When people hear the term blood sugar, the word sugar stands out making bird owners very nervous. Blood sugar does rise when eating, but that’s perfectly normal. Just like our bodies need carbohydrates and fats and some salt to survive, so do our birds. Carbohydrates are made up of simple sugars, starches and crude fiber. […]
Voluntary Recall of Purina® Products Due to Potential Elevated Vitamin D Level FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 13, 2012 –Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of Purina® feed products listed below, due to the potential for elevated vitamin D levels. Elevated vitamin D levels may cause death or […]
Aspergillosis, or as it is more commonly referred to “asper”, is a respiratory disease. It is caused by the fungus, aspergillus. Asper is found everywhere in the environment, particularly in garbage, rotting leaves, compost and other decayed material. Diagnosis of infection is made through samples taken from the bird’s choanal slit and feces. The choanal […]
