Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Management of avian flock emergencies.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 1998
- Authors:
- Echols, M S & Speer, B L
- Affiliation:
- Oakley Veterinary and Bird Hospital · United States
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
When dealing with emergencies in a group of birds, it's important to gather a complete history and perform a physical exam before starting treatment. While the approach to a sick individual bird and a group of sick birds is similar, the steps taken are different. Often, infections are part of the problem, but they are not usually the main cause of illness in the entire flock. It's crucial to understand how to recognize and manage these emergencies to improve the overall health of the birds. The focus is on providing a better understanding of how to care for the health of the entire group.
Abstract
Managing avian flock emergencies requires a thorough history, physical examination, and record review before instituting appropriate therapy. Although the general thought processes are similar between approaching a sick individual bird and a "diseased" aviary, the actual steps are different. Infectious diseases are often a component of aviary emergencies but are rarely the primary cause of flock "disease." Managing flock emergencies typically goes beyond addressing individual pathogens. Recognizing, evaluating, and treating flock emergencies are discussed with the intent to provide a better understanding of flock health medicine principles.
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