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Molecular characterisation of beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in New Zealand and its implications for managing an infectious disease.
Archives of virology - 1 Sept 2012
Massaro Melanie, Ortiz-Catedral Luis, Julian Laurel, Galbraith Josie A, Kurenbach Brigitta, Kearvell John, Kemp Josh, van Hal Jackie, Elkington Simon, Taylor Graeme, Greene Terry, van de Wetering Jason, van de Wetering Maddie, Pryde Moira, Dilks Peter, Heber Sol, Steeves Tammy E, Walters Matthew, Shaw Stephanie, Potter John, Farrant Melanie, Brunton Dianne H, Hauber Mark, Jackson Bethany, Bell Philip, Moorhouse Ron, McInnes Kate, Varsani Arvind
Abstract excerpt
Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) infections are often fatal to both captive and wild parrot populations. Its recent discovery in a wild population of native red-fronted parakeets has raised concerns for the conservation of native parrots, all of which are threatened or endangered. The question of a recent introduction versus a native genotype of the virus poses different conservation-management challenges,...
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