@article{MAKHILLRJPS20082427831,
    title = {Pathogenic Bacteria Associated with Respiratory Disease in Poultry with Reference to Pasteurella multocida},
    journal = {Research Journal of Poultry Sciences},
    volume = {2},
    number = {4},
    pages = {82-83},
    year = {2008},
    issn = {1993-5285},
    doi = {rjpscience.2008.82.83},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5285&doi=rjpscience.2008.82.83},
    author = {A.A. Masdooq,A.E. Salihu,A. Muazu,A.K. Habu,J. Ngbede,G. Haruna,M.Y. Sugun and},
    keywords = {P. multocida,mouse pathogenicity test,chicken},
    abstract = {In this study, lung samples of chickens slaugtered at abattoir in Jos South, Nigeria were tested for the presence of <I>Pasteurella multocida </I>and other aerobic bacteria. The identity of <I>P. multocida</I> was proved by mouse pathogenicity test. A total of 3000 chickens were examined at post-mortem and 500 samples with pneumonia were collected. All lungs and heart blood from 15 different commercially reared chicken flocks showed respiratory disorders. Blood agar supplemented with 10% sheep blood was used for isolation of the agents. About 32 (6.5%) <I>P. multocida </I>were isolated and identified. In addition, mouse pathogenicity test was carried out  on <I> P.  multocida</I> suspected  isolates. About 12 (75%)  of  Isolates  were  all  positive.  This  study  showed  that <I>P. multocida</I> is not the most prevalent bacterial infection among chicken population in Jos south.}
    }