Geographic distribution and genetic diversity of Newcastle Disease Virus in Pigeons from Pakistan

This study delivers a comprehensive portrayal of the prevalence of sub-genotypes XXI.1.1 and XXI.1.2 in Pakistan since 2014. Additionally, it underscores the role of free-range pigeons as effective carriers of virulent sub-genotype VII.2 viruses, impacting both poultry and non-poultry avian species reared in open environments.PMID:38037737 | DOI:10.1080/03079457.2023.2291107

Source: Avian Pathology - December 1, 2023 Category: Pathology Authors: Abdul Wajid Quratulain Maqsood Mourad Ben Said Shahid Sherzada Mohammed Nooruzzaman Andleeb Batool Renfu Yin Mahmoud Sabra Atif Hanif Muhammad Azam Kakar Tanveer Hussain Nazeer Ahmed Source Type: research