Contains biometric measurements (tarsus length, bill length, total head length, body mass) of birds caught at various locations in Australia (though mainly South Australia and Victoria), including data on the viral (mainly Avian Influenza Virus) analysis of cloacal and oropharyngeal swabs, serology of sera samples, and additional data on metabolites and parasite prevalence in swabs, blood cells and sera. Approximately 1500 birds (mainly waterbirds) are sampled annually.
Funding
HHSN266200700010C
History
Alternative title
BBCDD
Project name
Surveillance of Avian Influenza : A viruses in wild birds
Access conditions
Access to data is controlled. Enquiries should be addressed to Professor Marcel Klaassen via email.
Collection start date
2010-11-01
Material type
xls, csv
Resource type
database
Language
eng
Notes
A longitudinal study on the prevalence of avian influenza viruses (AIV) and AIV antibodies in a number of waterfowl species.