Avian Nutritional Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
which nutritional disease is characterized by the following:
- sinus infection
- blunted choanal papillae
- squamous metaplasia of epitheilial tissues
- hyperkeratosis
A
hypovitaminosis A
2
Q
what is the most common mineral deficiency in birds?
A
calcium deficinecy
3
Q
which nutritional disease is characterized by:
- low muscle mass and anemia
A
essential amino acid deficiency
4
Q
obesity in pet birds can lead to what 2 things?
A
hepatic lipidosis
xanthomas/lipomas
5
Q
feeding excessive sugar to a pet bird leads to overgrowth of
A
C perfringens
