20 Questions
Which type of poisoning is the most common form of wildlife poisoning?
Pesticide toxicity
What is the common cause of botulism in waterfowl?
Dead animals decomposing with maggots
Which drug is associated with hypothermia in birds as a result of poisoning?
Alphachloralose
Which type of anaesthesia is preferred for wild birds?
Gaseous isoflurane
What is one of the common reasons for a major catastrophic event affecting wild birds?
Oil spill
What is the first step in the treatment of wild birds affected by an oil spill?
Stabilization of the dehydrated and malnourished bird
Which compound is commonly found in commercial louse powders for birds?
Permethrin
Which family of flies can cause potential danger to avian species by eating their way into the bird?
Blow fly family
What is the intermediate host for the Syngamus trachea parasite?
Earthworm
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for warming hypothermic birds?
Giving them a warm bath
Which cleaning agent is recommended for removal of oil from birds?
Fairy Liquid
What is the normal level of lead in a bird's blood?
Below 0.4 ppm
Which of the following is a common symptom of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in young birds?
Growth retardation
What is the recommended treatment for Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
0.2 mg/kg ivermectin injection
Which protozoal infection may be associated with Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
Histomoniasis
What is the consequence of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in young birds?
Growth retardation
What is the recommended dosage of ivermectin injection for the treatment of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
0.2 mg/kg
Which condition is commonly known as 'angel wing' and is seen in Budgerigars, Macaws, and Geese?
Carpometacarpal Luxation
Which mite is the cause of scaly beak in Galliformes and passerine birds?
Knemidocoptes pilae
Which louse infests waterfowl and is associated with damage to feathers, leading to 'wet feather' disease?
Holomenopon spp.
Test your knowledge about the most common forms of wildlife poisoning, causes of botulism in waterfowl, drug-associated hypothermia in birds, preferred anaesthesia for wild birds, catastrophic events affecting wild birds, and the first step in treating wild birds affected by an oil spill.
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