Zoonoses in pet birds: review and perspectives
G Boseret, B Losson, JG Mainil, E Thiry… - Veterinary …, 2013 - Springer
Pet birds are a not-so-well known veterinarian's clientship fraction. Bought individually or in
couples, as families often do (which is a lucrative business for pet shops or local breeders) …
couples, as families often do (which is a lucrative business for pet shops or local breeders) …
A meta‐analysis of parasite virulence in nestling birds
Parasitism is a common cause of host mortality, but little is known about the ecological
factors affecting parasite virulence (the rate of mortality among infected hosts). We reviewed …
factors affecting parasite virulence (the rate of mortality among infected hosts). We reviewed …
The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) as an ecosystem engineer in arid environments
A Casas-Crivillé, F Valera - Journal of Arid Environments, 2005 - Elsevier
Arid environments are fragile ecosystems where management is particularly complicated.
Determining target species that contribute to understanding the functioning of such …
Determining target species that contribute to understanding the functioning of such …
Microbiota and the volatile profile of avian nests are associated with each other and with the intensity of parasitism
M Mazorra-Alonso, JM Peralta-Sánchez… - FEMS Microbiology …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Bacteria have been suggested as being partially responsible for avian nest odours and,
thus, volatiles from their metabolism could influence the intensity of selection pressures due …
thus, volatiles from their metabolism could influence the intensity of selection pressures due …
Hidden allergens and oral mite anaphylaxis: the pancake syndrome revisited
M Sánchez-Borges… - Current Opinion in …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Pancake syndrome can occur in individuals at any age and in any geographical location.
Foods made with wheat and corn flour, especially pancakes, are the most common inducers …
Foods made with wheat and corn flour, especially pancakes, are the most common inducers …
Molecular phylogenetic assessment of host range in five Dermanyssus species
Given that 14 out of the 25 currently described species of Dermanyssus Dugès, 1834, are
morphologically very close to each another, misidentifications may occur and are suspected …
morphologically very close to each another, misidentifications may occur and are suspected …
[PDF][PDF] World catalog of the family Carnidae (Diptera, Schizophora)
I Brake - Myia, 2011 - diptera.myspecies.info
World Catalog of the Family Carnidae (Diptera, Schizophora) Page 1 1 World Catalog of the
Family Carnidae (Diptera, Schizophora) Irina Brake ABSTRACT A comprehensive catalog of …
Family Carnidae (Diptera, Schizophora) Irina Brake ABSTRACT A comprehensive catalog of …
Cross‐fostering reveals sources of variation in innate immunity and hematocrit in nestling tree swallows Tachycineta bicolor
Innate immunity plays an important role in protecting birds early in development. The
strength of innate immunity in nestlings appears to be affected by heritable and early …
strength of innate immunity in nestlings appears to be affected by heritable and early …
Can the intake of antiparasitic secondary metabolites explain the low prevalence of hemoparasites among wild Psittaciformes?
Background Parasites can exert selection pressure on their hosts through effects on survival,
on reproductive success, on sexually selected ornament, with important ecological and …
on reproductive success, on sexually selected ornament, with important ecological and …
The Feather Holes on the Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica and Other Small Passerines are Probably Caused by Brueelia Spp. Lice
Barn swallows Hirundo rustica often have characteristic feather holes on wing and tail
feathers. During the past 15 yr, several influential papers have been based on the …
feathers. During the past 15 yr, several influential papers have been based on the …