SEROLOGICAL INCIDENCE OF REO-VIRUS INFECTION IN CHICKEN FLOCKS

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Agar gel-precipitation test was used for detection of Reo-virus precipi tins in sera from 27 laying or broiler breeder flocks during the year, 1984. 66.67% of the tested flocks showed positive reactors with a flock incidence ranging from 12.5 to 36.73% and total incidence of 18.33%. The floor reared flocks showed higher incidence of reactors (20.73%) than the cage reared ones (12.95). All the tested chicken breeds showed reactors to Reo-virus infection.