Prevalence of pigeon rotavirus infections: animal exhibitions as a risk factor for pigeon flocks

• DOI: 10.1007/s00705-020-04834-w
• Publication Date: 2020-10-16T17:02:35Z
• Authors: Maxi Harzer; Kristin Heenemann; Michael Sieg; Thomas Vahlenkamp; Markus Freick; Antje Rückner
• Keywords: Flock; Circovirus

Abstract A total of 289 cloacal swabs from pigeons 29 different breeders in Germany were collected. In addition, samples exhibited at shows The detailed health status the pigeon flocks was recorded. Samples analysed for presence recently discovered rotavirus and circovirus. Pigeon found 10.3% circoviruses 65.5% sampled lofts. study revealed a strong relationship between attendance occurrence clinical signs. higher prevalence animals indicates that exhibitions are risk factor transmission this pathogen.