Reticuloendotheliosis virus – further research is required

In 2024, the reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) was detected in a commercial poultry flock in the Netherlands. The infection was observed in layers, and determined by research conducted by Royal GD. The presence of the virus and its relationship with the fowl pox virus requires further investigation. As is often the case, in July 2024, the animal health department of GD received a submission of a pair of sick layers for pathological examination. During this examination, tumors were observed in