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Tuberculosis in a kiwi (Apteryx mantelli).
G B Davis1, P R Watson, A E Billing
1Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Private Bag, Hastings.
New Zealand Veterinary Journal
|March 1, 1984
Summary
Generalised tuberculosis was diagnosed in a captive kiwi. Mycobacterium avium was identified in another kiwi and falcons within the aviary, indicating a potential disease transmission route.
Area of Science:
- Avian medicine
- Veterinary pathology
- Mycobacterial infections
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant infectious disease affecting various animal species.
- Mycobacterium avium is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause disease in birds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of generalized tuberculosis in a captive kiwi.
- To investigate potential sources and transmission of Mycobacterium avium within an aviary setting.
Main Methods:
- Necropsy and histopathological examination of a deceased captive kiwi.
- Sequential fecal sample collection and analysis from resident kiwis and falcons.
- Identification of Mycobacterium avium through microbiological culture or molecular methods.
Main Results:
- Generalized tuberculosis was confirmed in the deceased kiwi.
- Mycobacterium avium was detected in fecal samples from other kiwis and falcons in the aviary.
Conclusions:
- Mycobacterium avium can cause generalized tuberculosis in kiwis.
- Aviary environments may facilitate the transmission of Mycobacterium avium among avian species.