The development of next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques has enabled
researchers to study and understand the world of microorganisms from broader and deeper …

The microbial communities inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of chickens are
essential for the gut homeostasis, the host metabolism and affect the animals' physiology …

Porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) is clinically manifested by postweaning
multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS), respiratory and enteric disease, reproductive …

Background Porcine circovirus 2 causes different clinical syndromes resulting in a significant
economic loss in the pork industry. Three pigs with unexplained cardiac and multi-organ …

Bacteriophages, or phages, are one of the most–if not the most–ubiquitous organisms on
Earth. Interest in various practical applications of bacteriophages has been gaining …

A novel circovirus called porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV 3) was recently reported to exist in
the USA. This circovirus is associated with porcine dermatitis, nephropathy syndrome and …

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a common health problem for both dairy and beef cattle,
resulting in significant economic loses. In order to identify viruses associated with BRD, we …

Summary Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV 3) is a novel circovirus species recently discovered
in USA and China in cases of porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome, reproductive …

Polyomaviruses are a family of DNA tumor viruses that are known to infect mammals and
birds. To investigate the deeper evolutionary history of the family, we used a combination of …

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the most costly disease affecting the cattle industry. The
pathogenesis of BRD is complex and includes contributions from microbial pathogens as …