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Indian Journal of
Animal Research
Print ISSN: 0367-6722
Online ISSN: 0976-0555
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M. R. Saseendranath
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University, Mannuthy, Thrissur, INDIA
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Research Article

Indian Journal of Animal Research, volume 53 issue 10 (october 2019) : 1367-1371

Diagnosis of various pathological conditions causing mortality in Asian koels (Eudynamys Scolopaceus) 

V. Manjunatha, M. Rout, R. Satish, H.K. Muniyellappa, S.M. Byregowda
1<div style="text-align: justify;">Wild Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bannerghatta-560 083, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.</div>
Cite article:- Manjunatha V., Rout M., Satish R., Muniyellappa H.K., Byregowda S.M. (2018). Diagnosis of various pathological conditions causing mortality in Asian koels (Eudynamys Scolopaceus). Indian Journal of Animal Research. 53(10): 1367-1371. doi: 10.18805/ijar.B-3645.

ABSTRACT

Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) belongs to a member of the Cuculiforme order of birds, the Cuculiformes and like other birds they are prone to many infectious and non-infectious conditions. In the present study, various pathological conditions observed during necropsy of Asian koels were summarized. A total of 15 Asian koels of different age groups were received from the Wild Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, Bannerghatta for necropsy during the year 2014 to 2016. Gross and microscopic findings observed were suggestive of various pathological conditions affecting various systems towards the probable cause of death. Most of the avian diseases were also prevalent in Asian koels and hence warrants proper attention towards their prevention and control measures.  

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