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Parrot Bornavirus Found in 53% of Captive Birds
A cross-sectional study of 83 captive birds across 13 parrot species found parrot bornavirus in 53% of tested birds — including apparently healthy ones — highlighting the urgent need for quarantine and testing when adding new birds to a flock.
Key Findings:
- Parrot bornavirus was detected in 44 of 83 birds overall — more than half.
- 87.5% of deceased birds suspected of proventricular dilatation disease tested positive.
- Healthy birds can carry parrot bornavirus without showing any symptoms, posing a silent risk to other birds.
