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Animal Care Studies - Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, RichmondPolytelis Paralysis Syndrome – continued• Post mortem examinations have shown spinal cord damage and in some birdsstroke-like damage to the brain.Treatment:• Some birds may recover without treatment.• Anti-inflammatory medication, injectable selenium and injectable or oral vitaminE supplement have been successful if the infection it treated in the early stages.• Physiotherapy involving exercises for the legs and toes has occasionally aidedrecovery.• Treatment is unlikely to be successful during the late stages of infection.Prevention:• No known preventative methods indicated.Other health problems that affect the Polytelis genus generally but are not known to be aspecific health problem with P. swainsonii are Hairworm (Capillaria), Psittacine Beakand Feather Disease, Scaly Face Mite, Aspergillosis, Candidiasis, Avian Gastric Yeast(Megabacteria) and Egg Binding. (Cannon 1996) (Macwhirter 1987) (Shephard 1989)(Sindel and Gill 2003)8.5 Quarantine RequirementsAll collections should have a properly designated quarantine area. All birds brought intoa collection must be quarantined in this area isolated from other birds for a minimum of30 days. This quarantine area should be enclosed, well protected and draught free. Thebirds should be placed in separate easy-to-clean holding cages with false wire bottoms.(refer Figure 28)Keith Naylor 28/3/2005 Version 3 56
Animal Care Studies - Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, RichmondFigure 28. Example of quarantine cages and facility.During the quarantine period the birds may be treated with doxycycline, for Psittacosis,under veterinary supervision. Worming treatments and faecal testing should beconducted. The new birds should be thoroughly examined by a veterinarian and any otherrecommended treatments completed during the quarantine period.The quarantine period is the ideal time to conduct observations of a new birdsbehavioural patterns and feeding habits. Many new birds have been known to die ofstarvation, as they are unfamiliar with a new diet. Therefore the quarantine period is alsoa critical time for gradual dietary changes to occur. The most important feature ofquarantine is to prevent the introduction of new infectious agents into a collection. Nobird should be removed from the quarantine area to the general collection until aveterinarian is completely satisfied with its health and acclimatisation. (Cannon 1996)(Sindel and Gill 2003)Keith Naylor 28/3/2005 Version 3 57
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