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1. Analgesic Efficacy of Tramadol Compared With Meloxicam in Ducks (Cairina moschata domestica) Evaluated by Ground-Reactive Forces

Author:
Ryan S. Bailey; Julie D. Sheldon; Matthew C. Allender; Michael J. Adkesson; Sathya K. Chinnadurai
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.2 pp. 133-140
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Cairina moschata; analgesics; anesthesia; arthritis; ducks; meloxicam; models; tap water
Abstract:
... The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of tramadol and meloxicam in an induced, temporary arthritis model in ducks as assessed by ground-reactive forces measured by a pressure-sensitive walkway (PSW) system. Twelve ducks (Cairina moschata domestica) were randomly separated into 3 equal groups of 4 birds each: water control, tramadol treatment, and meloxicam treatment. Baseline mea ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-364

2. Assessment of Three Diet Types on Constitutive Immune Parameters in Captive Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)

Author:
Kayla A. Eggleston; Elizabeth M. Schultz; Dustin G. Reichard
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.4 pp. 398-405
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Astrebla; Candida albicans; Escherichia coli; Phalaris canariensis; blood; body weight; budgerigars; data collection; diet; dietary recommendations; flax; grass seed; immune response; leukocyte count; malnutrition; millets; nutrient content; nutrient requirements; oats; risk; seeds
Abstract:
... Proper diet and nutrition are essential for maintaining the health of captive birds, but specific nutritional requirements can vary by species. Our knowledge of avian nutrition is predominantly based on data collected from gallinaceous birds, which is the primary basis for the dietary recommendations for companion birds, such as budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) and other psittacine birds, pot ...
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10.1647/2018-395

3. Bilateral Anterior Uveitis in a Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) With a Metastatic Pectoral Malignant Mesenchymoma

Author:
Michala de Linde Henriksen; Leslie Sharkey; Dana Franzen-Klein; Arno Wünschmann; Leandro B. C. Teixeira; Richard Dubielzig; Michelle Willette
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.2 pp. 171-178
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Aegolius acadicus; adrenal glands; adults; antibiotics; birds; clinical examination; cornea; desmin; drug therapy; histopathology; inflammation; males; metastasis; muscles; myoglobin; neoplasm cells; osteosarcoma; sternum; striated muscle
Abstract:
... A captive, adult, male northern saw-whet owl (Aegolius acadicus) was examined for blepharospasm of the left eye. The owl was diagnosed with bilateral anterior uveitis and a corneal ulceration in the left eye. It was treated with oral and topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and a topical antibiotic. Multiple recheck examinations and medication adjustments were performed over the next ...
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10.1647/2017-326

4. Characterization of an Unusual Mesenchymal Tumor in the Proventriculus of a Free-ranging Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

Author:
Peach Van Wick; Byunghak Kang; Lisa M. Mangus; Ernesto Dominguez-Villegas
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 296-301
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Buteo jamaicensis; adults; females; gastrointestinal neoplasms; immunohistochemistry; proventriculus; tissues
Abstract:
... An adult, female red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) was presented for examination after being found unable to fly on a private citizen's property. Further diagnostic testing revealed a vascular, soft tissue mass arising from the serosal surface of the proximal proventriculus. Postmortem histological and immunohistochemical examination of the mass revealed an unusual mesenchymal tumor with feature ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-365

5. Clinical and Pathological Aspects of Systemic Isospora Infection in Blue-crowned Laughing Thrushes (Garrulax courtoisi) at Jersey Zoo

Author:
Alberto Rodriguez Barbón; Javier López; Jan Jamriška; Ann Thomasson; Josephine Braun; Mark F. Stidworthy
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 265-277
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Garrulax; Isospora; Turdidae; bird diseases; birds; blood; cytochrome-c oxidase; death; genetic correlation; heart; inflammation; kidneys; liver; lungs; merozoites; mitochondria; mortality; muscles; myositis; necropsy; polymerase chain reaction; spleen; splenomegaly; striated muscle; zoos
Abstract:
... Based on a review of species mortalities, systemic Isospora species was identified as the primary cause of death in 22% (19 of 87) of blue-crowned laughing thrushes (BCLTs; Garrulax courtoisi) at the Jersey Zoo between 1997 and 2016. Fifty-eight percent of the affected birds were between 1 and 2 years old, and in 89% of cases, death occurred between August and December. Abnormal clinical findings ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-377

6. Closed Reduction of a Rostroparasphenopalatal Luxation in a Red-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae)

Author:
Julie A. Hébert
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 285-288
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae; beak; parakeets; radiography
Abstract:
... A 1-year-old red-crowned parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae) was presented with an acute onset of hyperprotraction of the upper beak and an inability to return the beak to its normal position. With the abnormal beak position, the bird was unable to eat. Standard radiographic images of the head supported a diagnosis of a rostroparasphenopalatal luxation. The luxation was reduced with a 23-gauge ...
DOI:
10.1647/1082-6742-33.3.285

7. Comparison of Dorsoventral Erect and Ventrodorsal Supine Radiographic Views for the Evaluation of Intracoelomic Organs in Clinically Normal African Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus)

Author:
Graham Zoller; Lucile Chassang; Olivia van Steyvoort; Minh Huynh
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 218-228
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Psittacus erithacus; air sacs; anesthesia; cross-over studies; digestive tract; heart; liver; parrots; proventriculus; radiography; sedation; surface area; thorax; waist
Abstract:
... Standard positioning for radiographic evaluation may require sedation and can be deleterious in critically ill birds. A prospective crossover study was performed in 15 clinically normal African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) to describe an alternative, unrestrained radiographic view. Whole-body radiographs were obtained in unrestrained dorsoventral erect (DVE) views and in anesthetized ventrod ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-361

8. Comparison of Two Treatment Modalities and PCR to Assess Treatment Effectiveness in Macrorhabdosis

Author:
Julia M. Poleschinski; Jens U. Straub; Volker Schmidt
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 245-250
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
amphotericin B; budgerigars; drinking water; feces; flocks; microscopy; oral administration; pathogens; polymerase chain reaction; signs and symptoms (animals and humans)
Abstract:
... Macrorhabdosis is a debilitating disease condition that affects budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus), cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus), and many other bird species worldwide. Macrorhabdus ornithogaster is a pathogen which leads to nonspecific clinical signs, and to date, diagnosis as well as therapy are still challenging. In this study, medical histories of 32 budgerigars and 7 cockatiels with ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-358

9. Development of an in Vivo Lipopolysaccharide Inflammation Model to Study the Pharmacodynamics of COX-2 Inhibitors Celecoxib, Mavacoxib, and Meloxicam in Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus)

Author:
Elke Gasthuys; Renée Houben; Roel Haesendonck; Siegrid De Baere; Stanislas U. Sys; Joachim Morrens; Gunther Antonissen
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.4 pp. 349-360
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
analgesics; anti-inflammatory activity; birds; enzyme inhibition; females; hypothermia; inflammation; intravenous injection; lipopolysaccharides; males; medicine; meloxicam; models; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; pain; pharmacodynamics; posture; prostaglandin synthase; prostaglandins; surgery
Abstract:
... Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used frequently in avian medicine for their antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties during surgery and for diseases that cause tissue damage and inflammation. NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which are responsible for the induction of pyresis, pain, and inflammation. In our study, a lipopolysaccharide-induced (LPS) pyre ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-391

10. Diagnosis and Treatment of a Swainson's Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii) With Rhinosinusitis

Author:
Rachel M. Baden; David Sanchez-Migallon Guzman; Brian L. Speer; Amberly M. Sokoloff; Michelle G. Hawkins
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.2 pp. 155-160
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Ramphastos; amphotericin B; biopsy; ciprofloxacin; diverticulum; females; fungi; gentamicin; granuloma; image analysis; keratin; nose; radiography; rhinitis; rhinoscopy; tissues; tobramycin; tomography
Abstract:
... A female Swainson's toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii) was presented for examination with a 2-year history of mucoid nasal discharge and abnormal growth of the rhamphotheca. Nasal cytologic examination and culture results were consistent with mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacterial rhinitis. Radiographic and computed tomographic imaging demonstrated a deviated septum of the nasal diverticulum a ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-354

11. Diplotriaena—An Air Sac Nematode Found in a New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae)

Author:
Matthew C. Gosbell; Kathy H. Y. Luk
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.2 pp. 189-192
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Nematoda; adults; air sacs; birds; eggs; epithelium; histology; hyperplasia; insects; larvae; lungs; metaplasia; necropsy; parasites; Australia
Abstract:
... A New Holland honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae), a common species found mostly in the southern parts of Australia, was examined after a presumed traumatic incident but died several hours after presentation. At necropsy, a Diplotriaena nematode was found in a cranial air sac. Although no obvious gross pathologic changes were attributed to the nematode, histologic changes of bronchial epithe ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-352

12. Distraction Osteogenesis in Two Wild Raptors

Author:
Irene Bueno; Gregory Anderson; Michelle Willette; Patrick T. Redig; Julia Ponder
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.4 pp. 427-436
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Bubo virginianus; Falco peregrinus; adults; birds of prey; bone formation; callus; females; fracture fixation; hatching; orthopedics; patients; pelvis; pododermatitis
Abstract:
... Distraction osteogenesis was used in 2 wild raptor patients for the repair of tibiotarsal fractures. The first case was a hatching year female peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) admitted with an open oblique right distal tibiotarsal fracture. The fracture was surgically managed with the external skeletal fixator intramedullary pin tie-in technique (ESF-IM pin tie-in). Appropriate healing of the f ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-384

13. Effect of Three Different Sedatives on Electroretinography Recordings in Domestic Pigeons (Columba livia)

Author:
Lina Susanti; Seonmi Kang; Sangwan Park; Eunjin Park; Yoonji Park; Boyun Kim; Sunhyo Kim; Kangmoon Seo
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.2 pp. 115-122
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Columba livia; alfaxalone; analysis of variance; dark adaptation; dogs; electroretinography; medetomidine; pigeons; sedation; sedatives; xylazine
Abstract:
... This study was conducted to compare the effects of 3 different sedative agents on electroretinography (ERG) in domestic pigeons (Columba livia). Six pigeons were sedated with alfaxalone, xylazine, and medetomidine at separate times with a 1-week washout period between sedative administration. After sedation with each agent, pigeons underwent the modified ERG protocol adapted from the standardized ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-351

14. Effects of Fluorescent Lighting Versus Sunlight Exposure on Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Feather Destructive Behavior in Hispaniolan Amazon Parrots (Amazona ventralis)

Author:
Jennifer A. West; Thomas N. Tully; Javier G. Nevarez; Rhett W. Stout
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 235-244
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
25-hydroxycholecalciferol; Amazona; animal husbandry; autism; blood serum; calcium; fluorescent lighting; ionization; magnesium; parrots; pets; psychosocial factors; solar radiation; ultraviolet radiation; vitamin D deficiency
Abstract:
... Low exposure to ultraviolet light, and resulting vitamin D deficiency, has recently been linked to autism spectrum disorder in people. Captive psittacine birds that exhibit feather destructive behavior share similarities with people affected by autism spectrum disorder, such as repetitive (stereotypies) and self-harming behaviors. The metabolic and psychological effects of housing pet parrots indo ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-378

15. Effects of Isoflurane Anesthesia on the Hematologic Values of Rehabilitated Wild Owls

Author:
Kyra J. Berg; Julia K. Whittington; Megan K. Watson; Kelly Wiggen; Amanda Blalock; Mark A. Mitchell
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.4 pp. 369-380
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Bubo scandiacus; Bubo virginianus; Megascops asio; Strix varia; Tyto alba; adults; anesthesia; blood sampling; hematocrit; heterophils; isoflurane; leukocyte count; monocytes; patients; total solids
Abstract:
... Isoflurane anesthesia is commonly used for owls when they are being rehabilitated to minimize stress during treatments and procedures, as well as to ensure caretaker safety. However, the effects of isoflurane anesthesia on the hematologic response of owls are not known. To investigate the effects of isoflurane anesthesia on the hematology of owls, 3 phases of investigation were performed on the su ...
DOI:
10.1647/2017-333

16. Empirical Primaquine Treatment of Avian Babesiosis in Seabirds

Author:
Ralph Eric Thijl Vanstreels; Renata Hurtado; Albert Snyman; David G. Roberts; Nola J. Parsons; Pierre A. Pistorius
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 258-264
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Babesia; Phalacrocorax; Plasmodium; Spheniscus demersus; anorexia; babesiosis; bird diseases; blood; drugs; imidocarb; medical records; mixed infection; patients; retrospective studies; seabirds; South Africa
Abstract:
... Babesia species are tickborne hemoprotozoans. Although experiments have shown that primaquine is highly effective in the treatment of Babesia species infections in mammals, this drug has not been widely used for the treatment of avian babesiosis. Consequently, the treatment of this disease for avian patients has traditionally relied on an empirically established imidocarb treatment. In this study, ...
DOI:
10.1647/20178-373

17. Fatal Leucocytozoon Infection in a Captive Grey-headed Parrot (Poicephalus robustus suahelicus)

Author:
Livio Galosi; Frine E. Scaglione; Gian Enrico Magi; Susan C. Cork; Michael A. Peirce; Stefano Ferraro; Laura Starvaggi Cucuzza; Francesca T. Cannizzo; Giacomo Rossi
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.2 pp. 179-183
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Haemoproteus; Leucocytozoon; Plasmodium; Poicephalus; cytochrome b; feathers; females; genes; liver; microscopy; mitochondria; mitochondrial genome; necropsy; parrots; polymerase chain reaction
Abstract:
... A necropsy was conducted on a female grey-headed parrot (Poicephalus robustus suahelicus) that died following signs of depression, ruffled feathers, and inappetence. Microscopic examination revealed the presence of hemoprotozoa in the liver. A nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR), targeting the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene of Haemoproteus species, Plasmodium species, and Leucocytozoon species ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-353

18. Gastrointestinal Disease Associated with Non-albicans Candida Species in Six Birds

Author:
Kyle A. Donnelly; James F. X. Wellehan; Katherine Quesenberry
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.4 pp. 413-418
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Amazona auropalliata; Ara ararauna; Candida albicans; Candida glabrata; Candida krusei; Streptopelia; antibiotics; antifungal agents; candidiasis; comorbidity; diarrhea; doves; fungal culture; gastrointestinal diseases; gastrointestinal system; geographical distribution; health services; human health; humans; medicine; mycobiota; parrots; patients; sequence analysis; signs and symptoms (animals and humans)
Abstract:
... A non-albicans Candida species was identified in 6 birds exhibiting clinical signs associated with gastrointestinal disease. The clinical disease signs noted in these 6 birds included diarrhea, regurgitation, and melena, and were considered concurrent or identified secondary to other comorbidities. Candida glabrata was identified in a yellow-naped Amazon parrot (Amazona auropalliata), a ring-necke ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-419

19. High Prevalence of Cryptococcus neoformans and Isolation of Other Opportunistic Fungi From Pigeon (Columba livia) Droppings in Northeast Iran

Author:
Zahra Ghaderi; Samaneh Eidi; Jamshid Razmyar
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.4 pp. 335-339
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Columba livia; Cryptococcus neoformans; Rhizopus; animal pathogens; children; cryptococcosis; elderly; feral animals; fungal contamination; meningoencephalitis; molds (fungi); patients; pigeons; risk; sodium chloride; yeasts; Iran
Abstract:
... Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic human pathogen that causes cryptococcosis, a life-threatening infection that usually manifests as meningoencephalitis in immunocompromised patients. Pigeon (Columba livia) droppings can spread pathogenic yeasts and mold fungi, such as C neoformans, in the environment. The objective of this study was to isolate C neoformans and other opportunistic fungi f ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-370

20. Horner Syndrome in Birds of Prey

Author:
Mathieu K. LaChance; Guy Fitzgerald; Stéphane Lair; Marion R. Desmarchelier
Source:
Journal of avian medicine and surgery 2019 v.33 no.4 pp. 381-387
ISSN:
1082-6742
Subject:
Accipitriformes; Falconiformes; Strigiformes; birds of prey; eyelids; retrospective studies; signs and symptoms (animals and humans)
Abstract:
... Horner syndrome, which results from oculosympathetic denervation, has rarely been reported in birds. A retrospective study was conducted in a raptor rehabilitation program to gain further insight into Horner syndrome in birds. Data from 5128 live raptors admitted over 20 years were reviewed. Horner syndrome was identified in 22 individuals from 13 different species. Raptors from the orders Strigif ...
DOI:
10.1647/2018-383