Microbiology

The IBD Virus

• Small, non-enveloped double stranded RNA virus.
• Family: Birnaviridae.
• Very stable hardy virus.
• Able to withstand a wide pH range (pH 2-12).
• Heat stable (still viable after 30 minutes at 60°C).
• High level of resistance to most commonly used disinfectants.
• Survives in the poultry house environment for extended periods of time.

Peer Reviewed by Dr J J (Sjaak) de Wit and William Baxendale.