Scaly leg in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)
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2020
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Abstract
Scaly leg disease or scaly face is a common skin disease in caged budgerigars
caused by Cnemidocoptes pilae. A flock of budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) were
presented with a history of beak deformity and white, crusty lesions around the limbs
and feet, discomfort, fluffed feathers, inability to grip the perch, constant pecking at the
feet as well as scratching of leg area. Microscopic examination of scrapings taken from
the affected area revealed the presence of Cnemidocoptes pilae. The budgerigars were
treated with ivermectin @ 200 microgram/kg b. wt. per os along with a drop of fipronil
0.25 % w/v topical application on the limbs at the hock joint. Subsequently, gradual
reduction of crusty lesions was noticed. The treatment regimen was continued once in
10 days interval for three times until the very end, resulting in complete recovery in 30
days.
Description
TNV_JVP_2020_34(2)135-136
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Veterinary Science