Megabacteriosis in a flock of budgerigars

Authors: Christensen N.H.; Hunter J.E.B.; Alley M.R.

Source: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 45, Number 5, 1 October 1997 , pp. 196-198(3)

Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association

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Abstract:

Megabacteriosis was diagnosed as the cause of depression and wasting in a flock of breeding budgerigars in the Manawatu. Large numbers of megabacteria were detected in direct smears from mucosal scrapings of the proventriculus of two birds and in the faeces of live birds. The diagnosis was confirmed by demonstrating a chronic proventriculitis histologically associated with megabacterial organisms. Treatment of seven individuals with amphotericin B resulted in clinically sustained weight gain over a 10-week period. Treatment of the whole flock resulted in the resumption of normal condition, behaviour and activity.

Keywords: Bird; Bacterial; Ill thrift

Document Type: Short communication

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