An unusual case of lead poisoning in a honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus).
The diagnosis and treatment of a case of lead poisoning in a honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus) are described. Presenting signs were diarrhoea and weakness. Lead poisoning was suspected after radiography and confirmed by measuring the lead concentration in a venous blood sample. Comparison values of venous lead concentrations in healthy racing pigeons (Columba livia) were established. A method for the removal of lead shor from the gizzard of birds with a bronchoscope and grasping forceps under fluoroscopic control is described.
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005895:Gizzard, Avian; D007854:Lead / Q000097:blood; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014921:Wings, Animal
D007854:Lead