Authors : Ymer Elezi, Gezime Shehu, Kastriot Korro and Luljeta Qafmolla
Abstract: The study is based on the results of 557 samples taken from birds of different species in the Republic of Albania and tested for the presence of Chlamydia psittaci. Sampling was conducted at stores trading birds, at a breeding center in a veterinary clinic specialized for bird, public squares and in zoos. According to species, the test included 135 parrots, 210 pigeons, 60 canaries, 80 peacocks and 72 pheasants. Identify specific antigen to C. psittaci was made by indirect Immunofluorescence Method (IFT) using a commercial kit. Average results obtained were 20.28% and after additional testing with PCR results were 14.72%. Prevalence according to species, revised after additional testing by PCR Method was: in parrots 21.48, in pigeons 12.38, in canaries 13.33, in peacocks 16.25 and in pheasants 8.88%. But the country based sampling most of the positive birds were found in retail stores 16.21% followed by those obtained from breeders 15.66, zoos 13.94 in public parks 12.66%.
Ymer Elezi, Gezime Shehu, Kastriot Korro and Luljeta Qafmolla, 2014. Chlamydia psittaci in Parrots, Pigeons, Canaries, Peacocks and Pheasants in Albania. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 13: 1014-1017.