Keel (breast) wounds and general wounds in falcons

Cause: Repeated falling, hitting the cage, struggling with the quarry · Type: injury

Other names: Breast wound

Symptoms

• A wound over the breastbone
• Bleeding
• Infection

Diagnosis

Examination.

Treatment

Soft-tissue surgery and dressing at the vet.

Prevention

A safe maqeez, gradual training.

Season

Hunting season

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