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Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the infectious bursal disease virus isolates from outbreak in layer flocks in the state of Minas Gerais

Sequenciamento e análise filogenética de isolados do vírus da doença infecciosa bursal de surtos ocorridos em lotes de poedeiras no estado de Minas Gerais

Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis based on the nucleotide sequence of the gene encoding VP2 protein was carried out in order to characterize the agent of two outbreaks of infectious bursal disease in layer flocks in the state of Minas Gerais in 2004. The results indicate the outbreaks could be related to the vaccinal virus.

IBDV; RT-PCR; molecular characterization; phylogenic analysis; infectious bursal disease


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