1AVP-Technical Services, Hester Biosciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
2Veterinary Officer-Animal House, Hester Biosciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
3Assistant Manager-Technical Services, Hester Biosciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
4Senior Executive-Quality Control, Hester Biosciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
*Corresponding author E-mail: bsavaliya53@gmail.com
Online published on 21 January, 2017.
A serological study in broiler breeders was conducted to know the prevalence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) in different states (n = 7) of India, in a period starting from January 2015 to July 2016. A total of 1, 285 sera samples were collected from the different states, and ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay) was conducted to know the antibodies titre against MG. Out of 1, 285 sera samples, 412 were found positive to MG and overall prevalence of 32.06% was observed. Seroprevalence of MG infection was found significantly (p < 0.05) higher during winter season (58.10%) than in summer (7.43%). Further prevalence was recorded in different age groups, with significantly (p < 0.05) higher occurrence in young birds (42.75%) compared with adults (10.46%). Out of seven states, much higher prevalence (50.00%) was observed in Telangana state, whereas lower prevalence (20.00%) was noticed in Karnataka.
Chronic respiratory disease, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, ELISA, India, Seroprevalence, Avian mycoplasmosis
