Posts by Eithan Giles
Birds and Parasites
Parasites and birds don’t get along, so it’s important to keep these pesky critters away from our feathered friends. Parasite treatments (parasiticides) for birds are not as straightforward as those for other species. We’ve created a chart to help identify which treatments can be used in different situations. Please note that some treatments are not…
Read MoreMarek’s Disease Vaccination
Here at Bird Vet Melbourne, we offer vaccination against Marek’s Disease in chickens. Marek’s Disease is caused by a cancer-forming virus that affects the nerves, often resulting in leg paralysis in young birds. There is a vaccine available but it is not always effective in every individual bird. Information about the vaccine. (Last updated March…
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