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Which region of the avian spine is the most susceptible to damage?
Which region of the avian spine is the most susceptible to damage?
How many complete ribs do parrots typically have in their thoracic vertebrae?
How many complete ribs do parrots typically have in their thoracic vertebrae?
Which part of the avian pelvic girdle is fused?
Which part of the avian pelvic girdle is fused?
How many digits do most birds have?
How many digits do most birds have?
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Which digit has the most phalanges?
Which digit has the most phalanges?
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Where should the avian heart be seen lying on the VD view?
Where should the avian heart be seen lying on the VD view?
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Which of the following is a common sign of the acute form of Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)?
Which of the following is a common sign of the acute form of Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)?
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What is the proposed incubation period for NGD during acute flare-ups?
What is the proposed incubation period for NGD during acute flare-ups?
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How long should exposed birds be kept isolated in single-bird households?
How long should exposed birds be kept isolated in single-bird households?
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What is the best prevention for NGD?
What is the best prevention for NGD?
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How long can the circovirus, which causes PBFD, remain viable in the environment?
How long can the circovirus, which causes PBFD, remain viable in the environment?
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What is the proposed incubation period for NGD?
What is the proposed incubation period for NGD?
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?
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What is the most recent suggestion for the name of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?
What is the most recent suggestion for the name of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?
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Which of the following birds is NOT susceptible to neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD)?
Which of the following birds is NOT susceptible to neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD)?
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What is the average age of birds affected by neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD)?
What is the average age of birds affected by neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD)?
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What is the cause of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?
What is the cause of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?
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What diagnostic method can be used to visualize proventricular dilatation in birds with NGD?
What diagnostic method can be used to visualize proventricular dilatation in birds with NGD?
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Which view is best for assessing the size and shape of the heart-liver silhouette in psittacines?
Which view is best for assessing the size and shape of the heart-liver silhouette in psittacines?
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What does an enlarged coelomic silhouette on the VD view indicate in psittacines?
What does an enlarged coelomic silhouette on the VD view indicate in psittacines?
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What does dilation of the proventriculus indicate in psittacines?
What does dilation of the proventriculus indicate in psittacines?
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What is the normal depth of the proventriculus in a parrot on the lateral view?
What is the normal depth of the proventriculus in a parrot on the lateral view?
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Where is the spleen typically visible on the lateral view in psittacines?
Where is the spleen typically visible on the lateral view in psittacines?
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What does a loss of the hour glass shape on the VD view indicate in psittacines?
What does a loss of the hour glass shape on the VD view indicate in psittacines?
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Which of the following is a common cause of dilation of the proventriculus?
Which of the following is a common cause of dilation of the proventriculus?
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What is the criteria for diagnosing dilation of the proventriculus?
What is the criteria for diagnosing dilation of the proventriculus?
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Which biopsy site is contraindicated for diagnosing neuropathic gastric dilatation?
Which biopsy site is contraindicated for diagnosing neuropathic gastric dilatation?
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What is the prevalence of lympho-plasmatic infiltration in the brain of affected birds?
What is the prevalence of lympho-plasmatic infiltration in the brain of affected birds?
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What is the recommended duration of therapy with NSAID for treating proventriculus dilation?
What is the recommended duration of therapy with NSAID for treating proventriculus dilation?
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What is the recommended biopsy site for diagnosing NGD?
What is the recommended biopsy site for diagnosing NGD?
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Study Notes
Avian Anatomy and Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
- The synsacrum region of the avian spine is the most susceptible to damage.
- Parrots typically have 4-6 complete ribs in their thoracic vertebrae.
- The pelvis, ischium, and ilium are fused parts of the avian pelvic girdle.
- Most birds have 4 digits, with the 2nd digit having the most phalanges (3-4).
- The avian heart should be seen lying on the right side of the thoracic cavity on the Ventrodorsal (VD) view.
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
- A common sign of the acute form of PBFD is the presence of feather abnormalities.
- The proposed incubation period for PBFD is 1-24 months.
- The circovirus, which causes PBFD, can remain viable in the environment for up to 12 months.
- The best prevention for PBFD is hygiene and sanitation.
Neuropathic Gastric Dilatation (NGD) in Birds
- The proposed incubation period for NGD is 1-6 months.
- Exposed birds should be kept isolated in single-bird households for at least 6 months.
- The best prevention for NGD is hygiene and sanitation.
- The absence of signs of gastrointestinal disease is NOT a clinical sign of NGD.
- The most recent suggestion for the name of NGD is Macaw Fatty Acid Syndrome (MFAS).
- Cockatiels are NOT susceptible to NGD.
- The average age of birds affected by NGD is 5-7 years.
- The cause of NGD is unknown, but it is believed to be related to a viral or toxic insult.
- Contrast radiography or fluoroscopy can be used to visualize proventricular dilatation in birds with NGD.
- The Ventrodorsal (VD) view is best for assessing the size and shape of the heart-liver silhouette in psittacines.
- An enlarged coelomic silhouette on the VD view indicates proventricular dilatation in psittacines.
- Dilation of the proventriculus indicates NGD in psittacines.
- The normal depth of the proventriculus in a parrot on the lateral view is 1-2 mm.
- The spleen is typically visible on the lateral view in the area of the 2nd-3rd ribs in psittacines.
- A loss of the hour-glass shape on the VD view indicates proventricular dilatation in psittacines.
- A common cause of dilation of the proventriculus is NGD.
- The criteria for diagnosing dilation of the proventriculus are a diameter of >2 mm on the lateral view.
- The liver biopsy site is contraindicated for diagnosing NGD.
- The prevalence of lympho-plasmatic infiltration in the brain of affected birds is 80%.
- The recommended duration of therapy with NSAID for treating proventriculus dilation is 2-4 weeks.
- The recommended biopsy site for diagnosing NGD is the proventriculus or ventriculus.
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Test your knowledge on Psittacine Proventricular Dilation Syndrome (PPDS) and Macaw Wasting Syndrome (MWS) with this quiz. Learn about the differences between neurophatic gastric dilatation and macaw wasting disease and enhance your understanding of these avian conditions.