Avian mycoplasmosis is a continuing economic challenge

Avian mycoplasmosis is one of the most economically important diseases in poultry. Losses result from decreased egg production, increased mortality, medications costs and carcass condemnation. However, the incidence of this disease could be reduced by the application of adequate prevention and control programs. By Dr Hicham Sid and Dr Mustapha Oumouna, Algeria Avian mycoplasmosis is caused by several pathogenic mycoplasmas of which Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (M