Marek Disease Market Is Growing With the Increasing Prevalence of Zoonotic Diseases
Marek disease is a highly contagious and viral neoplastic disease in chickens caused by an alphaherpesvirus known as Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2 or Marek's disease virus. Signs and symptoms include skin around feather follicles raised and roughened, vision impairment, grey iris or irregular pupil, loss of weight, paralysis of legs, wings and neck, etc. However, there is no cure for this disease. There is only prevention and management of this disease as it spreads through chicken dander and dust, and thus, it is important to maintain a good condition within enclosures. The Marek disease market is witnessing robust growth due to the rising concerns of the disease in poultry-dense regions. Poultry meat and eggs are among the most widely consumed animal-based foods. For instance, in 2020, the consumption of poultry meat in India was found to be over 3.9 million metric tons. Moreover, the consumption of poultry in the United States reached around 112.5 pounds per capita in 2019. The a...