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ArticleItem Open Access Dental Malocclusion in a Rabbit - A Case Report(Indian Veterinary Association, 2017-12) Palanivelrajan, M.; Prathipa, A.; Sankar, P.; Prathaban, S.; TANUVASA 3 year old male New Zealand White rabbit weighing 3.25kg, was brought to the Avian and Exotic Pet Unit, Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital with a history of overgrown incisor teeth, reduced appetite and body weight. The diet of the rabbit was cauli ower leaves, cabbage, greens and carrot. Chemically restrained with ketamine 20mg/kg, IM for clinical examination and treatment. On physical examination, revealed overgrown upper and lower incisors. Tooth was curved backwards and piercing the gums with marked swelling. By using canine nail clipper, the incisors were trimmed. Incisors were rasped to remove the sharp edges. Rabbit recovered from the clinical condition and started to take its food.ArticleItem Open Access Endoparasites of Captive Psittacine Birds in Major Zoos in India*(Indian Vet. J., 2013-12) Prathipa, A.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; Gomathinayagam, S.; Thangavelu, A.; TANUVASParasitism is one of the major health related problems in the companion bird practice and is one of the major clinical problems considered for differential diagnosis, especially in newly acquired birds and in large aviary collections. Hence screening for endoparasites is essential to assess the health status of the birds. In this study, during the year 2010-2012, faecal samples from Captive Psittacine of Major zoos like National Zoological Park, New Delhi, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, Mysore and Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur were collected and screened for presence of endoparasites.ArticleItem Open Access Environmental Enrichment of Captive Psittacine Birds Enclosure at Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur(Indian Veterinary Association, 2017-11) Prathipa, A.; Gomathinayagam, S.; Thangavelu, A.; Thirumurugan, R.; Sarupriya, M.S.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; TANUVASBird owners often fail to look into the enrichment based needs of the birds. Many a times, birds with boredom might scream frequently or pluck out their own feathers. Hence, implementation of proper enrichment measures will help alleviate these problems. Attempt was made for few environmental enrichment gadgets like ladder, continuous rings, mirror, skewers with fruits and rope with knots for selected captive psittacines at Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur. It was found that ladder was highly preferred and rope with knots was least preferred. There was highly signi cant difference (P< 0.01) between usage of ladder and other gadgets.ArticleItem Open Access Evaluation of Anthelmintic Efficacy of Albendazole, Ivermectin and Levamisole in Captive Spotted Deer (Axis Axis)(Indian Veterinary Association, 2018-05) Fathima, J. Afreen; Palanivelrajan, M.; Gomathinayagam, S.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; Prathipa, A.; TANUVASEvaluation of efficiency pertaining to currently used anthelmintics were carried out in Spotted Deer (Axis axis) kept at Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP), Chennai and V.O.Chidambaranar (V.O.C.) Park and Zoo, Coimbatore by Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT) and Larval Paralysis Assay (LPA). At V.O.C. Park and Zoo, FECRT showed the 100 per cent susceptibility to albendazole and at AAZP, FECRT showed 97 per cent efficacy for ivermectin and this indicated the status of low resistance. In both the study places, the results of LPA for benzimidazole showed low resistance and were susceptible to levamisole.ArticleItem Open Access Feather Mites of Captive Psittacine Birds in Major Zoos of India(Indian Vet. J., 2013-12) Prathipa, A.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; Gomathinayagam, S.; Thangavelu, A.; TANUVASPsittacines are one the most intelligent birds, and the ability of some species to imitate human voices, enhances their popularity as pets. Mites are one of the major health related problems in the companion bird practice, especially in newly acquired birds and in large aviary collections. Hence, there is a need to examine the birds for presence of ectoparasites. This study was undertaken in Major Zoos like National Zoological Park, New Delhi, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, Mysore and Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur.ArticleItem Open Access Feather Mites of Psittacine Birds(International Journal of Veterinary Science, 2015) Prathipa, A.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; Gomathinayagam, S.; Thangavelu, A.; TANUVASThe main objective of this study was to investigate for the presence of feather mites in psittacine birds which are reared at pet shops and private aviaries in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Sixty two fallen feather samples were collected from Budgerigars, Cockatiels and African love birds and were examined for presence of mites. Syringophilus sp. (14.51%), Dermoglyphus sp. (17.74%) and mixed infestation (11.29%) of these were identified to be prevalent among these birds.OtherItem Open Access Helminthiasis In Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2014-07) Ramji, A.N.; Prathipa, A.; Palanivelrajan, M.; TANUVASA study was made to assess the health status of captive peafowl (Pavo cristatus) reared at Kandakottam Murugan Temple, Broadway, Chennai. Fresh droppings was collected and brought to the laboratory for further examination. The collected droppings was subjected to flotation & sedimentation techniques for coprological examination, helminthic eggs of Capillaria sp., Anisakis sp., and oocysts of Eimeria sp., were identified respectively based on the morphology.OtherItem Open Access Incidence of Hymenolepsis Carioca in Small Indian Kite (Milvus Migrans)(TANUVAS, 2016-02) Kamalanathan, M.; Prathipa, A.; Gomathinayagam, S.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.ArticleItem Open Access Occurrence of Amblyomma integrum From Wild Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) in Tamil Nadu (India) - A Report(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2021-01) Kavitha, K.T.; Rubinibala, B.; Prathipa, A.; Latha, Bhaskaran Ravi; TANUVASTicks and tick-borne diseases affect animal and human health worldwide and are the cause of significant economic losses. During necropsy of a free ranging wild Asian elephant unusually large, engorged ticks attached to the ear and dewlap was noticed. On the basis of morphological study, the ticks were identified as Amblyomma integrum. This is the first report on the occurrence of A. integrum ticks on Asian elephant of Tamil Nadu, India. The detailed morphology of the sexes and the medical and veterinary significance of the tick are discussed in the light of available literature.OtherItem Open Access Perforated Oesophagus in a Pigeon - A Case Report(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2016-12) Niranjana, C.; Prathipa, A.; Methai, A.; Vijayanand, V.; Kavitha, S.OtherItem Open Access Pneumonia in a Red Eared Slider Turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans)(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2014-07) Sivabalan, K.; Prathipa, A.; Palanivelrajan, M.; TANUVASRed-eared slider turtles are named for the characteristic red postorbital stripes on either side of their heads and innate ability to slide off rocks and logs and into the water. In captivity these exotic pets swim lopsided. A red eared slider turtle was brought to the Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital and it was referred to the Department of Wildlife Science for the treatment with a complaint of anorexia, floating in the water, basks with the head down and eyes closed, breathing was noticed through mouth and little frothiness was noticed around the mouth and reduced activity levels were noticed.OtherItem Open Access Prevalence and Chemotherapy Of Lice Infestation In Small Indian Kite (Milvus migrans)(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2014-07) Chandramohan, C.; Palanivelrajan, M.; Prathipa, A.; TANUVASA small Indian kite was brought with an anamnesis of inability to fly due to injury. Rescued kite was chemically restrained with ketamine at dose rate of 30mg per kg body weight administered through intra muscular route and found that it had mild injury in ventral aspect of the wings and it had severe louse infestation all over the body. The louse were collected, processed and identified as amblycera based upon their morphology.ArticleItem Open Access Prevalence of Endoparasites in Captive Psittacine Birds Belonging to Pet Shops and Private Residences In and Around Chennai(2013) Prathipa, A.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; Gomathinayagam, S.; Thangavelu, A.; TANUVASWe conducted a study to identify the common endoparasites that affect the captive Psittacine birds reared as pets in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India). A total of 250 samples from dropping of captive Psittacine birds were collected from different companion birds like Budgerigars (150 samples), African Love Birds (50 samples) and Cockatiels (50 samples) that belonged to various pet shops and private residences. The samples were stored in small containers filled with 10% formalin. The samples were examined for the evidence of endoparasitism by both centrifugal sedimentation and floatation techniques as suggested by Soulsby (1982). Our examination revealed the presence of endoparasites such as Ascaridia sp. (11.20%), Capillaria sp. (20.0%), Strongyloides sp. (2.0%), Strongyle (1.60%), oocyst of Eimeria sp (10.40%) and mixed infections (11.60%). Based on our study, we identify the major causes for endoparasitism and we suggest important managemental measures to prevent endoparasites and promote the health of birds that are reared as pets.ArticleItem Open Access Sex Determination in African Love Birds (Agapornis Sp.) Using P2/P8 set of Primers by PCR(Indian Veterinary Journal, 2017-05) Prathipa, A.; Karthickeyan, S.M.K.; TANUVASMost of the bird species are not sexually dimorphic. In such cases, molecular methods are more efficient for their sex determination. The objective of this study was to test the feasibility and efficacy of feathers as a molecular method of sex determination in African love birds. From the freshly plucked down feathers, DNA was isolated and the amplification of the CHD gene was performed using P2/P8 set of primers. Sexing was successfully determined in 24 African love birds. P2/P8 primers proved to work well for sexing in African love birds. The males showed single bands and the females showed double bands.ArticleItem Open Access SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF CROP FISTULA IN AFRICAN GREY PARROT(Scientific Research Forum, 2017-10) Kumar, B. Mohan; Shafiuzama, Mohammad; Senthilkumar, K.; Prathipa, A.; TANUVASCrop fistula is a common ailment in Psittacine birds which might be due to accident, chronic irritation and feeding of hot food by owners. An one year old African grey parrot was presented at the Avian and Exotic Pet Unit, TVCC, MVC, Chennai, with a history of oozed out of food material from the crop region for the past two days. Physical examination revealed, crop fistula was opened and crop contents coming out through the opening. The wound was noticed in the right neck region and pain evinced on palpation. The wound was cleaned with Povidone Iodine. Surgery was performed under gaseous (Isoflourane) anesthesia for suturing the crop using synthetic suture material PGA 2.0 by continuous pattern and skin was closed with interrupted pattern. The bird had a good recovery after the procedure and metrogel ointment was prescribed for applying over the sutured skin, Tablet Enrofloxacin at the dose rate 10-15mg/kg body weight and Inj. Meloxicam was administered intramuscularly at the dose rate of 0.2mg/kg body weight. The bird showed uneventful recovery after 15 days.ArticleItem Open Access புலிகளில் எலிக் காய்ச்சல்(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2015-08) Sivabalan, K.; Palanivelrajan, M.; Prathipa, A.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; TANUVAS