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fowlChicken or chickenlike bird. Sometimes the term is also used for ducks and geese. The red jungle fowl Gallus gallus is the ancestor of all domestic chickens. It is a forest bird of Asia, without the size or egg-laying ability of many domestic strains. Guinea fowl are of African origin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Comparative study of fowl plague virus and a virus isolated from man. More formerly known as avian influenza or even fowl plague, the highly contagious disease affects the respiratory, digestive and nervous systems of birds, especially domestic poultry. |
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