Venkataramireddy Balena

Pathological and Molecular Characterization of Aspergillus niger Associated Aspergillosis in Indian Runner Ducklings

Rhushikesh S. Khetmalis, Venkataramireddy Balena, Ramesh Kumar & Rekha Sansanwal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

An outbreak of aspergillosis in Indian Runner ducklings was investigated using pathological, microbiological and molecular approaches. The affected flock was reared on a harvested rice field with waterlogged areas, and nine-day-old ducklings developed dyspnoea, gasping and sudden...