VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

GOUT

• This condition is more common in captive birds and reptiles in particular.
• Among the aviary species, especially raptors like hawks, eagles, kites, vultures, falcons are highly susceptible in addition to ostrich, cassowary, peafowls, budgerigars, love birds, parakeets, cormorant, goose, duck etc.
• Broader classification and the specific classification of gout should be known for a good understanding about this disorder.