Reducing pathogenic E. coli infection by vaccination

The impact of E. coli infection on broiler flocks can be substantial. New vaccines, however, will help in preventing this erosive disease complex. By Dr Simon M. Shane, Durham, NC, USA Avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC) represents the most economically significant disease complex affecting the world’s broiler industry. APEC is responsible for a number of conditions, principally as bacterial opportunists that affect both parent level and commercial broiler flocks following immuno-suppression