Journal article
Parasitic infection in a flock of Rufous-crested Bustards (Eupodotis ruficrista) in the United Arab Emirates
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol.26(4), pp.590-596
1995
Abstract
Otiditaenia macqueeni, Raillietina sp., Paronchocerca tonkinensis and Allodapa sp. were recovered from a group of rufous-crested bustards (Eupodotis ruficrista) which died after importation into the United Arab Emirates. Associated findings at post-mortem examination included cardiac rupture, weight loss, trichomoniasis and enteritis. Histologic examinations revealed Paronchocerca sp. microfilariae in sections of liver, kidney, lung and myocardium. Haemoproteus telfordi and H. tenderoi were identified in blood smears from two of the birds. These parasites may be a contributary factor in the high mortality of rufous-crested bustards in captivity.
Details
- Title
- Parasitic infection in a flock of Rufous-crested Bustards (Eupodotis ruficrista) in the United Arab Emirates
- Authors/Creators
- P.K. Nicholls (Author/Creator)T.A. Bailey (Author/Creator)L.M. Gibbons (Author/Creator)A. Jones (Author/Creator)J.H. Samour (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol.26(4), pp.590-596
- Publisher
- American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Identifiers
- 991005545180007891
- Copyright
- American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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