Virus-like particle (VLP)-based indirect ELISA (iELISA) for the detection of beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) antibodies [PDF]
Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyBeak and feather disease virus (BFDV) poses a significant threat to avian biodiversity and global aviculture. Reliable serodiagnostic tools are critical for assessing host immune status and guiding disease management. The haemagglutination inhibition (HI)
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Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) persists in tissues of asymptomatic wild Crimson Rosellas [PDF]
Communications BiologyInfectious diseases can drive populations and species to extinction. Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is a circovirus of global conservation concern that can infect all Psittaciformes and some other species.
Andrew T D Bennett +2 more
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Molecular Epidemiology of Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV), Avian Polyomavirus (APV-1), Psittacid Herpesvirus 1 (PsHV-1), and Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) in Birds Kept as Non-Traditional Companion Animals (NTCAs) in Italy [PDF]
AnimalsThe non-traditional companion animal (NTCA) sector, particularly involving avian species, has significantly expanded in Italy, raising concerns over the spread of infectious diseases.
Claudia Maria Tucciarone +2 more
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Molecular detection and analysis of beak and feather disease viruses in Iran [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022 The beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is one of the few pathogens capable of causing extinction of psittacines. To determine the prevalence and the nature of BFDV mutation, this study investigated the presence of the BFDV among 1,095 individual birds
Sara Dolatyabi +2 more
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Unexpected Pathogen Diversity Detected in Australian Avifauna Highlights Potential Biosecurity Challenges [PDF]
Viruses, 2023 Birds may act as hosts for numerous pathogens, including members of the family Chlamydiaceae, beak and feather disease virus (BFDV), avipoxviruses, Columbid alphaherpesvirus 1 (CoAHV1) and Psittacid alphaherpesvirus 1 (PsAHV1), all of which are a ...
Vasilli Kasimov +11 more
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Diversity, 2022 The beak and feather disease virus (family Circovirdae) is a virus of concern in the conservation of wild Psittaciformes globally. We conducted a PCR screening for the beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) using samples collected during previous field ...
Luis Ortiz-Catedral +2 more
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Sensitive and Specific TaqMan Real-Time PCR Assay for Beak and Feather Disease Virus in Psittacine Birds [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesBeak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is a small, icosahedral, non-enveloped virus with a circular single-stranded DNA genome, that belongs to the Circoviridae family. BFDV is globally distributed and poses a major threat to susceptible avian populations.
Bruno Fernandes +7 more
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A Meta-Analysis of Global Prevalence of Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Virus Infection and Associated Risk Factors [PDF]
AnimalsBeak and feather disease virus is a member of the family Circoviridae, and among birds, parrots are susceptible hosts. This study reported the global molecular prevalence and risk factors of BFDV infection in parrot species.
Xueping Zhang +6 more
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Immunogenicity of DNA, mRNA and Subunit Vaccines Against Beak and Feather Disease Virus [PDF]
VaccinesBackground/Objectives: Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is the causative agent of psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), affecting psittacine birds. There is currently no commercial vaccine or treatment for this disease.
Buyani Ndlovu +4 more
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Current advances in psittacine beak and feather disease: From molecular pathogenesis to integrated surveillance and global control strategies [PDF]
Veterinary WorldBackground and Aim: Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), caused by beak and feather disease virus (BFDV), is a globally distributed circoviral disease that threatens companion and captive psittacines, commercial aviculture, wildlife rehabilitation,
Hongmin Guan
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