Enterococcus cecorum was initially identified as a harmless commensal of the
gastrointestinal tract of chickens. However, over the past 15 yr, pathogenic strains of E …

Enterococci are Gram-positive bacteria that have evolved to thrive as both commensals and
pathogens, largely due to their accumulation of mobile genetic elements via horizontal gene …

Background Enterococcus is ubiquitous in nature and is a commensal of both the bovine
and human gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is also associated with clinical infections in humans …

Equine Herpesvirus‐1 infection has been assessed according to the criteria of the Animal
Health Law (AHL), in particular criteria of: Article 7 on disease profile and impacts, Article 5 …

Enterococcal spondylitis (ES) is a disease of commercial broiler chickens, with a worldwide
distribution. Symmetrical hind limb paralysis typical of ES results from infection of the free …

Osteomyelitis is a challenging infectious disease affecting humans and animals. It is difficult
to diagnose because, in many cases, symptoms are non-specific and, for example in implant …

Bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) is a common cause of broiler lameness.
Bacteria that are found in BCO lesions are intestinal bacteria that are proposed to have …

Background From the beginning of the 21 st century Enterococcus cecorum has emerged as
a significant health problem for poultry raised under intensive production systems. To obtain …

Background Enterococcus cecorum (EC) infection currently is one of the most important
bacterial diseases of modern broiler chickens but can also affect ducks or other avian …

Enterococcus cecorum is a well-known component of the normal poultry intestinal
microbiota and an important bacterial pathogen. Infections caused by E. cecorum have …