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Garden Wildlife Health

WebGarden Wildlife Health (GWH) is a collaborative project between the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), Froglife and the Royal Society for …

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Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease

Web3 PBFD poses no known risk to domestic mammal health. However, a health threat exists to captive psittacines. Routine biosecurity measures are therefore recommended for …

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Trichomonosis in Garden Birds

WebTrichomonas gallinae is a parasite of birds and there is no known health threat to people or to mammals, such as dogs and cats. The parasite has the potential to affect captive …

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Arteriviruses in Hedgehogs

WebArteriviruses are known to infect a wide range of mammals, including equids, pigs, possums, non-human primates, and rodents, and are typically considered to be species-specific …

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Feeding Garden Brids: Best Practice Guidance

Web2. Provide good quality, fresh food. Wherever possible, try to provide natural food sources through wildlife gardening. Buy fresh food from reputable sources and in quantities which …

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Pigeon Paramyxovirus (PPMV-1)

WebPPMV-1 is a virulent variant of Newcastle disease virus of the avian paramyxovirus type 1 (APMV-1) serotype, from the genus Avulavirus, belonging to the family Paramyxoviridae. …

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Guidelines for safe disposal of waste water and other …

Web3 4. Once thoroughly disinfected, place material in a sealed plastic bag and dispose of with household waste (landfill waste NOT composting etc.) and dispose of waste water into …

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Leg abnormalities in Finches

WebThe Cnemidocoptes species that typically infect songbirds (including finches) are different to the species of mite that commonly affect poultry: the risk of infection to poultry spreading …

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Chlamydiosis in Garden Birds

Web1 Chlamydiosis in Garden Birds Agent Chlamydiosis (otherwise known as ‘psittacosis’ or ‘ornithosis’) is a disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia (previously Chlamydophila) …

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Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease

Web2 Figure 2. Suspected PBFD in a ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri) in Greater London.Photo credit: P. Price-Tomes Disease transmission BFDV is excreted (shed) in …

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Trichomonosis in Garden Birds

Web1 Trichomonosis in Garden Birds Agent Trichomonas gallinae is a single-celled protozoan parasite that can cause a disease known as trichomonosis in garden birds. Species …

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Ranavirus Disease

Web1 Ranavirus Disease Agent There are several different types of ranavirus. Some are more host-specific than others (i.e. some infect only one type or species of animal, while …

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Leg abnormalities in Finches

WebLeg abnormalities in Finches. Agent. There are two main causes of leg lesions in British finches: • Chaffinch papillomavirus (or Fringilla coelebspapillomavirus 1) is a virus in the …

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Amphibian Prolapse

Web3 Disclaimer This fact sheet was produced by Garden Wildlife Health (GWH) for information purposes only. The GWH will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense

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Ringworm in Hedgehogs

Web2 Risk to human health Ringworm is a zoonotic disease which means that it is transmissible from animals to humans. Hedgehogs have been recognised as a source of infection for …

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Ringworm in Hedgehogs

Web1 Ringworm in Hedgehogs Agent Ringworm is the common name used to describe some fungal skin diseases in mammals. The most common agent responsible for ringworm in …

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Pigeon Paramyxovirus (PPMV-1)

Web2 Direct contact: birds may become infected through direct contact with bodily fluids and droppings of infected birds. In the wild, the main route of disease transmission between …

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Avian Air Sac Rupture

Web2 However, we recommend following sensible hygiene precautions as a routine measure when feeding garden birds and handling bird feeders and tables.

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