Epizootiological patterns and age dynamics of protozoan infections in chickens under different production systems

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31210/spi2026.29.01.25

Keywords:

chickens, protozoan infections, age dynamics, Eimeria, Cryptosporidium, Blastocystis, Histomonas

Abstract

Епізоотологічні особливості та вікова динаміка протозойних інвазій у курей різних напрямів продуктивності

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Published

2026-06-25

How to Cite

Bogach М., Bohach О., Perots'ka, L., & Serdiuk, N. (2026). Epizootiological patterns and age dynamics of protozoan infections in chickens under different production systems. Scientific Progress & Innovations, 29(1), 153–159. https://doi.org/10.31210/spi2026.29.01.25