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Epidemiological investigations on the possible risk of distribution of zoonotic bacteria through apparently healthy homing pigeons.
Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A - 1 Jan 2013
Teske Lydia, Ryll Martin, Rubbenstroth Dennis, Hänel Ingrid, Hartmann Maria, Kreienbrock Lothar, Rautenschlein Silke
Abstract excerpt
Clinically healthy homing pigeons may serve as an unnoticed reservoir for zoonotic bacteria. Hence, healthy pigeons from 172 different racing pigeon lofts were examined for Salmonella serovars, Campylobacter spp. and Chlamydophila (Chlamydia) psittaci. Two samplings were performed during the racing season in summer (1242 adult and 1164 juvenile pigeons) and two during winter (1074 adult pigeons). Each sampling...
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