Birds II Flashcards
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Characteristics of galliformes
characterized by small to large bodies w/ blunt wings; arboreal or terrestrial animals; most do not fly, but walk and run instead for transportation
Characteristics of columbiformes
characterized by monogamous mating and the ability to drink by sucking up water; comprised of only 2 families
Characteristics of passeriformes
this Order includes more than half of all bird species. Also known as “perching birds” their anisodactyl feet are adapted for this function. Most passiforms are smaller than other bird species
Characteristics of estrildids
Build domed nests
AWA policy on bird use
Any live or dead dog, cat, nonhuman primate, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or any other warm blooded animal, which is being used or is intended for use for research, teaching, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes, or as a pet except birds, rats of the genus Rattus, and mice of the genus Mus bred for use in research.
PHS policy on bird use
Any live, vertebrate animal (cold- or warm-blooded) used or intended for use in research, training, or testing. Avian species are covered only after hatching.
How many generations per year can Japanese quail produce?
3-4
How to tell female from male J quail?
Male is readily identified at ~3 wks of age
by the cinnamon-colored feathers
on upper throat and lower breast
Males also have a cloacal gland, a bulbous structure
located at the upper edge of the vent
Female is similar to male in coloration
except feathers on throat and upper breast
are long, pointed, and much lighter cinnamon;
the tan breast feathers are black-stippled
When do female quail start laying?
35 days
J quail nesting habits
Nest on the ground
Why is low/padded caging recommended for J quail?
Males can jump 3-4 ft in the air
Most common cause of mortality among male J quail
Fighting - males are v aggressive among each other
Primary cause of mortality among female J quail
Repro issues secondary to prolapse of shell gland - most common in hens during first lay
How to prevent prolapse of shell gland
Delay onset of egg laying with shorter photoperiod.
Which hormone was first discovered in quail?
Gonadotropin
J quail uses in research
Osteoporosis, endocrine and neural studies, effects of chemicals on development
Gestation period of quail
14-19 days
Etiological agent of quail disease (ulcerative enteritis)
Clostridium colinum
Findings of quail disease
Deep ulceration of LI, necrosis of liver
Findings of erysipelas in quail
Hemorrhage of organ serosa, muscle, heart, friable/purple spleen
Etiological agent of quail mycoplasmosis
Mycoplasma gallinae
C/S of mycoplasma in quail
Respiratory signs
Causative agent of avian encephalomyelitis (epidemic tremors)
Picornavirus
C/S of avian encephalomyelitis
7-10 day old chicks most affected, hock sitting, ataxia, tremors, paralysis, prostration
