Infectious and parasitic diseases of cranes: Principles of treatment and prevention
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Abstract
Little is known of the incidence and pathogenic effects of infectious and parasitic diseases in the world's 15 crane species. in addition to being a primary cause of crane morality, diseases increase the susceptibility of an animal to depredation, malnutrition, accidents, and other mortality factors and reduces its chances of survival during times of stress. Although the treatment and control of diseases of wild cranes is difficult, the management of captive cranes is becoming more and more successful through the use of intensive husbandry, preventative medicine, and parasite control programs. this paper describes some of the infectious and parasitic diseases of wild and captive cranes and outlines management principles for their control, especially in confinement.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
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| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Infectious and parasitic diseases of cranes: Principles of treatment and prevention |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | International Crane Foundation |
| Publisher location | Baraboo, Wisconsin |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 15 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the 1983 International Crane Workshop |
| First page | 539 |
| Last page | 553 |
| Conference Title | International Crane Workshop |
| Conference Location | Held in Bharatpur, India |
| Conference Date | February, 1983 |
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