Paramyxovirus (PMV-3) in Gouldians in canaries and finches
Other names: Wry neck، Head twisting
Symptoms
- Often mild, but sudden death is possible
- In prolonged cases: respiratory signs, neck twisting (torticollis) and loss of balance
- Pancreatitis
How it spreads
By contact, discharges and new birds.
Diagnosis
Like the diagnosis of Newcastle: virus isolation or blood tests (Merck).
Treatment
Supportive treatment only. There is no vaccine for this type (Merck). (All under veterinary supervision.)
Prevention
Quarantine for new birds.
Season
Year-round
Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.
Other diseases
- Canary pox
- Polyomavirus in finches
- Canary circovirus (black spot)
- Newcastle disease (similar to avian plague)
- Avian influenza
- West Nile virus
- Herpesvirus (eye inflammation in Gouldians)