NAVLE NAVLE Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine

Question 1

A pet cockatiel presents with nasal discharge, sneezing, and conjunctivitis. Which organism is the most likely causative agent?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia psittaci

Answer

Pasteurella multocida

Answer

Aspergillus fumigatus

Answer

Mycobacterium avium

Question 2

Which anatomical site is preferred for intramuscular injections in birds?

Accepted Answer

Pectoral muscle

Answer

Quadriceps muscle

Answer

Epaxial muscle

Answer

Wing web

Question 3

A backyard chicken flock presents with sudden death, cyanosis of the comb and wattles, and neurological signs. Which disease should be the primary differential?

Accepted Answer

Newcastle disease (velogenic strain)

Answer

Marek's disease

Answer

Infectious bronchitis

Answer

Fowl pox

Question 4

Which antifungal drug is currently the first-line treatment for aspergillosis in birds?

Accepted Answer

Voriconazole

Answer

Amphotericin B

Answer

Griseofulvin

Answer

Ketoconazole

Question 5

Air sac mites (Sternostoma tracheacolum) most commonly cause respiratory disease in which group of birds?

Accepted Answer

Canaries and finches

Answer

Psittacines (parrots)

Answer

Domestic poultry

Answer

Waterfowl

Question 6

In avian anatomy, the proventriculus is best described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The glandular stomach that secretes HCl and pepsin

Answer

The muscular gizzard that grinds food

Answer

A food storage pouch along the esophagus

Answer

The avian equivalent of the small intestine