Antibodies to Avian Influenza Viruses in Canada Geese ( Branta canadensis ): A Potential Surveillance Tool?
Traditionally, the epidemiology of avian influenza viruses (AIVs) in wild birds has been defined by detection of virus or viral RNA through virus isolation or reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. Our goals were to estimate AIV antibody prevalence in Canada geese (Branta canadensis) and m...
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ftunivnebraskali:oai:digitalcommons.unl.edu:icwdm_usdanwrc-2152 2023-11-12T04:15:25+01:00 Antibodies to Avian Influenza Viruses in Canada Geese ( Branta canadensis ): A Potential Surveillance Tool? Kistler, Whitney M. Stallknecht, David E. DeLiberto, Thomas J. Swafford, Seth Pedersen, Kerri Van Why, Kyle Wolf, Paul C. Hill, Jerry A. Brunning, Darren L. Cumbee, James C. Mickley, Randall M. Betsill, Carl W. Randall, Adam R. Berghaus, Roy D. Yabsley, Michael J. 2012-01-01T08:00:00Z application/pdf https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/icwdm_usdanwrc/1154 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/context/icwdm_usdanwrc/article/2152/viewcontent/Kistler_JWD_2012_Antibodies_to_Avian_Influenza_Viruses.pdf unknown DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/icwdm_usdanwrc/1154 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/context/icwdm_usdanwrc/article/2152/viewcontent/Kistler_JWD_2012_Antibodies_to_Avian_Influenza_Viruses.pdf USDA Wildlife Services - Staff Publications Avian influenza virus blocking ELISA Branta canadensis (Canada goose) serology Life Sciences text 2012 ftunivnebraskali 2023-10-30T11:01:53Z Traditionally, the epidemiology of avian influenza viruses (AIVs) in wild birds has been defined by detection of virus or viral RNA through virus isolation or reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. Our goals were to estimate AIV antibody prevalence in Canada geese (Branta canadensis) and measure effects of age and location on these estimates. We collected 3,205 samples from nine states during June and July 2008 and 2009: Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, and West Virginia. Serum samples were tested for AIV antibodies with the use of a commercial blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Overall, 483 (15%) Canada geese had detectable antibodies to AIV. Significantly higher prevalence’s were detected in geese collected from northeastern and upper midwestern states compared with southeastern states. This trend is consistent with results from virus isolation studies reporting AIV prevalence in North American dabbling ducks. Within Pennsylvania, significantly higher antibody prevalence’s were detected in goose flocks sampled in urban locations compared to flocks sampled in rural areas. Antibody prevalence was significantly higher in after-hatch-year geese compared to hatch-year geese. No significant differences in prevalence were detected from 10 locations sampled during both years. Results indicate that Canada geese are frequently exposed to AIVs and, with resident populations, may potentially be useful as sentinels to confirm regional AIV transmission within wild bird populations. Text Branta canadensis Canada Goose University of Nebraska-Lincoln: DigitalCommons@UNL Canada |
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Avian influenza virus blocking ELISA Branta canadensis (Canada goose) serology Life Sciences Kistler, Whitney M. Stallknecht, David E. DeLiberto, Thomas J. Swafford, Seth Pedersen, Kerri Van Why, Kyle Wolf, Paul C. Hill, Jerry A. Brunning, Darren L. Cumbee, James C. Mickley, Randall M. Betsill, Carl W. Randall, Adam R. Berghaus, Roy D. Yabsley, Michael J. Antibodies to Avian Influenza Viruses in Canada Geese ( Branta canadensis ): A Potential Surveillance Tool? |
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Traditionally, the epidemiology of avian influenza viruses (AIVs) in wild birds has been defined by detection of virus or viral RNA through virus isolation or reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. Our goals were to estimate AIV antibody prevalence in Canada geese (Branta canadensis) and measure effects of age and location on these estimates. We collected 3,205 samples from nine states during June and July 2008 and 2009: Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, and West Virginia. Serum samples were tested for AIV antibodies with the use of a commercial blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Overall, 483 (15%) Canada geese had detectable antibodies to AIV. Significantly higher prevalence’s were detected in geese collected from northeastern and upper midwestern states compared with southeastern states. This trend is consistent with results from virus isolation studies reporting AIV prevalence in North American dabbling ducks. Within Pennsylvania, significantly higher antibody prevalence’s were detected in goose flocks sampled in urban locations compared to flocks sampled in rural areas. Antibody prevalence was significantly higher in after-hatch-year geese compared to hatch-year geese. No significant differences in prevalence were detected from 10 locations sampled during both years. Results indicate that Canada geese are frequently exposed to AIVs and, with resident populations, may potentially be useful as sentinels to confirm regional AIV transmission within wild bird populations. |
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Kistler, Whitney M. Stallknecht, David E. DeLiberto, Thomas J. Swafford, Seth Pedersen, Kerri Van Why, Kyle Wolf, Paul C. Hill, Jerry A. Brunning, Darren L. Cumbee, James C. Mickley, Randall M. Betsill, Carl W. Randall, Adam R. Berghaus, Roy D. Yabsley, Michael J. |
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Kistler, Whitney M. Stallknecht, David E. DeLiberto, Thomas J. Swafford, Seth Pedersen, Kerri Van Why, Kyle Wolf, Paul C. Hill, Jerry A. Brunning, Darren L. Cumbee, James C. Mickley, Randall M. Betsill, Carl W. Randall, Adam R. Berghaus, Roy D. Yabsley, Michael J. |
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Antibodies to Avian Influenza Viruses in Canada Geese ( Branta canadensis ): A Potential Surveillance Tool? |
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Antibodies to Avian Influenza Viruses in Canada Geese ( Branta canadensis ): A Potential Surveillance Tool? |
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Antibodies to Avian Influenza Viruses in Canada Geese ( Branta canadensis ): A Potential Surveillance Tool? |
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Antibodies to Avian Influenza Viruses in Canada Geese ( Branta canadensis ): A Potential Surveillance Tool? |
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Antibodies to Avian Influenza Viruses in Canada Geese ( Branta canadensis ): A Potential Surveillance Tool? |
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antibodies to avian influenza viruses in canada geese ( branta canadensis ): a potential surveillance tool? |
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