The presence of old or new fractures, the size and relative relationship of internal organs, the presence of foreign bodies or soft tissue masses such as tumors, and the condition of lungs and air sacs are often evaluated with radiographs. The use of anesthesia may be necessary to produce quality X-rays. With the use of special stains, a veterinarian skilled in this procedure can evaluate smears of tissues or fluids to a assists in making a diagnosis. The detection of viruses is especially important of aviary birds. Some viral agents do not express themselves as clinical disease until the bird is under stress, such as laying eggs, feeding young or at weaning.
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