“Black Dot” — derived from an article by Dr. J. Vanderborght (Belgium)
Black spots are caused by the circovirus, as explained in an article by Dr. J. Vanderborght. Most adult birds have a competent immune system at the time of infection, allowing them to build up protective antibodies. After a few weeks the body is usually free of the virus.
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