4RW Welcome to the first edition of our 1998 Newsletter. As promised this is the next half of the respiratory conditions that can be seen in birds. The first is believed to be due to Mycoplasma with secondary bacteria causing disease. These bacteria can be Staphylococci, Streptococci or Pasteurella.
Signs can be respiratory distress with a purulent nasal discharge.
Generally these are problems with the upper respiratory tract. This material is highly infectious to other birds. If left untreated this can be fatal. In most situations swabbing the birds prior to treatment to obtain a culture and sensitivity result is a very wise move. Treatments used are varied.