Mycoplasma gallinarum infection associated with apparent Mycoplasma meleagridis seropositivity in breeder turkey flocks
By: Joanna Kowalczyk, Marcin Śmiałek and Olimpia Kursa
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2026-0041 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608 (formerly 2300-3235)
Language: English
Submitted on: May 8, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 3, 2026
Published on: Aug 6, 2026
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
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