Glossary

AB
Antibody / Antibodies
AI
Avian Influenza
AIV
Avian Influenza Virus
FPV
Fowl Pox Virus
HA
Hemagglutinin
HPAI(V)
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Virus)
HVT
Herpes Virus of Turkey
Immunogen
The part of a virus that induces immunity (protection). The major immunogen of the Avian Influenza virus is the hemagglutinin.
Immunogenic
That can induce immunity (protection) in the birds.
LPAI(V)
Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Virus)
MDA
Maternally Derived Antibodies: antibodies produced by the breeders and transmitted to their progeny through the egg yolk.
NDV
Newcastle Disease Virus
OIE
World Organization for Animal Health / Office International des Epizooties
RG
Reverse Genetics