Etiopathological studies on mortality in emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae
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Date
2013
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
Present study on etiopathology of mortality in emus was carried out to know
the incidence of various diseases in emu by conducting post-mortem and identifying
bacterial, fungal, parasitic, viral, nutritional and other causes for mortality. Seven
chick and juvenile, 16 yearling and 27 breeder age group birds consisting of 29
female and 21 male were subjected to post-mortem examination. Mortality was higher
in male birds (5/7) of chicks and juvenile age group while in female birds (19/27) of
breeder age group.
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Veterinary Pathology, Studies