Table 3.
Protective efficacy of rEtVPS29 against Eimeria tenella infection.
| Groups | Mean body weight gain (g) | Relative body weight gain rate (%) | Oocyst output per chicken (×104) | Reduced percentage of oocyst excretion (%) | Survival rate (%) | Mean lesion scores | ACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| unchallenged control | 73.57±14.15a | 100 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 200 |
| challenged control | 26.57±6.503b | 36.6 | 3.04±0.74a | 0 | 100 | 2.57±0.53a | 102.9 |
| rEtVPS29 immunized |
49.86±10.48a | 62.9 | 2.06±0.45b | 32.2 | 100 | 1.86±0.89a | 144.2 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. In each column, significant difference (P<0.05) between two data is indicated with different small letters (a, b).