Clinical conditions of East African birds of prey.
The author discusses 50 bird of prey cases of 24 species submitted for clinical examination and treatment in East Africa. Traumatic injuries constituted the largest group, 31 birds being presented in this category. Other conditions encountered included those involving the feet, respiratory disease, enteritis, nervous disease and a number of birds in poor nutritional condition. The treatment of the cases is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases; D001717:Birds; D004751:Enteritis / Q000662:veterinary; D005241:Feathers; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000662:veterinary; D007630:Kenya; D008297:Male; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000662:veterinary; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000662:veterinary; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000662:veterinary