First report and genotyping of Dientamoeba fragilis in pet budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus), with zoonotic importance
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DOI: 10.1111/zph.12949
Abstract: The protozoan Dientamoeba fragilis is one of the most common parasites in the digestive system of humans worldwide. The host range and transmission routes of D. fragilis, including the role of animals, are still ambiguous… read more here.
Keywords: budgerigars melopsittacus; melopsittacus undulatus; first report; dientamoeba fragilis ... See more keywords
Macrorhabdus ornithogaster Infection and Spontaneous Proventricular Adenocarcinoma in Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)
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DOI: 10.1177/0300985818823773
Abstract: Proventricular infection with the anamorphic, ascomycetous yeast Macrorhabdus ornithogaster and disease associated with infection (macrorhabdiosis) have been widely reported in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus). Proventricular adenocarcinoma has also been previously reported in this species. In a… read more here.
Keywords: proventricular adenocarcinoma; infection; macrorhabdus ornithogaster; budgerigars melopsittacus ... See more keywords
IDENTIFICATION AND CORRELATION OF A NOVEL SIADENOVIRUS IN A FLOCK OF BUDGERIGARS (MELOPSITTACUS UNDULATES) INFECTED WITH SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM IN THE UNITED STATES
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DOI: 10.1638/2019-0083
Abstract: Abstract: A flock of budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulates) was purchased from a licensed breeder and quarantined at a zoologic facility within the United States in 2016. Following 82 deaths within the flock, the remaining 66 birds… read more here.
Keywords: flock; flock budgerigars; siadenovirus; melopsittacus undulates ... See more keywords
RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN A POPULATION OF CAPTIVE BUDGERIGARS (MELOPSITTACUS UNDULATES)
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DOI: 10.1638/2020-0227
Abstract: Abstract: This retrospective study reviews the diseases associated with morbidity and mortality in 221 budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulates) from a captive population from 2013 to 2019. The study aimed to evaluate the health status of a… read more here.
Keywords: budgerigars melopsittacus; population; melopsittacus undulates; morbidity mortality ... See more keywords
Effects of Midazolam on Food Intake in Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)
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DOI: 10.1647/20-00096
Abstract: Abstract: Currently, drug-induced stimulation of appetite is not commonly performed in hyporexic or anorexic companion psittacine birds. Instead, to prevent a catabolic state and weight loss, supplemental feedings are routinely performed by crop gavage. However,… read more here.
Keywords: budgerigars melopsittacus; administration; food; midazolam food ... See more keywords
Qualitative investigation of µ- and κ-opioid receptor distribution in the brains of budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus).
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DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.21.04.0052
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To perform a qualitative analysis of the distribution of µ- and κ-opioid receptor mRNA in the forebrain and midbrain of budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus). SAMPLE 8 brains of male budgerigars. PROCEDURES Custom-made RNA hybridization probes… read more here.
Keywords: budgerigars melopsittacus; opioid receptor; melopsittacus undulatus; receptor mrna ... See more keywords
Evaluation of dexmedetomidine-midazolam sedation in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus).
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.22.01.0005
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the sedative effects of IM administration of a high or low dose of dexmedetomidine in combination with midazolam in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus). ANIMALS 20 healthy adult budgerigars. PROCEDURES In a prospective, randomized,… read more here.
Keywords: budgerigars melopsittacus; administration; midazolam; melopsittacus undulatus ... See more keywords