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Which type of poisoning is the most common form of wildlife poisoning?
Which type of poisoning is the most common form of wildlife poisoning?
- Botulism
- Organic poisoning
- Trauma
- Pesticide toxicity (correct)
What is the common cause of botulism in waterfowl?
What is the common cause of botulism in waterfowl?
- Swimming in contaminated water
- Drought
- Dead animals decomposing with maggots (correct)
- Ingesting contaminated plants
Which drug is associated with hypothermia in birds as a result of poisoning?
Which drug is associated with hypothermia in birds as a result of poisoning?
- Clostridium botulinum exotoxin
- Strychnine
- Mevinphos
- Alphachloralose (correct)
Which type of anaesthesia is preferred for wild birds?
Which type of anaesthesia is preferred for wild birds?
What is one of the common reasons for a major catastrophic event affecting wild birds?
What is one of the common reasons for a major catastrophic event affecting wild birds?
What is the first step in the treatment of wild birds affected by an oil spill?
What is the first step in the treatment of wild birds affected by an oil spill?
Which compound is commonly found in commercial louse powders for birds?
Which compound is commonly found in commercial louse powders for birds?
Which family of flies can cause potential danger to avian species by eating their way into the bird?
Which family of flies can cause potential danger to avian species by eating their way into the bird?
What is the intermediate host for the Syngamus trachea parasite?
What is the intermediate host for the Syngamus trachea parasite?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for warming hypothermic birds?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for warming hypothermic birds?
Which cleaning agent is recommended for removal of oil from birds?
Which cleaning agent is recommended for removal of oil from birds?
What is the normal level of lead in a bird's blood?
What is the normal level of lead in a bird's blood?
Which of the following is a common symptom of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in young birds?
Which of the following is a common symptom of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in young birds?
What is the recommended treatment for Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
What is the recommended treatment for Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
Which protozoal infection may be associated with Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
Which protozoal infection may be associated with Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
What is the consequence of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in young birds?
What is the consequence of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in young birds?
What is the recommended dosage of ivermectin injection for the treatment of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
What is the recommended dosage of ivermectin injection for the treatment of Heterakis spp. ascarid infection in birds?
Which condition is commonly known as 'angel wing' and is seen in Budgerigars, Macaws, and Geese?
Which condition is commonly known as 'angel wing' and is seen in Budgerigars, Macaws, and Geese?
Which mite is the cause of scaly beak in Galliformes and passerine birds?
Which mite is the cause of scaly beak in Galliformes and passerine birds?
Which louse infests waterfowl and is associated with damage to feathers, leading to 'wet feather' disease?
Which louse infests waterfowl and is associated with damage to feathers, leading to 'wet feather' disease?
