F. Beugnet et al., ECOLOGIC AND PATHOLOGICAL-STUDIES OF SEAB IRDS FROM FRENCH SOUTH-PACIFIC ISLET - ISLE SURPRISE (18-DEGREES-29'S, 162-DEGREES-05'E) AS EXAMPLE, Revue de Medecine Veterinaire, 144(7), 1993, pp. 607-613
French South Pacific Islet are coralien ecosystems. A lot of seabirds
and migratory birds are present. They can fly hundred miles, and carry
pathogenic agents for them or domestic avian species (as well as for
mammals and humans). Zoosanitary situation of Newcaledonia is exceptio
nal. Its preservation is an important objective for veterinarians from
differents organisms. The author presents zoological studies and sani
tary propects for seabuds from south pacific islet. Surprise Islet is
taken as example.