Analytical confirmation of imidacloprid poisoning in granivorous Cape spurfowl (Pternistis capensis)

Reports were received that Cape spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) fell during flight and scrambled uncoordinatedly for cover and some died. Three carcases were submitted for necropsy examination, which revealed mainly congestion of the carcases and haemorrhages. Common causes of acute mortalities in bi...

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Main Authors: Christo J. Botha, Elizabeth C. du Plessis, Heleen Coetser, Magda Rosemann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/1637