avian med? mod 6 huge

Which test is recommended for diagnosing PBFD in birds?

What should be done with birds that test positive for PBFD in an aviary outbreak?

When should an individual bird be considered diseased if it tests positive for PBFD?

What is the most important reason for quarantine and health screening of birds entering a collection?

Which of the following signs may indicate respiratory disease in birds?

Which bacterial species is NOT typically associated with respiratory disease in birds?

Which medication has been shown to be effective in apparently clearing positive cases of chlamydiosis in cockatiels?

What is the recommended dose of doxycycline hyclate for cockatiels?

Which medication is now questioned for its efficacy in treating chlamydiosis?

What should be withheld during therapy with doxycycline?

What type of abscessation is often associated with hypovitaminosis A in birds?

What can lead to occlusion of the nares in birds?

Which of the following is a common presenting sign of chlamydiosis in birds?

How can chlamydiosis be transmitted to humans?

What is the most common source of chlamydiosis infection in psittacine birds?

What is the incubation period for chlamydiosis?

What is the primary route of entry for Chlamydia psittaci in the host bird?

What is the recommended testing protocol for newly purchased or sick psittacine birds?

Which of the following is the preferred method for collecting samples from the nares?

What is the normal composition of the choana flora?

Which type of inflammation is typically associated with bacterial sinusitis?

Which of the following organisms is frequently implicated in URT infections?

What is the recommended treatment for mycotic infections?

Which virus has been implicated in chronic respiratory disease but is rare in the UK?

Which test is considered the gold standard for detecting the organism causing chlamydiosis?

Which test is more accurate in detecting the organism causing chlamydiosis, with no false positives as long as samples are not mixed up?

Which test can be used to determine the level of immunity in a bird's system to the organism causing chlamydiosis?

Which test is currently considered the best test available for detecting the organism causing chlamydiosis?

Which test can be performed in-house and provides an immediate result, but requires the assessment of shades of grey?

What should be done if chlamydial inclusions are found in the impression smear made from the spleen during a post mortem?

Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for detecting Aspergillosis in psittacine birds?

Which species of birds are most susceptible to Aspergillosis?

Which of the following signs is highly suggestive of the syringeal form of Aspergillosis?

Which diagnostic test is recommended for diagnosing Syngamus trachea infection in psittacine birds?

Which of the following is a potential cause of excessive egg laying in pet birds?

What is the recommended treatment for goitre/trauma in birds?

Which species of birds are commonly predisposed to excessive egg laying?

What is the recommended dietary plane for hens with excessive egg laying?

Which of the following is a medical option for preventing egg laying in cockatiels?

What is the recommended approach for controlling breeding behavior in birds?

What is the preferred technique for treating egg binding in birds if the egg is of minimal value?

What is the primary cause of most cases of egg binding in birds?

Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of diseases affecting the trachea and primary bronchi in birds?

What is the main difference between the avian trachea and the trachea in mammals?

What is the primary function of the glottis in birds?

Which of the following can cause diseases affecting the trachea and primary bronchi in birds?

Which of the following is a potential cause of parasitic respiratory disease in birds?

Which of the following is NOT a common respiratory bacterial pathogen isolated in birds?

Which of the following is a potential treatment for respiratory disease caused by Sternostoma tracheocolum in birds?

Which method of medication is effective at a local level without the risk of toxic systemic effects in birds?

Which of the following is a common respiratory bacterial pathogen isolated in birds?

What is the recommended treatment for aspiration pneumonia in birds?

Which medication is commonly used to treat Sternostoma tracheocolum infection in birds?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diseases affecting the trachea and primary bronchi?

What is the main difference between the avian trachea and the trachea in mammals?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of diseases affecting the trachea and primary bronchi?

Which diagnostic test is recommended for visualizing tracheal parasites and collecting aspirates in birds with lower respiratory tract disease?

Which fungal pathogen is the most common cause of aspergillosis in psittacine birds?

Which species of birds are most susceptible to aspergillosis?

What is the recommended medical option for preventing egg laying in cockatiels?

What is the most important factor in addressing chronic egg laying problems in birds?

What are the potential causes of feather abnormalities or plucking in birds?

Which of the following is a potential cause of subcutaneous emphysema in birds?

What is the treatment for goitre/trauma in birds?

What is the recommended approach for managing excessive egg laying in pet birds?

Which of the following parasites should always be excluded in all bird species?

What should be done in the morning after hanging a white sheet around the bird cage at night?

Which type of hypersensitivity reaction can be triggered by the presence of a gut parasite in birds?

Which bird species frequently experiences problems caused by endoparasites?

What type of examination should be performed by the clinician in all cases to exclude gut parasites?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of feather plucking in birds?

What is the recommended approach for managing feather plucking in birds if medical causes are excluded?

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of poorly or unevenly clipped wings in birds?

What is the role of behavioral modifying drugs in managing feather plucking in birds?

What is the recommended approach for managing feather plucking in birds if the bird fails to respond to environmental enrichment?

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of traumatic injury in birds?

What is the main purpose of imping in managing feather plucking in birds?

What is the recommended approach for managing feather plucking in birds if a psychological cause is suspected?

What is the primary purpose of a major lifestyle makeover in managing feather plucking in birds?

What is the recommended approach for managing feather plucking in birds if medical causes are excluded and environmental enrichment is ineffective?

What is a common cause of feather plucking in pet birds?

What is the mental age of a pet bird?

What is a potential consequence of chronic feather plucking in birds?

What is a common trigger for feather plucking in pet birds?

What is a recommended method of behavioral modification for attention-seeking feather plucking in birds?

What is a common cause of feather plucking in pet birds due to boredom?

What is a potential solution for managing separation anxiety-related feather plucking in birds?

Which of the following is a potential cause of plucking in birds?

Which medication can be used in the initial stages of retraining a bird with plucking behavior?

What is a potential consequence of breeder frustration in birds?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of plucking in birds?

What is the recommended long-term solution for breeder frustration in birds?

Which of the following is a potential cause of obsessive compulsive disorders in birds?

What is a potential cause of sudden plucking behavior in birds?

Which of the following is a potential cause of abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds?

What is often the first sign of abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds?

Which of the following is a useful telltale sign of abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds?

What is the single most significant contributory factor in pet birds experiencing abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking?

Which of the following is NOT recommended for managing abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds?

When should birds be forced onto a new diet for managing abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking?

What is the recommended approach for managing abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds if medical causes are excluded?

Which of the following is a potential cause of feather plucking in birds?

What percentage of raptor trauma cases have eye damage?

What is the primary consideration when assessing the likelihood of a bird returning to full normal function?

What is the primary purpose of environmental enrichment in managing feather plucking in birds?

What is the recommended approach for managing feather plucking in birds if medical causes are excluded and environmental enrichment is ineffective?

What is the primary cause of most cases of egg binding in birds?

What is the primary route of entry for Chlamydia psittaci in the host bird?

What is the recommended dose of doxycycline hyclate for cockatiels?

Which virus has been implicated in chronic respiratory disease but is rare in the UK?

Which of the following is NOT a potential psychological cause of feather plucking in birds?

What percentage of the day does a normal bird in the wild spend preening?

Which of the following is a recommended method for managing attention-seeking feather plucking in birds?

Which of the following is a potential solution for managing separation anxiety-related feather plucking in birds?

Which of the following is a potential cause of abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds?

What is often the first sign of abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds?

What is the recommended approach for managing abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds if medical causes are excluded?

What is the primary cause of most cases of abnormal feathers, poor plumage, and plucking in birds?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of feather plucking in birds?

What is the primary purpose of a major lifestyle makeover in managing feather plucking in birds?

What is the recommended approach for managing feather plucking in birds if a psychological cause is suspected?

What is the recommended medical option for preventing egg laying in cockatiels?

Which type of surgical intervention is recommended for stabilizing fractures in birds?

What is the disadvantage of using 1.3mm mini compression plates for avian fractures?

In which type of birds is the use of 1.3mm mini compression plates particularly useful for coracoid repairs?

Why are avian fractures least well suited to plate repair techniques?

Which of the following is a potential cause of plucking in birds?

What is the recommended treatment for breeder frustration in birds?

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of poorly or unevenly clipped wings in birds?

What is the primary function of the glottis in birds?

Which bone is one of the commonest sites for deviations in juvenile birds?

What should be assessed in relation to their longitudinal alignment and correct alignment when a juvenile bird has deviations in its long bones?

What should be considered before embarking on surgery for correcting deviations in the long bones of a juvenile bird?

What is the typical treatment for tarsal varus or vulgus in juvenile birds?

What is the primary cause of osteoarthritis in birds?

What is the key factor in correcting scissor beak in young birds?

What is the recommended treatment for bragnatism in birds?

What is the primary treatment for split mandible in birds?

What is the recommended treatment for angel wing in birds?

What is the primary cause of metabolic bone disease in birds?

Which bones are most commonly affected by deficiency in chicks?

What is the recommended treatment for correcting long bone deviations in chicks with deficiency?

What is the ideal frequency for changing aluminum finger splints in chicks with deficiency?

What is the recommended method of restraining chicks with splints to prevent undue pressures?

Which bones may be affected in severe cases of deficiency in chicks?

What is the recommended age for correcting long bone deviations in chicks with splints?

What is the primary cause of deficiency in chicks?

What are the signs of deficiency in chicks?

What is the recommended approach for managing deficiency in chicks with marked clinical signs?

What is the recommended method for correcting long bone deviations in chicks with deficiency when the bones are still soft?

Which of the following is a potential cause of splay leg in birds?

What is the recommended duration for providing a restricted diet with added Ca and D3 prior to slinging in birds?

What should be considered before attempting surgery for splay leg in birds?

What is the main purpose of using tape hobbles, rearing in a round bottomed bowl, or taping legs inside a drinking cup for splay leg in birds?

What is the only option for treating splay leg in birds if the bones have finished growing?

When should the diet be corrected for splay leg in birds?

What is the potential cause of splay leg in birds growing up nesting on a smooth surface?

What is the recommended duration for providing a restricted diet with added Ca and D3 prior to slinging in birds with splay leg?

What should be considered before attempting surgery for splay leg in birds?

What is the main purpose of using tape hobbles, rearing in a round bottomed bowl, or taping legs inside a drinking cup for splay leg in birds?

What is the only option for treating splay leg in birds if the bones have finished growing?

When should the diet be corrected for splay leg in birds?