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Generalized Tetanus in a Gyrfalcon ( Falco rusticolus ) with Pododermatitis.

Hugues Beaufrère¹, Delphine Laniesse², Paul Stickings³

¹A The Health Sciences Centre, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road E, Guelph, N1G2W1, ON, Canada.

|December 1, 2016

Summary

Tetanus, a serious bacterial disease, was diagnosed in a gyrfalcon due to Clostridium tetani infection. This marks the first reported case of natural tetanus in an avian species, highlighting potential risks in birds.

Keywords:

Clostridium tetani Falco rusticolus bumblefoot gyrfalcon pododermatitis tetanus

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Avian Pathology
Microbiology

Background:

Tetanus is a rare disease in avian species.
Pododermatitis is a common foot condition in birds of prey.
Clostridium tetani is the causative agent of tetanus.

Observation:

A 2-year-old male gyrfalcon presented with severe muscle spasticity and pododermatitis.
Clinical signs included generalized rigidity, spasms, tachypnea, and hyperthermia.
An abscess on the foot yielded toxigenic Clostridium tetani.

Findings:

The gyrfalcon's clinical signs were consistent with tetanus.
Isolation of toxigenic Clostridium tetani from a wound confirmed the diagnosis.
Despite treatment, the gyrfalcon succumbed to the infection.

Implications:

This is the first documented case of natural tetanus in an avian species.
Further research is needed to assess gyrfalcon susceptibility and the role of pododermatitis.
This case expands our understanding of infectious diseases in birds of prey.