The psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a globally widespread infectious bird disease that mainly affects species within the Order Psittaciformes (parrots and allies).
Francisco Morinha +3 more
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Molecular detection and analysis of beak and feather disease viruses in Iran
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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Psittacine beak and feather disease outbreak in captive rose-ringed parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in the State of Ceará, northeastern Brazil [PDF]
: Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) affects Psittaciformes worldwide. In Brazil, PBFD is an emerging disease that has threatened exotic and native Psittaciformes in captivity; however, reports in the country are still scarce.
José Lucas C. Duarte +5 more
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Molecular Survey of Pathogens in Wild Amazon Parrot Nestlings: Implications for Conservation
South America presents the greatest Psittacidae diversity in the world, but also has the highest numbers of threatened parrot species. Recently, exotic viruses have been detected in captive native psittacine birds in Brazil, however, their impacts on the
Frederico Fontanelli Vaz +5 more
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Infecção por circovírus em psitacídeos
O circovírus é um DNA vírus, não envelopado, de fita simples e o agente etiológico da circovirose em aves, que acomete comumente os psitacídeos causando a Doença do Bico e das Penas dos Psitacídeos (Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease - PBFD).
Caroline Ignácio Ghizoni +1 more
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Using customs data to understand overlooked trade in non‐CITES birds between Africa and Asia
Abstract The international trade in live birds poses risks to animals, people, and biodiversity. To effectively mitigate these risks, decision‐makers require information on the volume, dynamics, and direction of trade. Despite Africa once being the largest exporter of birds by region, very little data exist on recent trade in live birds not listed on ...
Alisa Davies +4 more
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Studies of beak and feather disease virus infection [PDF]
The circovirus Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) causes psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) that is characterised by a chronic disease process associated with feather abnormalities, beak deformities and eventual death in various species of ...
Khalesi, Bahman
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Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)-like illness in Gouldian finches (Chloebia gouldiae)
Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV) is a member of the genus Circovirus and causes the Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) in Psittaciformes.
Legretto M +7 more
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Clinical approach to small psittacines and passerines
Background: The most commonly encountered small avian species in clinical practice are psittacines, such as budgerigars, cockatiels and lovebirds, and passerines, such as finches and canaries. These birds are increasingly presented for veterinary treatment, with owners expecting a high standard of care.
Vicki Baldrey
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Development of novel diagnostic and vaccine options for beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) [PDF]
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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