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Hygiene Protocols for the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Particularly Beak and Feather Disease) in Australian Birds

Department of the Environment and Heritage, 2006

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Contents

  1. Acronyms for Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease and Beak and Feather Disease Virus
  2. Recommendation for a quarantine period to avoid spread of BFDV between populations
  3. Test effectiveness of disinfectants on closely related viruses
  4. Quarantine of Captive Birds
  5. Disease Monitoring of Captive Birds Prior to and During Quarantine
  6. Clinical Evaluation and Clinical Examination Protocols of Captive and Wild Birds
  7. Post mortem procedures and protocols for captive and wild birds
  8. Disinfection of Waste and Equipment
  9. Collection of Samples for Submission to a Laboratory
  10. Transportation Protocols for Birds and Samples
  11. Handling and Disposal Procedures for Samples and Dead Birds
  12. Strategies to Respond to Test Results and Notification
  13. Cross-jurisdictional Impediments and Legislation
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. References
  16. Appendices
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