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Avian Pox Virus
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Lung worms – Serratospiculum spp.
Serratospiculum spp. (lung worms) is an internal parasite that can reach up to 20cm in length. These worms infect falcon’s […]
Aspergillosis
It is a common fungal infection among falcons. Very difficult to treat and probably will lead to death of the […]
Newcastle Disease (Epilepsy)
Newcastle disease is a viral disease that is contagious and spreads rapidly. It can affect most of birds wild and […]
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is an internal parasite that affects different kinds of birds like falcons, pigeons, singing birds and owls. However, it […]
Uropygial Gland (Preen Gland / Oil Gland)
This gland is located at the base of the tail in most avian species apart from some like ostriches and […]
Coccidiosis
Coccidia are a single cell parasite infecting the bowels of almost all birds like falcons, chickens, pigeons, canaries and parrots. […]
Capillaria
Capillaria is also known locally as ‘Alfarsa worms’ – capillaria is an internal parasite with lengths varying between 1 – […]
Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is one of the most common types of poisoning in falcons. There are 2 reasons for falcon lead […]