Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 33-39, January 2006

Summary of an Oiled Bird Response

  • J. Gregory Massey, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: J. Gregory Massey, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian), Wildlife Health Center–Oiled Wildlife Care Network, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616.

Wildlife Health Center–Oiled Wildlife Care Network, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616 USA.

Abstract 

An oiled bird response involves 6 basic steps: recovery and transportation, processing and intake, stabilization, cleaning, prerelease conditioning, and release. Oiled birds are often emaciated and dehydrated when they are captured. These deficiencies and any problems associated with oil exposure must be addressed before birds can be washed to remove the oil from contaminated feathers. Restoring waterproofing is paramount to recovery. For this to occur, normal feather structure must be restored.

Key words:  oil spill , wildlife , bird , rehabilitation , avian , oiled wildlife

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PII: S1557-5063(05)00101-1

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2005.11.005

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 33-39, January 2006

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