Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , January 2008

Avian Influenza Testing

  • Donna J. Kelly, DVM, MASCP, Dip. ACPV

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Donna J. Kelly, DVM, MASCP, Dip. ACPV, Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network, 222 Industrial Park Rd, P.O. Box 6025, Forsyth, GA 31029-6025.

Reference 

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  6. National Veterinary Services Testing Protocol AVPRO1510.02“Real-Time RT-PCR for the detection of avian influenza virus and identification of H5 and H7 subtypes in clinical samples” Ames, IA, pp 1-50, October 2005
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  8. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 9, Chapter 1 part 147.9 “Standard test procedures for avian influenza.” 2007-2008
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PII: S1557-5063(07)00197-8

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.12.005

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 26-30 , January 2008

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