Amyloidosis (amyloid deposition) in falcons

Cause: Deposition of amyloid protein in the liver, kidneys and spleen as a result of chronic inflammation (bumblefoot, chronic infection) · Type: Metabolic

Other names: Amyloid

Symptoms

• Weight loss and progressive weakness
• Green droppings
• Sometimes abdominal swelling
• Death

Diagnosis

Usually after death by necropsy and histopathology; blood indicators (blood proteins).

Treatment

No effective treatment; treat the chronic cause early.

Prevention

Treat bumblefoot and chronic infections promptly.

Season

Not seasonal; increasing in hunting falcons in the UAE (5.6% of necropsies according to the study summary; an excerpt).

Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.