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Molecular Ecology, Volume 34, Issue 24, December 2025.ABSTRACT The kākāpō is a critically endangered flightless parrot which suffers from exudative cloacitis, a debilitating disease resulting in inflammation of the vent margin or cloaca. Despite this disease emerging over 20 years ago, the cause of exudative cloacitis remains elusive.
Rebecca K. French +13 more
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Psittacine beak and feather disease : vaccination, haematological response and pcr methodology
, 2010 To enable assessment of recombinant BFDV capsid protein (recBFDVcap) for vaccination to protect against PBFD, commercially available lovebirds (Agapornis sp.) were tested for evidence of past and current BFDV infection using PCR, HI and HA to identify ...
Bonne, Nicolai Johnsen
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Detection of avian polyomavirus from psittacine birds in Klang Valley [PDF]
, 2016 Avian polyomavirus (APV) primarily affects young birds and can cause mortality in wide range of psittacine and non-psittacine birds.Adult birds typically are resistant to infection; they will seroconvert and shed the virus for up to 90 days, then clear ...
Zanon, Zamir
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Case Study: Feather Follicle Cyst in a Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)
Journal of Basic Medical VeterinaryFeather follicle cysts are integumentary disorders commonly observed in psittacine birds and are frequently associated with repetitive mechanical trauma or abnormal feather growth.
Rafif Galih Satria +2 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 5, September 2025.An alarming 43.83% of cloacal samples revealed multidrug‐resistant ESBL‐E. coli, with TEM being the most frequently detected resistance gene. These results underscore pet birds as hidden reservoirs of MDR pathogens, posing a potential threat to public health in Bangladesh. Routine surveillance and responsible antimicrobial use are crucial to mitigating
Farazi Muhammad Yasir Hasib +6 more
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Development of novel diagnostic and vaccine options for beak and feather disease virus (BFDV)
, 2009 Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV) is a circovirus which causes ill-thrift, feather loss and immunosuppression leading to secondary infections and eventually death in psittacine birds.
Shearer, Patrick Leslie
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Molecular Survey of Chlamydial Infections in Three Public Bird Collections in Tehran, Iran
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 5, September 2025.One hundred and eight samples from different avian species were collected and tested for Chlamydia spp. infection using PCR. Thirty‐seven samples from Psittaciformes, Columbiformes, Falconiformes, Galliformes and Charadriiformes were positive for Chlamydia DNA.
Seyed Mohamad Mahdi Hashemian +2 more
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Common Psittacine Behavioral Problems
, 1990 The 1980's saw a dramatic increase in the popularity of pet psittacine birds in the U.S. Owners of psittacines revealed that many had misconceptions as to what kind of a pet their bird would be. Even though some owners do research about their pets before
Draper, D., Kennedy, K.
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Molecular Detection and Genotyping of Chlamydia psittaci in Captive Psittacines from Costa Rica
Veterinary Medicine International, 2013 Oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs from 117 captive psittacine birds presented at veterinary clinics (88) and from shelters/rescue centers of wildlife (29) were collected to determine the prevalence of C. psittaci in captive birds in Costa Rica.
Jessica Sheleby-Elías +3 more
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Journal of Veterinary Research, 2020 Avian polyomavirus (APV) and psittacine beak and feather disease virus (PBFDV) induce contagious and persistent diseases that affect the beaks, feathers, and immune systems of companion birds.
Adiguzel Mehmet Cemal +2 more
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