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What are the clinical signs of lead poisoning in birds of prey?
What are the clinical signs of lead poisoning in birds of prey?
What is the preferred site for blood sampling in birds of prey?
What is the preferred site for blood sampling in birds of prey?
What is a common cause of pododermatitis in birds of prey?
What is a common cause of pododermatitis in birds of prey?
What is the recommended treatment for crop stasis in birds of prey?
What is the recommended treatment for crop stasis in birds of prey?
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What are the symptoms of Wing Tip Oedema and Necrosis Syndrome (WTONS) in birds of prey?
What are the symptoms of Wing Tip Oedema and Necrosis Syndrome (WTONS) in birds of prey?
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What is a common cause of fractures in birds of prey?
What is a common cause of fractures in birds of prey?
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What are the symptoms of head trauma in birds of prey?
What are the symptoms of head trauma in birds of prey?
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What is the recommended method for repairing tibiotarsal fractures in birds of prey?
What is the recommended method for repairing tibiotarsal fractures in birds of prey?
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What are the preferred methods for administering medication to birds of prey?
What are the preferred methods for administering medication to birds of prey?
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What is the cause of over-gorging in birds of prey leading to crop stasis?
What is the cause of over-gorging in birds of prey leading to crop stasis?
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What is the term for the management system in which birds of prey are tethered on blocks or perches?
What is the term for the management system in which birds of prey are tethered on blocks or perches?
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Which condition in birds of prey is characterized by abnormal mutes, vomiting, regurgitation, and anorexia?
Which condition in birds of prey is characterized by abnormal mutes, vomiting, regurgitation, and anorexia?
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What is the term for the fungal infection found in the environment that can affect susceptible birds, causing weight loss, lethargy, and behavior change?
What is the term for the fungal infection found in the environment that can affect susceptible birds, causing weight loss, lethargy, and behavior change?
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Which parasite often found in earthworms causes head shaking, white/yellow plaques in the mouth, diarrhea, weight loss, and lethargy in birds of prey?
Which parasite often found in earthworms causes head shaking, white/yellow plaques in the mouth, diarrhea, weight loss, and lethargy in birds of prey?
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What is the term for the parasite common in birds of prey eating pigeons, affecting the mouth, oesophagus, and crop?
What is the term for the parasite common in birds of prey eating pigeons, affecting the mouth, oesophagus, and crop?
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What is the term for the condition that can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, endoparasitic, toxic, or other factors in birds of prey?
What is the term for the condition that can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, endoparasitic, toxic, or other factors in birds of prey?
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Which term refers to various aspects of birds of prey care such as flight weight, casts, imping, mutes, managed birds, mews, hoods, and safe handling?
Which term refers to various aspects of birds of prey care such as flight weight, casts, imping, mutes, managed birds, mews, hoods, and safe handling?
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What is the term for the specific dietary needs of birds of prey including eating entire carcasses, avoiding pure muscle, and consuming a balanced diet?
What is the term for the specific dietary needs of birds of prey including eating entire carcasses, avoiding pure muscle, and consuming a balanced diet?
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Which condition can lead to weight loss, lethargy, and behavior change in susceptible birds?
Which condition can lead to weight loss, lethargy, and behavior change in susceptible birds?
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Which parasite affects the mouth, oesophagus, and crop in birds of prey eating pigeons?
Which parasite affects the mouth, oesophagus, and crop in birds of prey eating pigeons?
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What is the primary purpose of falconry?
What is the primary purpose of falconry?
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Under UK law, when is it illegal to keep a raptor from the wild?
Under UK law, when is it illegal to keep a raptor from the wild?
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How many incidents in England and Wales were caused by poisoning in the five-year period prior to 2018?
How many incidents in England and Wales were caused by poisoning in the five-year period prior to 2018?
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What is the purpose of licensing by Defra in the context of birds of prey?
What is the purpose of licensing by Defra in the context of birds of prey?
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What is the significance of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in relation to wild birds?
What is the significance of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in relation to wild birds?
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What is the exception to the rule requiring a licence to keep raptors from the wild?
What is the exception to the rule requiring a licence to keep raptors from the wild?
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What is the key requirement for owning or flying captive bred birds of prey?
What is the key requirement for owning or flying captive bred birds of prey?
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What does the term 'falconry' refer to?
What does the term 'falconry' refer to?
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What type of incidents have caused harm to wild birds in England and Wales?
What type of incidents have caused harm to wild birds in England and Wales?
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What does the UK law require in relation to wild birds of prey?
What does the UK law require in relation to wild birds of prey?
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Study Notes
- The text discusses the care and management of birds of prey in falconry. #universityofsurrey
- Birds of Prey include hawks (shortwings), falcons (longwings), buzzards (broadwings), and eagles. #universityofsurrey
- Common injuries in birds of prey can be caused by husbandry issues, such as sand impactions, jesses rubbing, and bumblefoot. #universityofsurrey
- Two husbandry systems: tethered on blocks or perches, or in aviaries (free lofting). #universityofsurrey
- Perch types include bow perches and block perches. #universityofsurrey
- Birds of prey have specific dietary needs, including eating entire carcasses, avoiding pure muscle, and consuming a balanced diet. #universityofsurrey
- Flying equipment includes jesses, swivels, and leashes. #universityofsurrey
- Terminology refers to various aspects of birds of prey care, such as flight weight, casts, imping, mutes, managed birds, mews, hoods, and safe handling. #universityofsurrey
- Safe handling practices include always casting a bird to examine it, using a towel, and weighing birds daily. #universityofsurrey
- Common conditions in birds of prey include Aspergillosis, Enteritis, Capillaria, Coccidiosis, Lead Poisoning, Crop Stasis, Frost Bite, Wing tip oedema, Pododermatisis, Blunt Trauma, and Fractures. #universityofsurrey
- Aspergillosis is a fungal infection found in the environment and can affect susceptible birds, causing weight loss, lethargy, and behavior change. #universityofsurrey
- Diagnosis and treatment for Aspergillosis include blood tests, surgery, nebulization, radiographs, hygiene measures, and medications. #universityofsurrey
- Enteritis is characterized by abnormal mutes, vomiting, regurgitation, and anorexia, and can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, endoparasitic, toxic, or other factors. #universityofsurrey
- Capillaria is a nematode parasite, often found in earthworms, that causes head shaking, white/yellow plaques in the mouth, diarrhea, weight loss, and lethargy. #universityofsurrey
- Trichomonas is a protozoan parasite that affects the mouth, oesophagus, and crop, and is common in birds of prey eating pigeons. #universityofsurrey
- Prevention measures for Trichomonas include freezing pigeons before defrosting and feeding. #universityofsurrey
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This quiz covers the terminology, husbandry, handling techniques, and common diseases and injuries related to birds of prey. Learn about the correct care and safe handling of different types of raptors.
