09 May 2022

Emerging viral infections affecting quails

Quail production has increased in different countries in the last years. This is because quails are easy to handle, and there is no need for enough space to raise them. Moreover, some advantages are...

Quail production has increased in different countries in the last years. This is because quails are easy to handle, and there is no need for enough space to raise them. Moreover, some advantages are:

  • Rapid growth rate
  • Low feed requirements
  • High nutritional value of meat and eggs
  • Short production periods

However, this species is susceptible to a huge number of diseases. Therefore adequate management and health practices are important to avoid the fast spread of any disease in the flocks.

Several viral infections affecting quails are like those in chickens, especially those reared under an intensive production system.

This review written by Ali et al. (2021) highlighted the most significant viral diseases that affect quails worldwide.

Newcastle disease virus (NDV):

Adenoviruses:

Lymphoproliferative viral diseases:

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Avian pox virus:

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