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Index of Subjects Hi James and all, not an uncommon finding. I had a groundhog here a few years ago..acting neurologically. Improved for a bit and then worsened so I euthanized it. Had a parasite brain migration..most common when the animal picks up a worm for which it's not the normal host. Tracy ( at Spruce Cove ) has actually called me to ask about that gannet..I'm glad she had a post mortem exam done. Helene -----Original Message----- From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]On Behalf Of James Hirtle Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:51 AM To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: [NatureNS] Northern Gannet Saga HI all: Recently a northern gannet was rescued at the end of the Aspotagan Peninsula. The bird appeared to be emaciated and was taken to the Spruce Cove Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. This bird seemed like it would recover, but passed on. It was taken to a veterinary in the area and shipped to PEI for analysis. The results came back that this bird actually died from a brain parasite, likely picked up from a fish. This parasite had migrated through the nervous system and into the brain. The bird has been sent to BC for further analysis. James R. Hirtle Dublin Shore _________________________________________________________________ Enter to win a night a VIP night out at TIFF http://redcarpet.sympatico.msn.ca/
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