Published November 7, 2022
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Manual Manipulation of egg in Indian parrot (Alexandrian parakeet) suffering from egg bound condition
Authors/Creators
- 1. Pet Square Clinic, Channi Himmat- 180015, Jammu, India ¹M.V.Sc Scholar, ²Veterinary Officer, AHD, ³B.V.Sc Scholar
Description
An Indian parrot of one and a half years, weighing 160 grams was presented to Pet Square Clinics, Channi Himmat, Jammu with history of bird unable to lay egg for the past three days. Also, the bird was anorectic from last three days, persistent tail wagging and there was absence of defecation. On Clinical examination, bird was found to be in active and alert state with frequent straining of the cloaca, labored breathing. Cloacal palpation revealed the presence of egg in the cloacal region. Radiological examination also revealed the presence of one fully developed egg in the cloacal region. The egg was removed by the Manual manipulation method.