Isolation of Newcastle disease virus from birds of prey

• Published in: Avian pathology Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 227 - 233
• Main Authors: Chu, H.P, Trow, E.W, Greenwood, A.G, Jennings, A.R, Keymar, I.F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis Group 1976
• Subjects: animal diseases; animal health

In the 4 year period 1971-74 11 isolations of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) were made from 44 birds of prey that died in captivity. Three species of Falconiformes were involved, including one red-headed falcon (Falco chicquera), 5 European kestrels (F. tinnunculus), and 2 secretary birds (Sagittariu...