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Orthomyxo-, paramyxo- and flavivirus infections in wild waterfowl in Finland

Virology Journal, 2008
Background Screening wild birds for viral pathogens has become increasingly important. We tested a screening approach based on blood and cloacal and tracheal swabs collected by hunters to study the prevalence of influenza A, paramyxo-, flavi-, and ...
Pöysä Hannu, Huhtamo Eili, Sironen Tarja, Ek-Kommonen Christine, Rätti Osmo, Huovilainen Anita, Lindh Erika, Vaheri Antti, Vapalahti Olli   +8 more
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Extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) OF Escherichia coli resistance from the broiler cloaca in the traditional market banda aceh [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli is a type of bacteria that can cause several infectious diseases in various animal and human tissues.
Rastina, Iskandar Cut Dahlia, Zahra Lathifatul   +2 more
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Enterobacteriaceae isolates in cloacal swabs from loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the Central Mediterranean Sea.

, 2008
The cloacal microbial flora of 49 loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, was evaluated from two cloacal swabs for each individual. The predominant isolates in descending order of frequency were as follows: Escherichia coli (78 isolates), Proteus ...
G. COCI, FOTI, Maria, PENNISI, Maria Grazia, A. DAIDONE, T. BOTTARI   +4 more
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Shedding light on avian influenza H4N6 infection in mallards: modes of transmission and implications for surveillance.

PLoS ONE, 2010
BackgroundWild mallards (Anas platyrhychos) are considered one of the primary reservoir species for avian influenza viruses (AIV). Because AIV circulating in wild birds pose an indirect threat to agriculture and human health, understanding the ecology of
Kaci K VanDalen, Alan B Franklin, Nicole L Mooers, Heather J Sullivan, Susan A Shriner   +4 more
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DNA metabarcoding of cloacal swabs provides insight into diets of highly migratory sharks in the Mid-Atlantic Bight

, 2023
The abundances of migratory sharks observed throughout the Mid-Atlantic Bight (MAB) during productive summer months suggests that this region provides critical habitat and prey resources to this taxon.
Colin McMullen, Michael Fogg, Frisk, Michael G, Alisa L. Newton, Shipley, Oliver N, Maria Manz, Lisa Crawford, McMullen, Colin, Manz, Maria, Fogg, Michael, Oliver N. Shipley, Newton, Alisa L, Jill A. Olin, Urakawa, Hidetoshi, Hidetoshi Urakawa, Olin, Jill A., Michael G. Frisk, Crawford, Lisa   +17 more
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Environmental and Epidemiological Aspects of Alphitobius diaperinus Infestation and Pathogen Shedding: A Biosecurity Threat in Poultry Farms [PDF]

Veterinary Medical Journal - Giza
Darkling beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) are ubiquitous generalist pests of poultry facilities. They are known for their persistence in the environment, retaining several avian pathogens, causing economic losses through structural damage and ...
Naglaa Mhny, Samah Darwish, Ahmed EL-Dahshan, Asmaa M. Ali   +3 more
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Comparison of local Salmonella pullorum antigen with imported product in whole blood agglutination test

Veterinary World, 2012
Background: Salmonellosis is considered as one of the most important diseases in poultry as it causes devastating losses in chicken industry. Proper identification of the infected and carrier birds is required to control the disease among chickens.
Priyani Medewewa, Madalagama A. R. Priyantha, Gnana Gunawardana, A. A. Vipulasiri, Nilukshi Liyanagunawardana   +3 more
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An outbreak of infectious laryngotracheitis virus in commercial layers: three-month observation of mortality, virus, and antibody dynamics

Macedonian Veterinary Review
Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a WOAH-listed respiratory disease in poultry caused by Gallid alphaherpesvirus 1, known as ILT virus (ILTV). We monitored two unvaccinated commercial layer flocks of 46- and 64-weeks old birds, more than 3 months ...
Aleksandar Dodovski, Vladimir Savić
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Experimental Infection of North American Birds with the New York 1999 Strain of West Nile Virus

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2003
To evaluate transmission dynamics, we exposed 25 bird species to West Nile virus (WNV) by infectious mosquito bite. We monitored viremia titers, clinical outcome, WNV shedding (cloacal and oral), seroconversion, virus persistence in organs, and ...
Nicholas Komar, Stanley Langevin, Steven Hinten, Nicole M. Nemeth, Eric Edwards, Danielle L. Hettler, Brent S. Davis, Richard A. Bowen, Michel L. Bunning   +8 more
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Metagenomic insights into microbial diversity and potential pathogenic transmission in poultry farm environments of Bangladesh

BMC Microbiology
The microbiome plays a critical role in poultry health and productivity, influencing growth, immunity, and the overall farm ecosystem. This study investigated microbial diversity, antibiotic resistance pathways, and functional potential across various ...
Afroja Yasmin, M. Shaminur Rahman, S. M. Kador, Md. Mustak Ahmed, Md. Eashanul Karim Moon, Humaira Akhter, Munawar Sultana, Anowara Begum   +7 more
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