Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Hepatic Lipidosis in a Common Mynah (Acridotheres tristis) Associated with Pododermatitis and Consumption of Broiler Pelleted Feed

Authors
Seyed Ahmad Madani 1
Ali Hatam khani 2
Sarang Soroori 3
1 ‌گروه بیماریهای طیور، دانشکده دامپزشکی دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
2 ‌گروه بیماریهای داخلی، دانشکده دامپزشکی دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
3 گروه جراحی و رادیولوژی، دانشکده دامپزشکی دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
10.22059/ijvm.2012.30226
Abstract
An adult common mynah ( Acridotheres tristis ) was presented with severe signs of progressive depression , anorexia , debilitation , and also a history of moderate pododermatitis for the last two months . Hepatomegally was diagnosed clinically and radio-logically . The bird died a couple of hours after referral . Postmortem examination revealed typical liver enlargement with yellowish brown discoloration . Diffused hepatocytes fatty degeneration was demonstrated in histopathology and hepatic lipidosis was diagnosed as the main lesion in the liver . Providing a very small enclosure and a single low quality perch with minimal activity opportunity led to pododermatitis. Subsequent further activity restriction and feeding a high energy diet to the bird were possibly the triggers of this metabolic disorder. Regarding the bird species , providing appropriate diet and enclosure are essential for having healthy pet birds , and is often ignored by negligent or uninformed owners .
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Volume 6, Issue 4 - Serial Number 1369670
17 Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine
November and December 2012
Pages 279-283