Tag: wildlife surveillance
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Bird Flu Detected in Captive Birds at Fota Wildlife Park, Cork
Summary of the Fota outbreak Samples taken from captive birds that died at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork have tested positive for avian influenza, the Department of Agriculture confirmed. Preliminary results indicate the H5N1 strain, with further testing planned to determine the virus’s pathogenicity and the appropriate response. This marks a significant development for Ireland’s…
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Long-Term molecular surveillance of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in wildlife in protected drinking water catchments
Overview of a long-term molecular survey in protected catchments Maintaining safe drinking water from natural catchments requires understanding protozoan pathogens in wildlife. This longitudinal study analyzes Cryptosporidium and Giardia from 8,695 fecal DNA samples collected across 16 years (2009–2024) in Melbourne, Australia’s protected catchments. Using PCR-based sequencing and phylogenetic analyses, researchers identified 12 Cryptosporidium species/genotypes…