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: Received: 2 December 2023 / Approved: 4 December 2023 / Online: 4 December 2023 (07:42:59 CET)
How to cite:
Hylands, M.; Hands, N.; Clark, M.; Elsheikha, H. Survey of Veterinarians’ Experiences and Perceptions of the Diagnosis of Spironucleosis in Game Birds. Preprints2023, 2023120153. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0153.v1
Hylands, M.; Hands, N.; Clark, M.; Elsheikha, H. Survey of Veterinarians’ Experiences and Perceptions of the Diagnosis of Spironucleosis in Game Birds. Preprints 2023, 2023120153. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0153.v1
Hylands, M.; Hands, N.; Clark, M.; Elsheikha, H. Survey of Veterinarians’ Experiences and Perceptions of the Diagnosis of Spironucleosis in Game Birds. Preprints2023, 2023120153. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0153.v1
APA Style
Hylands, M., Hands, N., Clark, M., & Elsheikha, H. (2023). Survey of Veterinarians’ Experiences and Perceptions of the Diagnosis of Spironucleosis in Game Birds. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0153.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Hylands, M., Michael Clark and Hany Elsheikha. 2023 "Survey of Veterinarians’ Experiences and Perceptions of the Diagnosis of Spironucleosis in Game Birds" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.0153.v1
Abstract
Spironucleosis is considered one of the most significant enteric infectious diseases in young and growing game birds. Despite its importance diagnosing spironucleosis in game birds remains a continuing problem as no 'gold standard' test exists and there is no consensus for the use of the available methods for the diagnosis of spironucleosis in game birds. In this study we describe veterinarians’ perceptions of the adoption of existing methods for the diagnosis of spironucleosis in game birds and identify implications for the development of diagnostic guidelines. A questionnaire was used to evaluate participants’ familiarity with and use of existing diagnostic methods for spironucleosis, and to assess their perceptions of the adoption of these methods in their geographic regions. We surveyed veterinarians in practices in East Anglia (EA) and Northern Ireland (NI), UK with expertise or involvement in the treatment and/or diagnosis of spironucleosis in game birds. Of the 261 participants surveyed, 15 EA and 13 NI veterinarians (10.7%) responded to the questions on existing diagnostic methods. The study results indicate an overall insufficient knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of spironucleosis among veterinarians surveyed. These findings highlight the need for improved training of veterinarians in the diagnosis of spironucleosis.
Keywords
spironucleosis; spironucleus; hexamitosis; protozoan parasites; game birds; diagnosis; questionnaires
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Parasitology
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