Fatal sarcocystosis in psittacine birds from Argentina.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-021-07375-6
Abstract: Five psittacine birds, one eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius), one rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri), two eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus), and one princess parrot (Polytelis alexandrae), all housed in a commercial aviary from La Plata, Buenos Aires,… read more here.
Keywords: birds argentina; falcatula; psittacine birds; sarcocystosis psittacine ... See more keywords
Suspected peripheral neuropathy secondary to lead intoxication in three psittacine birds
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2019.11.002
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Lead intoxication is common in companion birds and frequently associated clinical signs include weakness, regurgitation, and central nervous system signs including seizures and tremors. Motor neuropathies and conduction disturbances are more commonly described… read more here.
Keywords: lead intoxication; presented acute; psittacine birds; intoxication ... See more keywords
Correlation of avian bornavirus-specific antibodies and viral ribonucleic acid shedding with neurological signs and feather-damaging behaviour in psittacine birds
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.104860
Abstract: Parrot bornaviruses (PaBV) are the causative agents of proventricular dilatation disease in psittacine birds, but have also been linked to other clinical signs, including behavioural disorders and neurological signs. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: feather damaging; neurological signs; correlation; psittacine birds ... See more keywords
Unusual cases of chlamydiosis in psittacine birds
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DOI: 10.1177/03009858231162905
Abstract: Avian chlamydiosis is a common disease found in domesticated and nondomesticated avian species caused by several species of chlamydiae including but not limited to Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia avium, Chlamydia gallinacea, Chlamydia buteonis, and Chlamydia ibidis.… read more here.
Keywords: chlamydia; psittacine birds; chlamydiosis psittacine; unusual cases ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Taxa of Pasteurellaceae Among Populations of Healthy Captive Psittacine Birds
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DOI: 10.1637/11522-103016-reg
Abstract: SUMMARY Sixty-two strains of Pasteurellaceae-like bacteria were isolated from the tracheas of 87 clinically healthy psittacine birds in two Danish zoos. The isolates were identified by a combination of rpoB and 16S rRNA gene sequencing… read more here.
Keywords: taxa pasteurellaceae; like bacteria; pasteurellaceae like; psittacine birds ... See more keywords
Method Comparison Using 2 Point-of-Care Meters and a Reference Analyzer for Measuring Blood Triglycerides in Psittacine Birds
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DOI: 10.1647/2018-374
Abstract: Abstract: Female reproductive disorders, such as chronic egg laying, are common in captive psittacine birds. While a disease diagnosis related to reproductive disorders can often be accomplished by physical examination and diagnostic imaging, monitoring of… read more here.
Keywords: point care; reference analyzer; blood; psittacine birds ... See more keywords
An Evaluation of Three Diet Conversion Methods in Psittacine Birds Converting from Seed-Based Diets to Pelleted Diets
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DOI: 10.1647/21-00025
Abstract: Abstract: The nutritional deficiencies of popular seed-based diets for captive psittacine birds have been linked to physical and psychological disease conditions in these species. However, bird owners often reject transitioning their pets to nutritionally complete… read more here.
Keywords: psittacine birds; pelleted diets; conversion; seed based ... See more keywords