An Escherichia Coli Epizootic in Captive Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos)

International Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 206-210

  Miller, Debra L ^a   Hatkin, Josh ^b   Radi, Zaher A ^a   Mauel, Michael J ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

^b B1600 Westfield Ct Albany ^*  (United States)

^c MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Aspergillosis; Captive mallards; E.coli; Husbandry; Water quality

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845450068     PISSN: 16828356     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2004.206.210     Document Type: Article

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