Table 1.
Experimental design showing number of birds, viral titer, and DE dose in each experimental group.
Group | Number of birds | Titer per dose (EID50%) | DE (mg/dose) |
---|---|---|---|
Spray DE+IBV | 13 | 103.7 | 2 |
Spray IBV | 13 | 103.7 | – |
Spray DE | 9 | – | 2 |
Ocular DE+IBV | 13 | 103.7 | 2 |
Ocular IBV | 15 | 103.7 | – |
Ocular DE | 9 | – | 2 |
DE: diatomaceous earth, IBV: infectious bronchitis virus, EID50%: embryo infectious dose 50%.