Serological Status of an Unvaccinated Turkey Flock for Infectious Bursal Disease Virus Antibody in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Abstract

The serological status of unvaccinated turkey birds to infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) antibody on a livestock farm in Abeokuta was determined using the Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique. A total of 51 turkeys were sampled and the result indicated the presence of IBDV antibody in 37 (72.5%) birds. Since turkeys may serve as carriers of chicken serotype 1 virus, it is recommended that the virus eliciting antibody in the birds be isolated and characterized.

Key words: IBDV antibody, unvaccinated turkeys, ELISA