Background: Haemoproteus and Plasmodium species are widespread avian blood parasites. Several Plasmodium species are known for their high virulence and have caused significant declines in naïve bird populations. The impact of closely related Haemoproteus parasites is largely unknown. Recently we...
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Ortiz-Catedral, L.; Brunton, D.; Stidworthy, M. F.; Elsheikha, H. M.; Pennycott, T.; Schulze, C.; Braun, M.; Wink, M.; Gerlach, H.; Pendl, H.; Gruber, A. D.; Ewen, J.; Pérez-Tris, J.; Valkiūnas, G.; Olias, P.
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BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
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Parasites and Vectors, 2019, 12, 40, pp (17 January 2019)
Wildlife trade is currently the most important and increasing source of vertebrate invasive species. However, exhaustive analyses of potential side effects of trade regulations on this pathway of introduction are lacking. We addressed this by combining environmental niche models and global trade...
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Cardador, L.; Lattuada, M.; Strubbe, D.; Tella, J. L.; Reino, L.; Figueira, R.; Carrete, M.
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Wiley, Boston, USA
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Conservation Letters, 2017, 10, 6, pp 717-725
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Allura Red AC for small non-food-producing mammals and ornamental birds when used as an...
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Bampidis, V.; Azimonti, G.; Lourdes Bastos, M. de; Christensen, H.; Dusemund, B.; Durjava, M. K.; Kouba, M.; López-Alonso, M.; Puente, S. L.; Marcon, F.; Mayo, B.; Pechová, A.; Petkova, M.; Ramos, F.; Sanz, Y.; Villa, R. E.; Woutersen, R.; Aquilina, G.; Brantom, P.; Gropp, J.; Rychen, G.; Tosti, L.; Anguita, M.; Galobart, J.; Innocenti, M. L.; Casanova, J. O.; Vettori, M. V.
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Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
EFSA Journal, 2021, 19, 12,
Herpesviruses are important pathogens of tortoises, and several serologically and genetically distinct virus types have been described in these animals. Virus neutralization testing is commonly used in Europe to determine previous infection with the two types most often found in pet European ...
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Leineweber, C.; Marschang, R. E.
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MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
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Animals, 2022, 12, 17,
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of an essential oil obtained from the oleoresin of Pinus pinaster Aiton (pine white oil, also known as turpentine oil), when used as a sensory additive in feed and water for...
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Bampidis, V.; Azimonti, G.; Bastos, M. de L.; Christensen, H.; Durjava, M.; Kouba, M.; López-Alonso, M.; Puente, S. L.; Marcon, F.; Mayo, B.; Pechová, A.; Petkova, M.; Ramos, F.; Sanz, Y.; Villa, R. E.; Woutersen, R.; Brantom, P.; Chesson, A.; Westendorf, J.; Manini, P.; Pizzo, F.; Dusemund, B.
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Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
EFSA Journal, 2023, 21, 4,
Background: In free-ranging reptile populations, bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic pathogens may affect hosts through impairment in movements, thermoregulation, reproduction, survival, and population dynamics. The speckled dwarf tortoise (Chersobius [Homopus] signatus) is a threatened species...
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Galosi, L.; Attili, A. R.; Perrucci, S.; Origgi, F. C.; Tambella, A. M.; Rossi, G.; Cuteri, V.; Napoleoni, M.; Mandolini, N. A.; Perugini, G.; Loehr, V. J. T.
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BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
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BMC Veterinary Research, 2021, 17, 102, pp (04 March 2021)
Viruses are important pathogens in avian health and may lead to outbreaks that threaten significantly the population of birds. The Avian Bornavírus (ABV), Circovirus (BFDV) and Avian Polyomavirus (APV) are the most common viral agents that threaten parrots in captivity. The ABV is responsible for...
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Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Detecção de Bornavírus, Poliomavírus e Circovírus em amostras biológicas, utilzando PCR e RT-PCR, de psitacídeos com diferentes aspectos clínicos, 2014, pp 94 pp.
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), caused by Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV), has spread rapidly around the world, raising concerns for threatened species conservation and biosecurity associated with the global pet bird trade. The virus has been reported in several wild parrot...
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Fogell, D. J.; Martin, R. O.; Bunbury, N.; Lawson, B.; Sells, J.; McKeand, A. M.; Tatayah, V.; Cao Tien Trung; Groombridge, J. J.
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Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Conservation Biology, 2018, 32, 6, pp 1325-1335
Parrot species are often introduced outside of their native distribution range, as they are among the most popular pets worldwide. Releases, and particularly unplanned escapes, have resulted in the establishment of many naturalised populations in Europe, including Italy. Many parrot species present ...
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Mori, E.; Febbraro, M. di; Foresta, M.; Melis, P.; Romanazzi, E.; Notari, A.; Boggiano, F.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Abingdon, UK
Citation
Italian Journal of Zoology, 2013, 80, 2, pp 158-167
A psittacosis epidemic linked to fulmar hunting occurred on the Faroe Islands in the 1930s. This study investigates a plausible explanation to the 20% human mortality in this outbreak. Phylogenetic analysis showed that Chlamydia psittaci isolated from fulmars were closely related to the highly...
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Wang, H.; Jensen, J. K.; Olsson, A.; Vorimore, F.; Aaziz, R.; Guy, L.; Ellström, P.; Laroucau, K.; Herrmann, B.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Microbes and Infection, 2020, 22, 8, pp 356-359