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Which region of the avian spine is the most susceptible to damage?

  • Free lumbar (correct)
  • Cervical
  • Synsacrum
  • Notarium

    • How many complete ribs do parrots typically have in their thoracic vertebrae?

  • 8 (correct)
  • 6
  • 4
  • 10

    • Which part of the avian pelvic girdle is fused?

  • Ilium
  • Ischium
  • Pubis
  • All of the above (correct)

    • How many digits do most birds have?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which digit has the most phalanges?

    <p>Digit 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the avian heart be seen lying on the VD view?

    <p>Between the 2nd and 6th thoracic ribs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common sign of the acute form of Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)?

    <p>Fractured feathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed incubation period for NGD during acute flare-ups?

    <p>Two to three weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should exposed birds be kept isolated in single-bird households?

    <p>At least two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best prevention for NGD?

    <p>Maintaining a closed collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can the circovirus, which causes PBFD, remain viable in the environment?

    <p>2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed incubation period for NGD?

    <p>One to two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?

    <p>Weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most recent suggestion for the name of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?

    <p>Lymphoplasmatic glanglioneuritis and encephalitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following birds is NOT susceptible to neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD)?

    <p>Canaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age of birds affected by neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD)?

    <p>3.8 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of neuropathic gastric dilatation (NGD) in birds?

    <p>Immune reaction to a Borna virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic method can be used to visualize proventricular dilatation in birds with NGD?

    <p>Abdominal radiographs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which view is best for assessing the size and shape of the heart-liver silhouette in psittacines?

    <p>VD view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an enlarged coelomic silhouette on the VD view indicate in psittacines?

    <p>Hepatomegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dilation of the proventriculus indicate in psittacines?

    <p>Proventricular dilation syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal depth of the proventriculus in a parrot on the lateral view?

    <p>Less than 48% of the greatest depth of the carina (keel)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the spleen typically visible on the lateral view in psittacines?

    <p>Cranial to the femur, at mid abdominal cavity height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a loss of the hour glass shape on the VD view indicate in psittacines?

    <p>Abdominal space occupying lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of dilation of the proventriculus?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criteria for diagnosing dilation of the proventriculus?

    <p>Depth of proventriculus greater than 48% of the depth of the carina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biopsy site is contraindicated for diagnosing neuropathic gastric dilatation?

    <p>Ventriculus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of lympho-plasmatic infiltration in the brain of affected birds?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration of therapy with NSAID for treating proventriculus dilation?

    <p>4-6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended biopsy site for diagnosing NGD?

    <p>Crop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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