Health & Disease Management Flashcards
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What is a common sign of illness in birds?
Answer: Fluffed-up feathers
Fluffed-up feathers indicate that a bird may be unwell, as they try to conserve heat when feeling sick.
Which avian disease is highly contagious and affects the respiratory system?
Answer: Avian influenza
Avian influenza is a viral disease that affects the respiratory and digestive systems of birds and can spread rapidly.
What is the primary cause of bumblefoot in birds?
Answer: Inappropriate perches and obesity
Bumblefoot is caused by prolonged pressure on the feet, often due to inappropriate perches or obesity.
Which nutrient is crucial for maintaining strong bird bones and preventing metabolic bone disease?
Answer: Calcium
Calcium is essential for strong bones in birds and helps prevent metabolic bone disease, especially in growing birds.
How can psittacosis be transmitted to humans?
Answer: Through inhalation of dried droppings or respiratory secretions
Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever, is a bacterial infection that can spread to humans through inhalation of dried bird droppings or respiratory secretions.
What is a common preventive measure to reduce the risk of aspergillosis in birds?
Answer: Maintaining proper ventilation and reducing mold exposure
Maintaining proper ventilation and reducing mold exposure help prevent aspergillosis, a fungal infection that affects the respiratory system.