Alenka Dovč, Gregor Jereb, Uroš Krapež, Gordana Gregurić-Gračner, Štefan Pintarič, Brigita Slavec, Renata Lindtner Knific, Marjan Kastelic, Pavel Kvapil, Jasna Mićunović, Stanka Vadnjal, Matjaž Ocepek, Marko Zadravec, Olga Zorman-Rojs
Airborne pathogens can cause infections within parrot (Psittaciformes) and pigeon (Columbiformes) holdings and, in the case of zoonoses, can even spread to humans. Air sampling is a useful, noninvasive method which can enhance the common sampling methods for detection of microorganisms in bird flocks. In this study, fecal and air samples were taken from four parrot holdings. Additionally, cloacal and oropharyngeal swabs as well as air samples were taken from 15 racing pigeon holdings. Parrots were examined for psittacine beak and feather disease virus (PBFDV), proventricular dilatation disease virus (PDDV), adenoviruses (AdVs), avian paramyxovirus type-1 (APMV-1), avian influenza virus (AIV), Chlamydia psittaci (CP), and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)...
June 2016: Avian Diseases