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Ep88 – Marek’s Disease with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

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Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Today, we are talking with Dr. Gallardo about Marek’s Disease. This is a Pathogenic Virus, also known as Fowl Paralysis or Range Paralysis. Marek’s Disease is by far one of the most common illnesses for backyard breeders and small flocks. Yet, it’s one of the most preventable illnesses out there. It can take on many forms, from no signs to paralysis, to blindness, to sudden death. There has been quite a bit of misinformation about Marek’s Disease. So, today we are going to address the topic of Marek’s and clear up some of those misconceptions, and give our listeners a better understanding. There’s a lot of great nuggets of information that I know you will not want to miss.

Topics we discuss:

  • What are the causes of Marek’s?
  • How is Marek’s Disease transmitted?
  • What’s the incubation time?
  • What are the symptoms of Marek’s Disease?
  • Organs affected?
  • How to prevent Marek’s Disease?
  • Can you breed for resistance?

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Rodrigo Gallardo DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACPV
Associate Professor in Poultry Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
ragallardo@ucdavis.edu

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