NEW KNOWLEDGES OF INFECTIOUS-DISEASES IN GEESE

An account is given of more recent publications in infectious diseases in geese. These include viruses (parvo-, adeno-, hepadna-, herpes-, p oxviruses, but also reo-, ortho- and paramyxoviruses), important bacte ria (E. coli, Pasteurella multocida and Riemerella anatipestifer), yea sts and molds (Candida SPP, Aspergillus, Penicillium spp.), and parasi tes (Coccidia, blood parasites, Cryptosporidium spp., Trichomonas spp. , and round worms). Diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic aspects a re mentioned and discussed where necessary.