The Avian polyoma virus (also known as Budgerigar Fledgling Disease) causes high levels of mortality in young psittacine birds. Polyoma is transmitted primarily bird to bird but it is also thought to be transmitted via the egg.
The Importance of Quarantining Birds by Jean Pattison. This is probably one of the most misunderstood necessities of owning birds. When one is quarantining a bird or birds it is to protect the old flock as well as the new.
Avian Goiter aka Thyroid hyperplasia is an enlargement of the thyroid glands due to abnormal proliferation of the epithelial cells lining the follicles. The glands are located in the neck region.
Breeder Resources A chick’s crop must empty completely once every twenty-four hours. If it doesn’t, there is a good chance that a sour crop could be developing in the chick. If the chick is suffering from a gas-filled crop (Candida). Common Causes and Resolutions: Until the slow crop is resolved, provide supportive health care to … Read more
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As is suggested by the name, Fowl Cholera disease affects primarily fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl (increasing order of susceptibility). This disease is caused by the bacterial organism, Pasteurella Multocida.
Article by Dr. Rob Marshall Thrush (candida) infections are diagnosed by the microscopic examination of a stained (gram stain) dropping or mouth swab. A culture test will confirm the severity of the infection and help to identify an underlying cause. What is thrush? Thrush is a common disease of pet and other birds. It is … Read more
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Coccidia are a group of protozoan parasites that are extremely common. Coccidia infection is especially common in young animals housed in groups (in breeding facilities, pet stores, shelters, rescue areas, kennels, etc.) This is a common parasite and is not necessarily a sign of poor husbandry.
1.5% of a birds body weight is made up of calcium which represents the most predominant mineral in the body being located mainly in the skeletal system. PETRA ZSIVANOVITS MRCVS and NEIL FORBES FRCVS Great Western Exotic VetsUnit 10 Berkshire House, County Park,Shrivenham Road, Swindon, SN1 Physiological functions: Calcium is involved in blood coagulation, transmission … Read more