TS-039568 — Small molecules have been developed that have shown effective defense against Avian pathogenic Esc
herichia co
li (APEC). T
hese molecules can be used by itself, or with current antibiotics, which
helps decrease t
he overall risk of bacterial antibiotic resistance.
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is one of the most common poultry diseases that is characterized by a series of extra intestinal infections that effect the visceral organs of the bird. The disease affects chickens, turkeys, and other avian species, and highly reduces egg production and we…