| disseminated avian mycobacteriosis in a free-living grey heron (ardea cinerea). | wild birds share with humans the capacity for moving fast over large distances. during migratory movements, birds carry pathogens that can be transmitted between species. one of these concerning pathogens is mycobacterium spp. a necropsy was performed in a grey heron (ardea cinerea) that had been medically treated for a polyarthritic process. grossly, firm white-yellowish nodules of various size, resembling granulomas, were observed in right carpal joint, both patellar joints, neck musculature, ... | 2013 | 24283143 |