Molecular Epidemiology of Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV), Avian Polyomavirus (APV-1), Psittacid Herpesvirus 1 (PsHV-1), and Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) in Birds Kept as Non-Traditional Companion Animals (NTCAs) in Italy

Molecular Epidemiology of Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV), Avian Polyomavirus (APV-1), Psittacid Herpesvirus 1 (PsHV-1), and Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) in Birds Kept as Non-Traditional Companion Animals (NTCAs) in Italy

The non-traditional companion animal (NTCA) sector, particularly involving avian species, has significantly expanded in Italy, raising concerns over the spread of infectious diseases. These animals can harbor various pathogens and act as reservoirs, posing risks to native wildlife through legal or i...

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Main Authors: Riccardo Baston, Claudia Maria Tucciarone, Alberto Caudullo, Francesca Poletto, Matteo Legnardi, Mattia Cecchinato, Michele Drigo, Giovanni Franzo, Diego Cattarossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
BFDV
APV-1
PsHV-1
aMPV
molecular biology
Italy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/15/2164
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