Global trade in exotic pets threatens endangered parrots through the spread of a virus

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 15:00 in Biology & Nature

Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in wild parrot populations has been detected in eight new countries, raising concerns for threatened species. This highlights the need for greater awareness of the risks of the spread of infectious disease associated with the international trade in live parrots.

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