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ABSTRACT:
ORGANISM(S): Eimeria tenella
SUBMITTER:
PROVIDER: E-ERAD-109 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
Genome research 20140711 10
Global production of chickens has trebled in the past two decades and they are now the most important source of dietary animal protein worldwide. Chickens are subject to many infectious diseases that reduce their performance and productivity. Coccidiosis, caused by apicomplexan protozoa of the genus Eimeria, is one of the most important poultry diseases. Understanding the biology of Eimeria parasites underpins development of new drugs and vaccines needed to improve global food security. We have ...[more]