The role of viral proteins and mucosal immunity in protection against avian metapneumovirus (AMV) was examined. In Objective 1, different passages of AMV (AMVp13, 41 and 63) were administered by the oculonasal route. At 1, 3 and 5 days post-inoculation, turkeys were examined for…
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Avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) causes an acute respiratory disease in turkeys and is associated with "swollen head syndrome" in chickens, contributing to significant economic losses to the US turkey industry. With a long-term goal of developing a better vaccine for controlling AMP…
Avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) is an upper respiratory viral pathogen that causes turkey rhinotracheitis. In most studies, the African monkey kidney derived Vero cell line has been widely used for the propagation of AMPV. Until recently, there has not been a homologous avian cellu…