Journal of Applied Animal Research

  • Year: 2007
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue: 2

Babesiosis in a Steppe Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) – A Case Report

  • Author:
  • Ciamak Ghazaei
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 183 to 184

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Abstract

An endangered Saker falcon (Falco cherrug) showing clinical signs of infection with Babesia was found near the Ardabil desert of Iran. The bird was treated with Imidocarb Dipropionate (Imizol, Pitman-Moore Ltd) and made a complete recovery. This appears to be the first report of avian babesiosis in this species.

Keywords

Babesia, steppe falcon, Fulco cherrug, Imidocarb dipropionate