Staphylococcal Pneumonia and Septicemia in a Confined IOrcinus orca
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Dr. Alan Hoey1; James McBain1; Dr. David Green2
1Sealand of the Pacific, Victoria BC; 2Diagnostic Lab, Oregon State University, Corvalis OR

A mature male Orcinus orca, confined for 16 years developed lethargy and anorexia. Death occurred suddenly due to circulatory collapse, septicemia and pneumonia.  Clinical signs, course of the disease and postmortem findings are discussed.

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Dr. Alan Hoey
Sealand of the Pacific, Ltd.
British Columbia, Canada


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