Sample collection and processing
Sample collectionThe samples were collected from domestic pigeons reared as pets and for racing purposes. On average, 20-50 birds were reared by an individual, and the sampled birds were grouped into two groups based on their age as adolescents and adults. The samples were of varying numbers in different communes (Figure 2), which is attributed to the non-uniform
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