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Birds of Indian Subcontinent

Experimental Botulism in Gallinaceous Birds

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1971
Authors:Gross, WB, L. Smith, DS
Journal:Avian Diseases
Volume:15
Issue:4
Date Published:1971
ISBN Number:00052086
Keywords:Meleagris, Meleagris gallopavo, Pavo cristatus, Phasianidae, Phasianus colchicus
Abstract:The relative toxicity was determined of types A, B, C-alpha, C-beta, D, E, and F Clostridium botulinum toxin administered orally or intravenously to chickens, turkeys, peafowl, and pheasants. Types A and E were most toxic for all species. Types D and F toxin were entirely without toxicity for these birds; B was only slightly toxic. C-alpha and C-beta toxins were absorbed most easily through the gut wall. The characteristic signs of botulism are the raising of hackles and progressive paralysis of the legs, wings, and eyelids in gallinaceous birds, and limberneck in birds other than chickens.
URL:http://www.jstor.org/stable/1588859
Short Title:Avian Diseases
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