Aquatic bird bornavirus 1 infection in a captive Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae): presumed natural transmission from free-ranging wild waterfowl
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DOI: 10.1080/03079457.2017.1366646
Abstract: ABSTRACT An adult female emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) presented with anorexia, maldigestion, weight loss, and various subtle nervous deficits. After four months of unrewarding diagnostics, treatments, and supportive care, the emu was euthanized due to lack… read more here.
Keywords: emu dromaius; dromaius novaehollandiae; aquatic bird; emu ... See more keywords
Runs of Homozygosity assessment using Reduced Representation Sequencing highlight the evidence of random mating in Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae).
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DOI: 10.1139/gen-2024-0084
Abstract: The domestication of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) began in the 1970s, but their productive characteristics have not undergone significant genetic enhancement. This study investigated the inbreeding and genetic diversity of 50 emus from various farms in… read more here.
Keywords: runs homozygosity; random mating; emu dromaius; dromaius novaehollandiae ... See more keywords