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Which bird species belongs to the Anseriformes order?
Which bird species belongs to the Anseriformes order?
What is the order of birds that includes eagles, hawks, falcons, and vultures?
What is the order of birds that includes eagles, hawks, falcons, and vultures?
Which bird species belongs to the Psittaciformes order?
Which bird species belongs to the Psittaciformes order?
In avian medicine, why do birds hide symptoms of illness?
In avian medicine, why do birds hide symptoms of illness?
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What should avian caretakers monitor for signs of ill health in birds?
What should avian caretakers monitor for signs of ill health in birds?
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What is the significance of a bird looking sick in avian medicine?
What is the significance of a bird looking sick in avian medicine?
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Why should avian caretakers be alert for minor changes in birds?
Why should avian caretakers be alert for minor changes in birds?
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What is the order of birds that includes canaries and finches?
What is the order of birds that includes canaries and finches?
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'Fluffed up' appearance is a sign of ill health in birds. Why do birds fluff up when they are sick?
'Fluffed up' appearance is a sign of ill health in birds. Why do birds fluff up when they are sick?
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Why does rapid metabolic rate in birds lead to rapid changes in condition?
Why does rapid metabolic rate in birds lead to rapid changes in condition?
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What is a common presenting sign of wing tip oedema in raptors?
What is a common presenting sign of wing tip oedema in raptors?
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What is the standard starting protocol for immediate investigation of non-specific signs and advanced lesions in raptors?
What is the standard starting protocol for immediate investigation of non-specific signs and advanced lesions in raptors?
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Which species is marked predisposed to aspergillosis?
Which species is marked predisposed to aspergillosis?
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What is the most common respiratory disease of captive birds?
What is the most common respiratory disease of captive birds?
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What is the primary cause of wing tip oedema in raptors from warm climates?
What is the primary cause of wing tip oedema in raptors from warm climates?
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What equipment is used to assist in handling falconry birds?
What equipment is used to assist in handling falconry birds?
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Where is blood sampling typically done from in raptors?
Where is blood sampling typically done from in raptors?
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What is a common clinical sign of syringeal aspergilloma in birds?
What is a common clinical sign of syringeal aspergilloma in birds?
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"Sour crop" is a common condition in birds that affects which part of the body?
"Sour crop" is a common condition in birds that affects which part of the body?
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What should be avoided to prevent damage to feathers in raptors?
What should be avoided to prevent damage to feathers in raptors?
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What are the two types of aspergilloma that can be caused by aspergillosis in parrots?
What are the two types of aspergilloma that can be caused by aspergillosis in parrots?
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Which type of aspergilloma affects the natural depositions of spores in the air sacs, causing no respiratory signs but general malaise and hepatic dysfunction?
Which type of aspergilloma affects the natural depositions of spores in the air sacs, causing no respiratory signs but general malaise and hepatic dysfunction?
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What are the common health conditions in parrots mentioned in the text?
What are the common health conditions in parrots mentioned in the text?
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What can be a cause of beak overgrowth in parrots?
What can be a cause of beak overgrowth in parrots?
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How can wing clipping affect parrots?
How can wing clipping affect parrots?
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What can be a cause of respiratory compromise in parrots?
What can be a cause of respiratory compromise in parrots?
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What is a potential cause of feather plucking in parrots?
What is a potential cause of feather plucking in parrots?
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What is a requirement for handling parrots?
What is a requirement for handling parrots?
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Which type of parrot is mentioned as requiring balanced, complex diets and access to sunlight?
Which type of parrot is mentioned as requiring balanced, complex diets and access to sunlight?
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What is a characteristic associated with parrots?
What is a characteristic associated with parrots?
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What is the most common reason for chicken presentations related to reproductive health?
What is the most common reason for chicken presentations related to reproductive health?
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What is the potential cause of birds being removed due to smoke inhalation?
What is the potential cause of birds being removed due to smoke inhalation?
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What are the potential tests for identifying health factors in birds?
What are the potential tests for identifying health factors in birds?
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What is the most common cause of severe disease in poultry after the introduction of new birds?
What is the most common cause of severe disease in poultry after the introduction of new birds?
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What is Marek's Disease caused by?
What is Marek's Disease caused by?
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What is the best method for diagnosing egg peritonitis in birds?
What is the best method for diagnosing egg peritonitis in birds?
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What is the recommended initial stabilization for birds with egg peritonitis?
What is the recommended initial stabilization for birds with egg peritonitis?
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What is a potential preventative measure for managing infectious factors in poultry?
What is a potential preventative measure for managing infectious factors in poultry?
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What are potential causes of egg peritonitis in birds?
What are potential causes of egg peritonitis in birds?
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What are potential clinical signs of egg peritonitis in birds?
What are potential clinical signs of egg peritonitis in birds?
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Study Notes
- Smoke inhalation can trigger removal of birds due to various behavioral and physiological reasons.
- Displaced aggression or frustration, stressors in the environment, alteration of routine, and sexual frustration in imprinted birds are potential causes for birds being removed.
- Macaws display mate preening behavior.
- No single treatment fits all birds, a comprehensive medical investigation is necessary to identify health factors.
- Tests include haematology and biochemistry, radiography, chlamydophila serology, and diet and management assessment.
- Pet poultry species include ex-battery hybrid hens, pedigree chickens, waterfowl, turkey, peafowl, guineafowl, and ratites.
- Egg peritonitis is a broad term for inflammation of a bird's reproductive tract and coelomic cavity, the most common reason for chicken presentations.
- Aetiopathogenesis of egg peritonitis can be due to failure of a follicle to move into the infundibulum, external trauma leading to oviduct rupture, or accumulated oviductal damage causing narrowing.
- Clinical signs of egg peritonitis include none in early disease, lethargy, anorexia, weight loss, ascites, and predisposition to other pathogens.
- Diagnosis is based on clinical examination, radiography (rarely), ultrasonography, and eliminating differentials such as egg binding, aspiration, or clear to orange fluid.
- Management includes initial stabilization with oxygen therapy and subcutaneous fluids, conservative management with anti-inflammatories, and long-term control through cessation of reproductive activity, euthanasia, salpingectomy, or endocrine manipulation.
- Preventative measures include optimizing husbandry, quarantine and vaccination protocols, controlling infectious factors, providing shelter, and selecting lower production breeds.
- Marek's Disease is caused by an oncogenic Gallid herpesvirus, can affect chicks from 12-20 weeks, is neurotrophic and most commonly affects the sciatic nerve causing leg weakness and paralysis.
- Mycoplasma gallisepticum is a respiratory and reproductive infection caused by a bacterium, often seen after the introduction of new birds, and can lead to severe disease through co-infections.
- Internal parasites, such as coccidia, are common in poultry and can cause severe disease and reduce productivity.
- The most pathogenic species of coccidia are Eimeria necatrix and E. tenella.
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Test your knowledge on avian aspergillosis, a common respiratory fungal infection in birds caused by Aspergillus species. Learn about the symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis for affected birds.
