Table 4.
Calculations of LD50.
| Challenge dose (CFU) | Dead chicks (n)/injected chicks (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| DE458 | DE458Δphi458 | |
| 1 × 108 | 8/8 | 8/8 |
| 1 × 107 | 7/8 | 8/8 |
| 1 × 106 | 4/8 | 6/8 |
| 1 × 105 | 2/8 | 5/8 |
| 1 × 104 | 1/8 | 2/8 |
| 1 × 103 | 0/8 | 0/8 |
| LD50 | 1.8 × 106 CFU | 1.3 × 105 CFU |
Calculations of LD50.
| Challenge dose (CFU) | Dead chicks (n)/injected chicks (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| DE458 | DE458Δphi458 | |
| 1 × 108 | 8/8 | 8/8 |
| 1 × 107 | 7/8 | 8/8 |
| 1 × 106 | 4/8 | 6/8 |
| 1 × 105 | 2/8 | 5/8 |
| 1 × 104 | 1/8 | 2/8 |
| 1 × 103 | 0/8 | 0/8 |
| LD50 | 1.8 × 106 CFU | 1.3 × 105 CFU |