CANARY HEALTH - New Bird Program
By Dr Colin Walker BSc, BVSc, MRCVS, MACVSc
(Avian health)
Veterinary examination of new birds including a microscopic examination of a crop flush and faecal smear can check for the majority of the common diseases. If a veterinary examination is not possible the following protocol is suggested.
Quarantine all new birds for 6 weeks.
During quarantine: -
Moxidectin Plus 1 drop orally per bird, for roundworm, hairworm, tapeworm and mites (including air sac mite and scaly leg mite)
Baycox 1 drop orally once a day for 2 days, for coccidia
Permethrin light spray, to remove any lice
Turbosole 1 tsp (3g)/2L water for 7 days (mixed fresh daily) for canker
Veterinary check for megabacteria 2 microscopic examinations of pooled dropping samples 10 days apart
Monitor closely for signs of Chlamydia (red watery eyes, nasal discharge, sneezing), if apparent Doxyvet 1tsp/2L for up to 45 days
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