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View article: Safety and immunogenicity of a novel psittacine beak and feather disease vaccine and optimisation of a thermostable spray-dried formulation
Safety and immunogenicity of a novel psittacine beak and feather disease vaccine and optimisation of a thermostable spray-dried formulation Open
Beak and feather disease virus (Circovirus parrot) associated Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) continues to pose a threat to wild and captive parrot populations globally, particularly in Australia where it has been listed as a Ke…
View article: Comparative genomics of the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis reveals genes involved in spillover from birds to humans
Comparative genomics of the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis reveals genes involved in spillover from birds to humans Open
Trichomonas vaginalis, the causative agent of the venereal disease trichomoniasis, infects men and women globally and is associated with serious outcomes during pregnancy, increased risk of HIV-1 infection, and cancers of the human reprodu…
View article: Increased plasma nucleosomes are associated with severe sepsis in foals
Increased plasma nucleosomes are associated with severe sepsis in foals Open
Sepsis is a main cause of death in neonatal foals. While the syndrome is not completely understood, sepsis is a dysregulated inflammatory response of the host to infection. It can be difficult to diagnose because of varying and non-specifi…
View article: Comparative genomics of the sexually transmitted parasite<i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i>reveals relaxed and convergent evolution and genes involved in spillover from birds to humans
Comparative genomics of the sexually transmitted parasite<i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i>reveals relaxed and convergent evolution and genes involved in spillover from birds to humans Open
Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent of the venereal disease trichomoniasis which infects men and women globally and is associated with serious outcomes during pregnancy and cancers of the human reproductive tract. Trichomonads par…
View article: Metagenomic Detection of Multiple Viruses in Monk Parakeet ( <i>Myiopsitta monachus</i> ) in Australia
Metagenomic Detection of Multiple Viruses in Monk Parakeet ( <i>Myiopsitta monachus</i> ) in Australia Open
Background Birds are known to harbour many pathogens, including circovirus, herpesviruses, adenoviruses and Chlamydia psittaci . Some of these pose zoonotic risks, while others, such as beak and feather disease virus (BFDV), have a signifi…
View article: Retraction Note: Molecular and microscopic characterization of a novel Eastern grey kangaroopox virus genome directly from a clinical sample
Retraction Note: Molecular and microscopic characterization of a novel Eastern grey kangaroopox virus genome directly from a clinical sample Open
After the publication of this study, concerns were raised about the differences between the genome sequences of the New South Wales and Sunshine Coast isolates of the Easter grey kangaroopox 1 .Tu and Upton demonstrate that these discrepan…
View article: Complete genome constellation of a dominant Bovine rotavirus genotype circulating in Bangladesh reveals NSP4 intragenic recombination with human strains
Complete genome constellation of a dominant Bovine rotavirus genotype circulating in Bangladesh reveals NSP4 intragenic recombination with human strains Open
Rotavirus A is a leading cause of non-bacterial gastroenteritis in humans and domesticated animals. Despite the vast diversity of bovine Rotavirus A strains documented in South Asian countries, there are very few whole genomes available fo…
View article: Novel pathogenic adenovirus in Timneh grey parrot (Psittacus timneh) unveils distinct lineage within Aviadenovirus
Novel pathogenic adenovirus in Timneh grey parrot (Psittacus timneh) unveils distinct lineage within Aviadenovirus Open
Wild birds harbour a vast diversity of adenoviruses that remain uncharacterised with respect to their genome organisation and evolutionary relatedness within complex host ecosystems. Here, we characterise a novel adenovirus type within Avi…
View article: Beak and feather disease virus detected in the endangered Red Goshawk (Erythrotriorchis radiatus)
Beak and feather disease virus detected in the endangered Red Goshawk (Erythrotriorchis radiatus) Open
We report the first detection and prevalence of Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in Australia’s Red Goshawk ( Erythrotriorchis radiatus ). This is a new host for this pervasive pathogen amongst a growing list of non-psittacine species…
View article: Australasian Pigeon Circoviruses Demonstrate Natural Spillover Infection
Australasian Pigeon Circoviruses Demonstrate Natural Spillover Infection Open
Pigeon circovirus (PiCV) is considered to be genetically diverse, with a relatively small circular single-stranded DNA genome of 2 kb that encodes for a capsid protein (Cap) and a replication initiator protein (Rep). Australasia is known t…
View article: Visualizing neutrophil extracellular traps in septic equine synovial and peritoneal fluid samples using immunofluorescence microscopy
Visualizing neutrophil extracellular traps in septic equine synovial and peritoneal fluid samples using immunofluorescence microscopy Open
Septic synovitis and peritonitis are routinely diagnosed in horses based on clinical examination findings and laboratory assessment of synoviocentesis and abdominocentesis samples, respectively. Diagnosis is difficult in some cases because…
View article: Lesions and viral loads in racing pigeons naturally coinfected with pigeon circovirus and columbid alphaherpesvirus 1 in Australia
Lesions and viral loads in racing pigeons naturally coinfected with pigeon circovirus and columbid alphaherpesvirus 1 in Australia Open
Columbid alphaherpesvirus 1 (CoHV1) is associated with oral or upper respiratory tract lesions, encephalitis, and occasional fatal systemic disease in naive or immunosuppressed pigeons. Clinical disease is often reported with CoHV1 and coi…
View article: A Novel Pathogenic Avipoxvirus Infecting Vulnerable Cook’s Petrel ( <i>Pterodroma cookii</i> ) in Australia Demonstrates a High Genomic and Evolutionary Proximity with South African Avipoxviruses
A Novel Pathogenic Avipoxvirus Infecting Vulnerable Cook’s Petrel ( <i>Pterodroma cookii</i> ) in Australia Demonstrates a High Genomic and Evolutionary Proximity with South African Avipoxviruses Open
Emerging viral disease is a significant concern with potential consequences for human, animal, and environmental health. Over the past several decades, multiple novel viruses have been found in wildlife species, including birds, and they c…
View article: Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence of a Seabird, Wedge-Tailed Shearwater (Ardenna pacifica)
Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence of a Seabird, Wedge-Tailed Shearwater (Ardenna pacifica) Open
Here, we report the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of a seabird, wedge-tailed shearwater ( Ardenna pacifica ). The circular genome has a size of 16,434 bp and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, and 2 rRNA genes. The s…
View article: Retrospective Genotyping and Whole Genome Sequencing of a Canine Parvovirus Outbreak in Bangladesh
Retrospective Genotyping and Whole Genome Sequencing of a Canine Parvovirus Outbreak in Bangladesh Open
Canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) outbreaks in close quarters such as kennels or shelters can cause substantial case fatality. Thirteen dead Labradors from a secluded kennel of security dogs presented with typical clinical signs and gross pathol…
View article: Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence of the Magpie-Lark (Grallina cyanoleuca)
Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence of the Magpie-Lark (Grallina cyanoleuca) Open
Here, we report the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of an Australian passerine bird, magpie-lark ( Grallina cyanoleuca ). The circular genome has a size of 16,933 bp and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, and 2 rRNA ge…
View article: Resolution of the phylogenetic relationship of the vulnerable flesh-footed shearwater (<i>Ardenna carneipes</i>) seabird using a complete mitochondrial genome
Resolution of the phylogenetic relationship of the vulnerable flesh-footed shearwater (<i>Ardenna carneipes</i>) seabird using a complete mitochondrial genome Open
Flesh-footed shearwater (Ardenna carneipes) is recognized as vulnerable seabird species in Western Australia and New South Wales, Australia, and its genetic variability and a well-resolved phylogeny is imperative for the species’ conservat…
View article: Infectious disease and emergency conservation interventions
Infectious disease and emergency conservation interventions Open
Primum non nocere - first do no harm - is a familiar idiom in medicine and valuable advice for those involved in planning and undertaking intensive conservation interventions in conservation emergencies such as Australia's bushfires. The r…
View article: Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) prevalence, load and excretion in seven species of wild caught common Australian parrots
Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) prevalence, load and excretion in seven species of wild caught common Australian parrots Open
Pathogens pose a major risk to wild host populations, especially in the face of ongoing biodiversity declines. Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) can affect most if not all members of one of the largest and most threatened bird orders w…
View article: A non-invasive method to assess environmental contamination with avian pathogens: beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) detection in nest boxes
A non-invasive method to assess environmental contamination with avian pathogens: beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) detection in nest boxes Open
Indirect transmission of pathogens can pose major risks to wildlife, yet the presence and persistence of wildlife pathogens in the environment has been little studied. Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is of global conservation concern…
View article: Beak and feather disease virus: biology and resultant disease
Beak and feather disease virus: biology and resultant disease Open
The beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) causes psittacine beak and feather disease, an often chronic and fatal disease in psittacine birds. The virus most commonly infects psittacine birds, but is also capable of infecting non-psittacine…
View article: The first complete mitogenome of Indian ringneck <i>(Psittacula krameri)</i> demonstrates close phylogenetic relationship with Eclectus parrot
The first complete mitogenome of Indian ringneck <i>(Psittacula krameri)</i> demonstrates close phylogenetic relationship with Eclectus parrot Open
© 2019, © 2019 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This study was aimed to sequence the first complete mitochondrial genome from an Indian ringneck parrot (Psittacula krameri). The mitogenome …
View article: Characterization of the first mitochondrial genome of a little Corella (<i>Cacatua sanguinea</i>) and its phylogenetic implications
Characterization of the first mitochondrial genome of a little Corella (<i>Cacatua sanguinea</i>) and its phylogenetic implications Open
© 2019 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This study was designed to sequence the first complete mitochondrial genome from a little corella (Cacatua sanguinea). The mitogenome sequence was ci…
View article: The first report of hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus) in an Australian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
The first report of hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus) in an Australian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Open
A three year old female water buffalo was slaughtered for human consumption on a dairy buffalo farm in eastern New South Wales, Australia. Gross examination of the offal revealed four small, superficial hydatid cysts in the liver and two l…