Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Proventricular dilatation disease: an emerging exotic disease of parrots in Australia.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Doneley, R J T et al.
- Affiliation:
- West Toowoomba Veterinary Surgery · Australia
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
Proventricular dilatation disease is a viral illness that affects the nervous system in parrots. Although it was previously thought to be rare in Australia, a group of cases was reported in southeast Queensland between 2005 and 2006. The study describes the symptoms observed in these parrots, as well as findings from autopsies and tissue examinations. Unfortunately, the researchers could not find a common cause or source for these cases. This raises concerns for both pet birds and wild birds in Australia.
Abstract
Proventricular dilatation disease is a viral disease seen as a segmental neuropathy in parrots. It has always been believed to be a disease exotic to Australia, with the only reported case being a legally imported Green Wing Macaw (Ara chloroptera) in 1993. This paper reports a cluster of cases seen in south-east Queensland in 2005 to 2006. Clinical signs, autopsy findings and histopathological findings are described. No pattern or common source for these cases could be identified. The implications for Australian aviculture and avifauna are discussed.
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