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Feather lice are observed as small groupings of tiny dark spots in the webbing of the feathers. Holding a feather up to the light will show feather lice very clearly.

Resolution of Xanthomatosis without Surgical Intervention by J. Miesle M.A., M. Ed., West Chester, Ohio, Xanthomatosis may be confirmed through histopathological testing.

A feather cyst on a bird represents the equivalent of an ingrown hair on a human. Feather cysts are larger in size, of course, since feathers are larger than hairs. The cysts are due to malformation of a developing feather under the skin.

Scaly Leg is most commonly caused by Knemidokoptes – also spelled Cnemidocoptes, which are eight-legged microscopic mites that are related to spiders, ticks, and scorpions – but obviously much smaller in size.

Avian Goiter aka Thyroid hyperplasia is an enlargement of the thyroid glands due to abnormal proliferation of the epithelial cells lining the follicles. The glands are located in the neck region.

As is suggested by the name, Fowl Cholera disease affects primarily fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl (increasing order of susceptibility). This disease is caused by the bacterial organism, Pasteurella Multocida.