“…Rotavirus infection in avian species was first reported in 1977 (Bergeland et al, 1977). Avian rotaviruses have been detected in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Bellinzoni et al, 1987;Meulemans et al, 1985;Gusmal et al, 1994;Elschner et al, 2005;Takase et al, 1986;McNulty et al, 1978;Yason and Schat, 1985). Avian rotaviruses cause enteritis and diarrheal disease in avian species.…”