

Abstract

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTSProgeny from vaccinated 30-week-old breeders presented less SH in caecal content compared to the control.High titres of maternal anti-Salmonella IgY could be associated with lower SH faecal shedding.

Keywords: IgY; caecal colonization; control; faecal shedding; inactivated Salmonella vaccines; protection.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Vaccines
  • Chickens
  • Poultry Diseases* / prevention & control
  • Salmonella Infections, Animal* / prevention & control
  • Salmonella Vaccines*
  • Salmonella enterica*
  • Serogroup

Substances

  • Bacterial Vaccines
  • Salmonella Vaccines