[NatureNS] Northern Gannet Saga

Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:08:48 -0300
From: Helene Van Doninck <hvandoninck@eastlink.ca>
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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

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[mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]On Behalf Of James Hirtle
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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

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