Complete Genome Sequence of Campylobacter hepaticus RBCL71delta, Associated with Spotty Liver Disease in Organic Pasture-Raised Laying Hens in Georgia, USA

Spotty liver disease (SLD) is as an important cause of disease in egg-producing flocks. The organisms implicated include Campylobacter hepaticus and Campylobacter bilis. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of C. hepaticus strain RBCL71delta and three additional strains, isolated from a layer flock in Georgia, USA. Spotty liver disease (SLD) is as an important cause of disease in egg-producing flocks. The organisms implicated include Campylobacter hepaticus and Campylobacter bilis. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of C. hepaticus strain RBCL71delta and three additional strains, isolated from a layer flock in Georgia, USA.

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Spotty liver disease (SLD) is a significant cause of disease in egg-producing flocks, with Campylobacter hepaticus and Campylobacter bilis being the implicated organisms. We report the complete genome sequence of C. hepaticus strain RBCL71delta and three additional strains isolated from a layer flock in Georgia, USA.