Exotics - avian Flashcards
What is the HR of a bird?
HR (250-300)
What is the resp rate of a bird?
RR (17-27)
What is the temp of a bird?
temp (40-41.5)
What are the zoonotic diseases of birds?
o C. jejuni, E. rhusiopathiae, S. enteritidis, S. typhimurium, C. psittaci, avian influenza H5N1, Newcastle dz
What are the notifiable diseases of birds?
Newcastle dz, avian influenza H5N1, Paramyxoviridae
What does newcastle disease cause in birds?
High mort/morb,
various resp signs (gasp, cough, gurgling),
drooping wings,
dragging legs,
head twist,
green watery D,
partial/complete cessation of egg production,
abnormal egg shells (shape/colour)
What does avian influenza cause in birds?
High mort/morbidity,
head oedema,
depression,
cyanosis (skin/comb/wattle),
dec egg production
diarrhoea
What does pigeon paramyxovirus cause in birds?
Green watery D
depression
decreased exercise,
inappetent,
sudden mortality.
May have nervous signs before D (droopy wing, partial paralysis of wings/legs)
What are some non infectious causes of sudden death in birds?
yolk sac infec,
gumboro,
starve out,
acute death syndrome,
prolapsed oviduct
What is erysipelas?
E. rhusiopathiae, g+ve, spore forming
usually found dead/ feverish
Affects large flocks
What is acute pasteurellosis in birds?
P. multocida, g-ve, non-spore forming
Affects large flocks, turkeys more prevalent, seen in Juves
Found dead
Severe resp distress
