University of Maryland Extension

Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT): Know the Symptoms and What to Do if Your Flock is Affected (FS-966)

Author: 
Dr. Nathaniel Tablante, Dr. Jonathan Moyle
Publication Number: 
FS-966

Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) is an acute respiratory disease of chickens and occasionally, pheasants and peafowl, which often leads to severe losses in the poultry industry as well as backyard flocks.

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Topic Area: 
Agriculture
Environment & Natural Resources
Category: 
Diseases
Poultry & Livestock
Tags: 
chicken
ILT
Herpes
chickens
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