Publisher's Synopsis
A timely update on all of the most important avian viruses: avian influenza virus, infectious bronchitis virus, Newcastle disease virus, infectious bursal disease virus, chicken anemia virus, infectious laryngotracheitis virus, avian adenovirus, Marek's disease virus, avian reovirus, avian pox virus, avian leukosis virus, avian metapneumovirus and avian paramyxoviruses. The chapters are written by internationally recognised experts from all over the world who have made seminal contributions to their respective field of avian virus research.