Avian Empire Blog
Discussion on Avian Chlamydia psittaci
Avian Chlamydia psittaci also known as “parrot disease” is caused by a bacteria that often manifests as severe pneumonia and other serious health problems in humans. This obligate intracellular bacteria can...
Discussion on Avian Chlamydia psittaci
Avian Chlamydia psittaci also known as “parrot disease” is caused by a bacteria that often manifests as severe pneumonia and other serious health problems in humans. This obligate intracellular bacteria can...
Converting your bird from a seed diet to a pell...
Birds in captivity suffer from two major issues. First, they do not get to exercise or forage for food in any way similar to their wild counterparts. Secondly, we have provided a...
Converting your bird from a seed diet to a pell...
Birds in captivity suffer from two major issues. First, they do not get to exercise or forage for food in any way similar to their wild counterparts. Secondly, we have provided a...
Cloaca Prolapse
There are more than a few difficulties in dealing with a cloaca prolapse in birds. Prolapses normally occurs during laying of the egg. Hens that are obese or hens that...
Cloaca Prolapse
There are more than a few difficulties in dealing with a cloaca prolapse in birds. Prolapses normally occurs during laying of the egg. Hens that are obese or hens that...
Animal Welfare
New Zealand is known worldwide for the progressive ideas around animal welfare. As part of my job, I have been fortunate enough to be involved in having input into many aspects...
Animal Welfare
New Zealand is known worldwide for the progressive ideas around animal welfare. As part of my job, I have been fortunate enough to be involved in having input into many aspects...
Enrofloxacin (Baytril)
Enrofloxacin, packaged under the label of Baytril in New Zealand is from the class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones. Which is classed as a critically important antibiotic for human health by...
Enrofloxacin (Baytril)
Enrofloxacin, packaged under the label of Baytril in New Zealand is from the class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones. Which is classed as a critically important antibiotic for human health by...
Mycoplasma Synoviae.
Mycoplasma synoviae.Let's talk about this wee "bug". If you happen to share your life with birds, you will probably be exposed to this pathogen at some point. It is distributed...
Mycoplasma Synoviae.
Mycoplasma synoviae.Let's talk about this wee "bug". If you happen to share your life with birds, you will probably be exposed to this pathogen at some point. It is distributed...
Sam's Monthly Blogs
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Monthly Avian Insights with Dr Sam Hurley (July...
When a chicken suddenly becomes paralysed, Marek's disease is often the first concern. This month, Dr Sam Hurley explores Marek's disease, Marek's-like neuropathies, supportive care, recovery potential, and why not...
Monthly Avian Insights with Dr Sam Hurley (July...
When a chicken suddenly becomes paralysed, Marek's disease is often the first concern. This month, Dr Sam Hurley explores Marek's disease, Marek's-like neuropathies, supportive care, recovery potential, and why not...
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Monthly Avian Insights with Dr Sam Hurley (June...
Winter is when small flock issues can quickly become major problems. Wet weather, muddy ground, worms, mites and respiratory disease are all far more common during colder months, making prevention especially...
Monthly Avian Insights with Dr Sam Hurley (June...
Winter is when small flock issues can quickly become major problems. Wet weather, muddy ground, worms, mites and respiratory disease are all far more common during colder months, making prevention especially...
