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Game Birds Can Act as Intermediaries of Virulent Genotype VII Avian Orthoavulavirus-1 between Wild Birds and Domestic Poultry.
Viruses - 14 Feb 2023
Ross Craig S, Skinner Paul, Sutton David, Mayers Jo, Nunez Alex, Brookes Sharon M, Banyard Ashley C, Brown Ian H
Abstract excerpt
Newcastle Disease (ND), caused by virulent forms of Avian orthoavulavirus serotype-1 (AOAV-1) is an economically important avian disease worldwide. The past two incursions of ND into the United Kingdom occurred in game bird populations during 2005 and 2006. The nature of the game bird semi-feral rearing system, which can bring these birds into close contact with both wild birds and commercial or backyard poultry,...
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