Thoughts on poultry disease control

摘要

Looking towards the next century, and as the millennium draws to a close, it seems timely to consider where we stand now, and where we should aim to be, with regard to disease in the poultry sector. Effective control of infectious disease is the key to ensuring profitability. Anyone who doubts this should remember that disease and disease control are conservatively considered to cost 7-10% of the value of the industry in a good year!