West Nile virus and hemoparasites in captive snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus) — management strategies to optimize survival
In August 2005, 2 members of a group of 6 captive snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus) in central Saskatchewan died of West Nile virus infection. One of these owls and 3 of the remaining owls had significant numbers of circulating hemoparasites. Management strategies are suggested to reduce morbidity and mo...
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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
2008
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| Online Access: | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2572104 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19183740 |
| Summary: | In August 2005, 2 members of a group of 6 captive snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus) in central Saskatchewan died of West Nile virus infection. One of these owls and 3 of the remaining owls had significant numbers of circulating hemoparasites. Management strategies are suggested to reduce morbidity and mortality. |
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