School of Veterinary Science
Pathology Report
Submitter Ref.:  
Date Sent:  24/04/2019
Accession No.:  57297
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Report Sent:
27/05/2019
Zero Invasive Predators Ltd (ZIP)
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39 Waiapu Road
Karori
Wellington
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Species:  Avian-Wildlife
Breed:  Kea
Age:  Adult
Sex:  Male
Owner:  
Type:  Post Mortem
ID:  V-2573 (CH72) White on Pink
Prev. Accn.:  57296
Submitted:  2
At Risk:  
Affected:  2
Dead:  2
History
Found dead 19/04/2019, estimated date of death 15/04/2019.
Gross Findings
The kea weighed 781 grams and was in moderate body condition, with adequate pectoral muscle mass but reduced 
and reddened body fat reserves.
The proventriculus and gizzard contained a moderate amount of dark green pasty material admixed with seed-like 
material.
Under The  
No other abnormalities were noted on gross post mortem.
Clinical Pathology / Toxicology / Biochemistry
Liver lead level: 0.66 mg/kg
NZVP CASE NO : P19005696
Skeletal muscle: 0.046 ug/g Fluoroacetate (Landcare Report No: T7093)
Diagnosis
Released 
1080 toxicosis
Comments
Official Information Act
This was an adult male kea in reduced body condition. There were no signs of trauma or any obvious underlying 
disease. 
Testing of skeletal muscle showed this kea had been exposed to 1080. The level of lead in the liver was not elevated 
to a level where it would have adversely impacted on the health of this bird.
Date:  24/04/2019
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