Feather damaging behavior is a common problem in captive parrots (Psittaciformes). Besides medical indications, socio-environmental and neurobiologic causes may underlie the behavior, in which case it is often referred to as psychogenic feather picking. The treatment of this behavior problem is...

Avian bornavirus is the cause of proventricular dilation disease (PDD) in parrots. Its diagnosis is outlined, using radiography, crop biopsy, real-time polymerase chain reaction, and serological tests. Treatment options, such as celexocib, are discussed.

Following the coalition agreement 'sustainable action' 2019-2023 of the North Holland Provincial Executive, they want to professionalize the shelters for wild animals. The Province of North Holland has asked Wageningen Environmental Research to have formats drawn up for legally required protocols...

Avian bornavirus is the cause of PDD. Advantages and disadvantages of ELISA testing and PCR testing are briefly discussed. A survey of 8929 samples collected between 2010 and 2013 from parrots in the Netherlands and Belgium confirmed 1715 positive ELISA results (19%) for the presence of antibodies...

Ultrasound revealed the presence of three coelomic masses and a nodular aspect of the liver in a three-year-old, male bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) with anorexia. Histological examination revealed neoplastic cells consistent with a neuroendocrine origin and gastroscopy demonstrated the presence ...

This report examines the effectiveness and animal welfare aspects of drowning traps for the control of harmful wild rodents, with special attention to the Ekomille or EKO1000 trap. The conclusion is that such systems can be effective in certain situations, but that the welfare impact of the...

Did the Romans play a role in the disappearance of North-African fauna, or were other reasons involved? Some authors assume that the Roman arena shows devoured such quantities of wild animals that after a few centuries North Africa was completely devoid of wild fauna. Examining the literature...

Twenty-five commercial parrot feeds were analysed and compared with a guideline as to the nutrient requirements of parrots. There was a large variation in the composition of the different feeds. The protein content differed from 10.4 to 20.6%. A total of 18 feeds had a low protein content and thus...

The importance of quarantine of ornamental fishes is emphasized and the correct procedures are outlined. Special attention is paid to koi.