Journal article

Publication year: 2002

Pages: 139-144

Journal: Tierärztliche Praxis, Ausgabe K: Kleintiere, Heimtiere

Volume number: 30

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 1434-1239

Publisher: Thieme Publishing

Abstract: 
During one year a total of 84 birds of prey and owls of the following species were examined for the presence of Chlamydophila psittaci antigen as well as for antibodies against falcon herpesvirus and paramyxovirus type 1: Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) (n = 32), Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) (n = 20), Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) (n = 9), Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) (n = 8), Black Kite (Milvus migrans) (n = 4), Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (n = 3), White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) (n = 1), Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) (n = 1), Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) (n = 4), Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) (n = 1) and Barn Owl (Tyto alba) (n = 1). Using an Antigen-ELISA, 16.7% of cloacal swabs from all birds contained Chlamydophila psittaci-antigen. 41.4% of the Common Buzzards and 5.3% of the Kestrels were tested positive. Antibodies against paramyxovirus I were detected in one Sparrow Hawk (1.6%). Antibodies against falcon herpesvirus were found in Common Buzzards, Sparrow Hawks, Goshawks and Black Kites in a total of 35.5% of all birds of prey and owls investigated. Interestingly, 41.3% of the traumatized birds had antibodies against falcon herpesvirus, in contrast to 18.8% of the birds found debilitated. Since the causative agents represent a potential risk for the staff, other birds in the centre, domestic poultry or after release for the free-ranging population, laboratory examinations to detect above mentioned pathogens are recommended.

Harvard Citation style: Lierz, M., Göbel, T. and Kaleta, E. (2002) Vorkommen von Chlamydophila psittaci, Falkenherpesvirus und Paramyxovirus 1 bei geschwächt oder verletzt aufgefundenen Greifvögeln und Eulen = Investigations on the prevalence of Chlamydophila psittaci, falcon herpesvirus and paramyxovirus 1 in birds of prey and owls found injured or debilitated, Tierärztliche Praxis, Ausgabe K: Kleintiere, Heimtiere, 30(2), pp. 139-144

APA Citation style: Lierz, M., Göbel, T., & Kaleta, E. (2002). Vorkommen von Chlamydophila psittaci, Falkenherpesvirus und Paramyxovirus 1 bei geschwächt oder verletzt aufgefundenen Greifvögeln und Eulen = Investigations on the prevalence of Chlamydophila psittaci, falcon herpesvirus and paramyxovirus 1 in birds of prey and owls found injured or debilitated. Tierärztliche Praxis, Ausgabe K: Kleintiere, Heimtiere. 30(2), 139-144.