Publications by authors named "N D Wyre"
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- * A study tested 516 pet birds in Hong Kong, discovering that 0.97% were infected with C. psittaci, mostly from pet shops, highlighting potential sources of transmission.
- * Genetic analysis showed that all strains identified belonged to Genotype A and were similar to those found in various other species and locations, confirming the presence of this zoonotic pathogen in captive birds and the risks it poses to humans and wildlife.
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- Psittacine beak and feather disease virus (PBFDV) and budgerigar fledgling disease virus (BFDV) are harmful to birds, especially parrots, and were tested in a study involving 516 birds in Hong Kong.
- The study found PBFDV in 7.17% of samples and BFDV in 0.58%, with higher PBFDV rates noted in pet shops and some PBFDV cases in non-parrot species.
- Genetic analysis showed the Hong Kong PBFDV strains were closely related to those in Europe and Asia, prompting recommendations for ongoing virus monitoring and minimizing contact between captive and wild birds.
Ferrets are bred to be pets, utilized for hunting, and as laboratory models. Despite the fact that ferrets in some areas of the world are neutered by the breeder before entering the pet trade, the importance of pediatric management should not be overlooked. Pregnant, whelping, and lactating jills should be closely monitored and kept in a quiet, stress-free environment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExotic Animal Practice New and Emerging Diseases: An Update.
Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract
May 2020
As veterinarians, we may be the first to diagnose emerging zoonotic diseases in ferrets and may be at increased risk of exposure. Pseudomonas luteola is a bacterial infection that causes respiratory disease, panniculitis, sialadenitis, and abscess formation. Hepatitis E virus can cause subclinical infection, acute hepatitis, and persistent infection.
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