# Ep296 - Bloodlines Under Threat: What Every Breeder Needs to Know About Avian Leukosis

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Podcast: [Bred to Perfection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bred-to-perfection-92813)
Published: 2026-06-29T08:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.breedersacademy.com
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Duration seconds: 3480

## Resource

In this eye-opening episode of Bred to Perfection , hosts Kenny and Nancy Troiano sit down with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, veterinary pathologist and avian disease expert, to uncover one of the most dangerous and overlooked threats in poultry breeding: Avian Leukosis Virus (ALV). Whether you're building a high-performance gamefowl strain, preserving heritage bloodlines, or improving your backyard flock, ALV could be silently sabotaging your work . In this must-listen episode, we dive deep into: What Avian Leukosis Virus really is - and why it's not "just another disease" The difference between ALV and Marek's Disease (stop confusing the two!) How vertical transmission through the egg silently spreads ALV Why most infected birds look healthy - but can still ruin your strain The four classes of ALV infection- and which birds are safe to breed Real-world strategies to test, cull, and breed for resistance The critical role of biosecurity, quarantine, and record keeping How top breeders are eliminating ALV and future-proofing their flocks Dr. Gallardo also shares insights from the Gamefowl Wellness Program in Southern California and explains why targeted health and breeding strategies are more important than ever for today's breeders. If you care about your birds, your program, and your reputation as a breeder, this episode is essential listening. Because breeding isn't just about what you can see - it's about eliminating the threats you can't. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Want to learn more? Join the Breeders Academy for exclusive content, mentorship, and disease-prevention tools. #GamefowlBreeding #AvianLeukosis #PoultryHealth #BredToPerfection #Biosecurity #SelectiveBreeding #ChickenBreeding Make sure to follow and watch our future shows. We plan to dive deep…

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