Ultrasonography of coelomic organs in rescued black kites (Milvus migrans)

Yash. Mayekar; B. Nishanth; M. Palanivelrajan; P. Pothiappan; Samruddhi  S. Khandare; Josika. N

doi:10.56093/ijvm.v46i1.174139

Authors

Yash. Mayekar Avian and Reptile Veterinarian, Jivdaya Charitable Trust, Ahmedabad
B. Nishanth *Corresponding author, Assistant Professor, Directorate of Research, TANUVAS, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600051.
M. Palanivelrajan Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu - 642 205.
P. Pothiappan Assistant Professor, Department of Clinics, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 007.
Samruddhi S. Khandare Junior Veterinarian, Jivdaya Charitable Trust, Panjrapol Road, Panjrapol Campus, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380015.
Josika. N Chief Veterinarian, Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary (BMAD), Blue Cross Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai - 60009

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvm.v46i1.174139

Keywords:

Avian, Black kite, Coelomic organs, Ultrasonography

Abstract

Fourteen rescued kites were examined at centers in Chennai and Ahmedabad between February and September 2024. Each bird underwent general examination and ultrasonographic evaluation using various probes and approaches including ventromedian, ventrocaudal, parasternal, and lateral views. Liver, gallbladder, gizzard, intestines, kidneys, and heart were assessed using ultrasound. Abnormalities such as hepatomegaly, nephromegaly, proventricular dilation, enteritis, and pneumocoelom were identified. The liver, gizzard, and intestines were consistently visualized, while spleen, kidneys, and reproductive organs were less commonly visualized.

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