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Apparent lack of evidence on selected infectious agents in wild Yellow-naped Amazon parrots: implications for releasing attempts
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2015-05-09)
Blood and feather samples, as well as oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs, were collected
from nine free-ranging Amazona auropalliata between January and May 2009 in two highly
modified landscapes in northern Costa Rica. ...
Molecular detection and genotyping of chlamydia psittaci in captive psittacines from Costa Rica
(Veterinary Medicine International, 2013-08-18)
Oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs from 117 captive psittacine birds presented at veterinary clinics (88) and from shelters/rescue centers of wildlife (29) were collected to determine the prevalence of C. psittaci in captive ...
Fatal Paratanaisia bragai (Digenea: Eucotylidae) infection in scarlet macaws (Ara macao) in Costa Rica
(Acta Parasitologica, 2015-06-16)
We report on four fatal cases of renal infection due to Paratanaisia bragai in scarlet macaws (Ara macao) from two rescue centres in Costa Rica. At necropsy, birds had severe dehydration and cachexia. Two birds had ...
Do shade-grown coffee plantations pose a disease risk for wild birds?
(EcoHealth, 2013-05-02)
Shade-grown coffee plantations are often promoted as a conservation strategy for wild birds. However, these agro-ecosystems are actively managed for food production, which may alter bird behaviors or interactions that could ...
Alertan sobre transmisión de bacteria aviar
(Oficina de Comunicación, Universidad Nacional, 2017-06)
Loras, pericos, cacatúas y hasta
palomas serían las reponsables de
transmitir una peligrosa enfermedad bacteriana que se manifiesta
en la persona con neumonía o endocarditis severa en su etapa aguda, la cual los médicos ...
Pasantía en medicina interna, urgencias y cirugía de tejidos blandos en especies menores, en el Hospital de Especies Menores y Silvestres de la Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica y Centro veterinario México, México.
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2019)
La pasantía fue realizada en los servicios de medicina interna, urgencias y cirugía de tejidos
blandos en especies menores en el Hospital de Especies Menores y Silvestres de la Escuela de
Medicina Veterinaria de la ...
Expertos alertan sobre peligrosa bacteria en aves, mamíferos y reptiles
(Oficina de Comunicación, Universidad Nacional, 2021-06)
La manipulación inadecuada de las
excretas, secreciones o cadáveres de aves,
reptiles, anfibios y mamíferos podría
pasar de una tarea cotidiana a una seria
complicación de salud, tanto en animales
como en personas. ...
Backyard Chicken Flocks Pose a Disease Risk for Neotropic Birds in Costa Rica
(American Association of Avian Pathologists, 2008)
Pathogens of free-ranging chickens create a risk of disease for wild birds, some of which migrate to the United States, as well as potential economic losses for resource-poor farmers. Free-roaming backyard chickens are ...
Prevalence of Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Virus and Avian Polyomavirus in Captivity Psittacines from Costa Rica
(Scientific Research, 2013-08)
Psittacine beak and feather disease virus (PBFDV) and avian polyomavirus (APV) are the most common viral diseases in psittacine birds, both affecting feathers and physical appearance of birds. Between 2005 and 2009, a total ...
Serological Status for Chlamydophila psittaci, Newcastle Disease Virus, Avian Polyoma Virus, and Pacheco Disease Virus in Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao) Kept in Captivity in Costa Rica
(Blackwell Science, 2002-01-12)
From 1998 to 1999, a total of 128 blood samples were collected from scarlet macaws (Ara macao), kept in captivity in 11 different aviaries located in six provinces of Costa Rica. The sera were examined for antibodies ...