Hygiene and epidemic prevention of flamingos and peacocks in Wuhan Zoo

Hygiene and epidemic prevention of flamingos and peacocks in Wuhan Zoo

Wuhan Zoo has carried out health and epidemic prevention work for flamingos and peacocks. According to statistics, the vaccination of red-crowned cranes, peacocks and flamingos has been completed that day, and the autumn prevention of waterfowl will be completed in the next step. Wuhan Zoo carries out health and epidemic prevention work for flamingos and peacocks.

On June 5438+0 12, Wuhan Zoo started the health and epidemic prevention work for flamingos and peacocks during the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15). Animal health and epidemic prevention work was started in autumn and winter: birds such as flamingos, red-crowned cranes and peacocks were vaccinated with avian influenza vaccine, and primates were fed with Banlangen steamed bread to enhance immunity.

Just as cats and dogs are afraid of injections, there is a commotion among peacocks when the veterinarian approaches the cage with a syringe. A sapphire peacock was held in her arms by Cheng, a breeder, and fell in a panic in a pool of shit. Deng Liling, the head of the animal hospital, took advantage of her inattention, opened her mouth and stuffed a piece of white pills, then shook her head by hand. Before digesting the medicine, the animal doctor Li picked up the needle and quickly injected a unit of milky liquid medicine into her fur below the neck. The breeder and veterinarian Qi Xin Qi Xin worked together, and in less than half an hour, all 53 blue peacocks were vaccinated.

The veterinarian vaccinated the peacock.

"Every spring and autumn, birds should be vaccinated against avian influenza." Deng Liling said that birds in the park should be vaccinated. "Before vaccination, they should be checked for insects. Some time ago, I found something unusual in the peacock's feces-it needs insect repellent. Therefore, before vaccinating peacocks, apply insect repellent, and take a two-pronged approach to combine prevention and control. " Why do you have to hit your neck? "Because the bird's neck is loose and the space is large, the medicine can be slowly absorbed by the bird when it is put in."

When it's the flamingo's turn, it's another style of painting. These pink elves, held by the breeder, will suddenly stretch their necks, and when the needle leaves, they will rush to the pond in the cage to "take refuge" with lightning speed. "Flamingos are lighter than peacocks, and they are in good health. The vaccine dose can be less, and there is no need to feed insect repellent." One flamingo after another finished vaccination, escaped from the keeper's arms and ran to the pool, like an assembly line. In less than 20 minutes, more than 30 flamingos were all vaccinated.

Veterinarians and breeders joined hands to vaccinate flamingos.

Perhaps the bravest is the red-crowned crane. A little red-crowned crane, only half a year old, in the bear's arms, stood up after seeing the syringe, for fear that he had not been vaccinated. After finishing, he took a leisurely walk on the road and enjoyed the cool autumn morning.

In addition to the vaccine, the animal doctor also prepared a course of Banlangen granules for the animals in the whole park, lasting for 3 days, 900 grams per day. Nutritionists add Radix Isatidis to animal-specific nests and distribute them to all houses. Radix Isatidis is slightly sweet, which primates like very much: mandrill wolfs down and langurs chew slowly. According to Deng Liling, in addition to Banlangen, the disinfection and cleaning work of the building has also been strengthened. "Whether it is vaccination, feeding Banlangen, or disinfecting buildings, the most important part is the breeder. Their daily observation and behavior training are the key to ensure the smooth progress of epidemic prevention in autumn and winter. "

Langurs eat wotou of Radix Isatidis.

"By vaccinating animals and feeding Radix Isatidis, the zoo has increased its epidemic prevention efforts for animals, especially for endangered species such as flamingos and red-crowned cranes, ensuring the healthy development of artificial populations and laying the foundation for expanding artificial populations." Yang Yi, director of the zoo management office, believes that these actions of the zoo to wild animals have also played a positive role in biodiversity protection to a certain extent.

Wuhan Zoo carries out health and epidemic prevention work for flamingos and peacocks. Yesterday morning, there was a noise in the temporary animal room of Wuhan Zoo. Animal doctors in white coats are vaccinating birds one by one.

"Good boy, you are the bravest baby. This will take some time. " Bear, the captain of the red-crowned crane team, gently picked up a little red-crowned crane born this year, and the veterinarian Li slid the needle into its neck, which was done in two or three seconds.

If birds in captivity are basically used to the annual vaccination, peacocks who are free to move in the park are not so cooperative.

"It is the most helpless to vaccinate individual birds such as blue peacocks." Animal doctor Li said that bird droppings often splash on clothes, and no one can be spared within 3 meters. Fortunately, Cheng, the breeder, cooperated with five colleagues to complete the vaccination of 53 blue peacocks in half an hour, and gave them insect repellent by the way.

According to statistics, the vaccination of red-crowned cranes, peacocks and flamingos has been completed that day, and the autumn prevention of waterfowl such as black swans, pelicans and spotted geese will be completed in the next step.

"This is an anti-avian influenza vaccine and a Newcastle disease vaccine for birds." Deng Liling, head of the zoo animal hospital, said that autumn is coming and winter is coming, and the temperature difference is big. At this time, festivals are the season of high incidence of infectious diseases. Therefore, taking different disease prevention measures for different animals and adding a certain proportion of Radix Isatidis when making wowotou for three days can help primates prevent upper respiratory tract infections. Alpacas are injected with foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, and animals such as red pandas and langurs have regular physical examinations.

Deng Liling said that in autumn and winter, the sunshine is reduced, and the disinfection and cleaning of buildings are also increasing simultaneously. Although animals have strong disease resistance, they may be seriously ill if their mental state changes are not observed in time. Therefore, it is very important for breeders to eat, drink, scatter and observe the spirit of animals every day, which is the forefront of animal health.