Tag Archives: Avian

Granulomatous enteritis in a Parrot- Mycobacterium genavense

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Brian

Granulomatous enteritis in a Parrot- Mycobacterium genavense History: An 11 year old intact male Scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani) had diarrhea off and on for a few weeks, then died. Gross findings: The bird was slightly thin with a prominent keel. … Continue reading →

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Infectious laryngotracheitis in several chickens (ILT)- GHV-1

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Brian

Infectious laryngotracheitis in several chickens (ILT)- GHV-1 History: A farm has lost 20 out of 100 birds. Gross Lesions: The compiled gross findings for 3 submitted chickens included: 1) Emaciation with severe pectoral muscle atrophy 2) Small intestine:  Nematodiasis; Ascardia galli 3) Ceca: … Continue reading →

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Proventricular dilatation in a Cockatoo

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Brian

Proventricular dilatation in a Cockatoo History: A male adult Cockatoo had regurgitated.  His feed was changed but continued to regurgitate, and died within a few days. Gross Pathology: The bird was very thin with a very prominent keel bone and … Continue reading →

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Coccidiosis in a Chukar

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Brian

Coccidiosis in a Chukar History:   The flock is healthy in the brooder house, but 3-4 weeks after being turned out 2-5% of the birds get weak, thin, and listless. Gross Lesions:  The two birds were in good body condition with no … Continue reading →

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Ventriculitis, Hepatitis, and unusual inclusion bodies in Quail

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Brian

Ventriculitis, Hepatitis, and unusual inclusion bodies in Quail This post presents some unusual and interesting histologic findings of Quail.  Three quail of different ages died acutely.  The birds are raised since birth and at 1 month are turned into an outside … Continue reading →

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