Clinical and pathological studies on the Mauritian Pink Pigeon Columba mayeri |
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| Authors: | J E COOPER J R NEEDHAM† K APPLEBEE ¶ C G JONES†† |
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| Institution: | *Department of Pathology, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35–43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PN;†The Microbiology Laboratories, 56 Northumberland Road, North Harrow, Middlesex HA2 7RE;**Animal Care Unit, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35–43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PN;††Forestry Quarters, Black River, Mauritius |
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| Abstract: | Six Pink Pigeons Columba = Nesoenas mayeri from the captive breeding project on Mauritius which showed a range of physical abnormalities were examined clinically and post mortem. Significant findings included a pedal deformity in several birds and cerebellar hypoplasia/aplasia in another. Parasites were not detected and none of the birds showed serum antibodies to Newcastle disease virus, Paramyxovirus or Chlamydia psittaci. The results are of relevance to the captive breeding and management of this endangered species. |
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