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Avian skin diseases.

J H Gill1

  • 1Canley Heights Veterinary Clinic, Canley Heights, Australia.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic Animal Practice
|August 2, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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Avian dermatology addresses common issues like feather plucking and psittacine beak and feather disease. Veterinarians are also seeing more skin tumors in aging pet birds.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Avian Health
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Avian dermatology is a crucial aspect of veterinary practice.
  • Feather plucking (self-mutilation) is a prevalent and complex condition in birds.
  • Psittacine circovirus causes beak and feather disease, impacting breeding and bird health.
  • Increasing incidence of cutaneous neoplasms is noted in aging avian populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight key areas within avian dermatology.
  • To underscore the challenges and current understanding of feather plucking.
  • To address the impact of psittacine circovirus and rising rates of skin tumors in birds.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of avian dermatological conditions.

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  • Analysis of common syndromes in avian practice.
  • Examination of disease impacts on breeding programs and pet owners.

    • Main Results:

    • Feather plucking remains a significant challenge with fragmented understanding.
    • Psittacine beak and feather disease poses a serious threat to avian populations.
    • Cutaneous neoplasms are becoming more frequent in older pet birds.

    Conclusions:

    • Avian dermatology requires further research and integrated understanding.
    • Effective management strategies for feather plucking are needed.
    • Increased vigilance for psittacine circovirus and cutaneous neoplasms in avian patients is warranted.