Avian Cardiovascular Disease Characteristics, Causes and Genomics

• Main Authors: Kubale, Valentina, Merry, Keshia, Miller, Georgia, Diaz, Maria Ruiz, Rutland, Catrin Sian
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2018
• Subjects: Application of Genetics and Genomics in Poultry Science; Endeavour; Avian Studies
• Online Access: https://mts.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/avian-cardiovascular-disease-characteristics-causes-and-genomics; https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.78005

Cardiovascular disease is common in avian species and increasing commercial economic losses and demand for healthcare in the household/smallholding veterinary sector has resulted in increased research into these disorders. This in turn has highlighted the importance of breeding, genetic testing and...