Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1971
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Wildlife Management
Abstract
Toxins were produced from 6 strains of Cl. Botulinum, 2 of which killed pheasants. Inoculated birds were observed and a description of the progression of signs of the disease is given. Juvenile pheasants were inoculated with Types A and C toxin intramuscularly and were given the toxin orally. These birds were observed and their clinical signs noted. Adult pheasants were inoculated with toxoid prepared from type C toxin and commercial toxoid; injections were repeated in 21 days. Fourteen days following the final injection, the birds were challenged with toxin. Those protected with toxoid survived, while those receiving saline succumbed. Gross necropsy findings, bacteriologic and histopathologic examinations on all birds were negative.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Botulism
Ring-necked pheasant
Description
Includes bibliographical references (pages 38-40)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
47
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
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Recommended Citation
Shave, Hazel J., "A Clinico-Pathologic Study of Botulism in Ring-Necked Pheasants" (1971). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 228.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/228