Trichomonosis in Greenfinches (Chloris chloris) in the Netherlands 2009–2017: A Concealed Threat

Finch trichomonosis in Europe is caused by a Trichomonas gallinae subtype A1 strain, considered to be clonal because lacking genetic heterogeneity in partial genotyping. The disease recently emerged and has been associated with a 66% reduction of the British breeding greenfinch (Chloris chloris) pop...

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Main Authors: Jolianne M. Rijks, Andrea A. G. Laumen, Roy Slaterus, Julia Stahl, Andrea Gröne, Marja L. Kik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2019.00425/full