Exotic and Zoological Birds Resident and Imported into Nigeria harbour Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus: Threat to Poultry Production, Food security and Public Health.
Yakubu Joel Atuman, Bitrus Inuwa, Judith Dizot Bakam, Edmond Orioko, Hambolu Sunday Emmanuel, Clement Adebajo Meseko
The paper detects HPAI H5N1 and H5N8 in exotic and aquatic birds in Nigeria, highlighting the risk to poultry, food security, and public health.
bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology