ANSC 2060 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Newcastle Disease, Diarrhea, Inhalant
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Direct contact with saliva, blood, inhalation of feather dust. Progressive- most birds die in 6 months to 2 years after infection. Carriers of disease, but doesn"t necessarily lead to acute death. People can spread it to their pet birds. Greater chance of spreading in overcrowded conditions, stale air environments, nest-boxes, and brooders. Pet shops, bird marts, and quarantine stations are also high risk areas. Birds curious in nature so dangerous objects may be attractive to them. Common in a household and may be incorporated in items made for birds. Avian respiratory systems sensitive to smoke or any strong odors. Also - paint, carbon monoxide, new carpet, aerosol sprays, smoke, cleaning products. The amount ingested relative to the size of the bird cleaning products. The amount ingested relative to the size of the bird. How toxic a plant is for birds depends upon:
