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Eastern equine encephalomyelitis outbreak in coturnix quail

T H Eleazer, H G Blalock, J H Warner

    Avian Diseases
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) caused over 90,000 deaths in commercial coturnix quail. This is the first documented EEE outbreak in quail, highlighting a significant threat to poultry farming.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Virology
    • Avian Pathology
    • Disease Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Commercial coturnix quail farming faces potential disease threats.
    • Understanding emerging infectious diseases in poultry is crucial for food security.

    Observation:

    • A rapid, high-mortality outbreak occurred in commercial coturnix quail.
    • Clinical signs included depression, tremors, paralysis, and torticollis.
    • The primary necropsy finding was duodenal catarrhal enteritis.

    Findings:

    • Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) was identified as the causative agent.
    • The virus was isolated and confirmed using complement-fixation tests.
    • Mortality rates ranged from 40-90%, with over 90,000 birds lost.
    • Cannibalism was suspected as the initial mode of transmission.

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    Implications:

    • This marks the first documented instance of EEE in coturnix quail.
    • The findings necessitate enhanced biosecurity measures in quail farms.
    • EEE poses a significant, previously unrecognized risk to commercial quail production.