Seroprevalence of newcastle disease virus antibodies in psittacine birds in Klang Valley

Noor Mohd Emran, Safwah Nabihah (2017) Seroprevalence of newcastle disease virus antibodies in psittacine birds in Klang Valley. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

Text lp FPV 2017 67.pdf Download (2MB)

Abstract

Newcastle Disease is an important devastating disease in poultry industry and other avian species caused by Newcastle Disease virus from family Paramyxoviridae. It is also a potential zoonotic disease that can cause conjunctivitis and flu-like symptoms in human. The information on seroprevalence against NDV in psittacine birds is important for clinical measures as they may serve as reservoirs of NDV or carriers to other galliformes group in Malaysia. A study was carried out to determine the ND antibodies in pet birds from psittacine species in Klang Valley, Selangor. Forty-two psittacine species consisted of macaw group, parrot group and cockatoo group were captured alive and blood were obtained from clients owned, zoo and pet shop using convenient sampling method. Blood samples were processed and serum subjected for HI assay. Out of forty-two samples, 54.76% (23/42) were positive for ND antibodies. Based on location and purposes which were clients owned, zoo and pet shop, the seroprevalence were 21.43% (9/42), 4.76% (2/42) and 28.57% (12/42), respectively. Parrot group showed the highest seroprevalence 33.33% (14/42) followed by cockatoo group with 21.43% (5/42) and lastly, macaw group with 9.52% (4/42). Chi-square analysis revealed that there was association between the risk factor of psittacine group and the seroprevalence towards NDV. In conclusion, psittacine species are susceptible to NDV. Further work should determine whether this species is a reservoir and excreting virus to the environment by virus detection from feces and discharges.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	21 Feb 2023 04:23
Last Modified:	21 Feb 2023 04:23
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/760

Actions (login required)

View Item