Post by jill on Jun 6, 2009 11:25:14 GMT -5
Years ago, I read about the Royal Swans and a research team that came to the rescue when it was found the swans were sickly.
www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/swan_project.html
The Royal Swans were a gifted in 1957. Queen Elizabeth II donated a mating pair of English Mute Swans to the City of Lakeland. The swans descendants now reside primarily at
Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Orlando, Florida which is owned by
Kemmons Wilson, founder of Holiday Inn and the developer of Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Orlando.
Excerpt: above link
'A native of Europe and Asia, the English Mute Swan was originally introduced into the United States in New York's Hudson River Valley during the 19th century. The English Mute is a protected species in England because of its royal lineage. Many of the swans are direct descendants of swans raised and bred from Her Majesty The Queen's Royal stock, dating back to the 12th century.' (The Regal Swan, 2000). From the winding shores of the Thames River, to the lakes and ponds of Florida and the Southeastern United States, in some cases, this magnificent bird is dying from botulism, lead poisoning, predators and random acts of violence.
end excerpt
So what has this to do with Fibers? The condition we variously call Morgellons or the Fiber Disease?
Lots.
Excerpt:
Led by Dr. Geoffrey Gardner, a project team has been formed to document and research Dr. Wade Gardner's work with the swan vaccinations. Rhinosporodium which causes a fungal eye infection in the birds from inferior water quality will also be studied. This fungus can be treated with an antibiotic opthalmalic solution. 'A large number of swan owners/keepers are not aware of the need for routine health checks by a licensed veterinarian who is trained to detect early signs of disease,' according to Dr. Geoffrey Gardner. ' It is essential that a practical knowledge base be accessible for individuals wishing to raise and maintain the animals.'
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Rhinosporodium- fungal eye infection.... Prior to that discovery by L Mendoza, the swans were treated for botulism:
Excerpt:
However, in the early 80's, Wade G. Gardner, D.V. M., Lakeland Veterinary Hospital, pioneered the use of Ultrabac® vaccine manufactured by * Pfizer Animal Health to stem swan deaths from botulism on Lake Morton. The Regal Swan Project team is studying the use of the vaccine and conducting titre tests to ascertain the vaccine's level of protection against clostridia related diseases in swans.
*(Pfizer is a subsid of Monsanto)
Dr. W.G. Gardner knew that an established vaccine was available for Clostridia perfringens related diseases in cows. Dr. Gardner theorized that the symptoms of C. perfringens could mimic botulism. He began an experimental inoculation of the remaining birds with the Ultrabac® C. pefringens vaccine. Gardner's successful vaccination measures have protected English Mute Swans and other internationally protected swan species from botulism for more than 20 years.
end
www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/swan_projectPR02.htm
Did Clostridial disease mimic botulism?
www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/swan_project2002.html
Moving on to the Rhinosporidiosis
www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/swan_projectPR03.htm
Excerpt:
DNA taken from the eye cysts of the swans was subsequently examined and tested with DNA from cysts with rhinosporidiosis taken from humans. The DNA analysis revealed the R. seeberi in both species is the same species.
This find is historically important. Rhinosporidiosis, once thought to be caused by a fungus is now proven to be a protozoan. This organism is found in moist, warm environments and is most prevalent in India, Sri Lanka and southeast Asia, although cases have occurred in Africa, Central and South America, Europe and the United States. This protozoan has never been cultured and its natural habitat remained unknown.
Rhinosporidium seeberi is a natural occurring micro-organism that infects the mucus surfaces of humans and animals who come into contact with it. Rhinosporidiosis is a byproduct of the micro-organism. It's a non-contagious chronic infection that usually manifests itself in the form of slow-growing-tumor-like masses that affect the nasal passages or the eyes. Currently, surgical removal is the only available treatment.
However, this study showed that by surgically removing the cysts, the swans showed a spontaneous remission (no noted reoccurrence of the parasite). More testing is expected to be conducted by the doctors and The Regal Swan™ researchers to find more information on this elusive parasite.
end excerpt
Excerpt:
Sponsors Include:
Pfizer Animal Health, Orange Lake Resort & Country Club, City of Lakeland, Florida, Lakeland Veterinarian Hospital, Antech Diagnostic Labs, Inc., American Camper, Blitz® USA, Bushnell Sports Optics Worldwide, Cobra Electronics, Hunt Manufacturing Company, Kaz Incorporated, Lab Essentials, Inc., The National High Magnetic Laboratory, Florida State University; The Memphis Zoo, Orlando Science Center, Thamesweb, Windsor, (Theroyalwindsorwebsite.com) England; Sharn Veterinary, Inc., The Sports Authority, Times®, VetCare, Vicks Company, IQ Scientific Instruments and Western Pest Services.
end
Lots of info but none on the treatment used to cure the Swans- mentioned by L Mendoza.
theroyalwindsorforum.yuku.com/forum/viewtopic/id/630
The Royal link- states that Fairy Liquid "does the trick"-
(American eqivalent- Dawn dishwashing liquid)
Florida Swan Researchers Successfully Identify Bacterium Causing UK Swans To Turn Pink: Procter & Gambles Fairy Liquid Helps Remove The Microbes
ORLANDO, Florida.
April 9, 2007
Excerpts:
Florida-swan researchers have successfully identified a bacterium as the putative etiologic agent causing pink discoloration in Mute Swans from the wild population in the United Kingdom. Gram-positive rods, possibly Corynebacterium-like species were identified from several infected swans as the culprit through extensive, laboratory testing by members of The Regal Swan, a swan-research team, based in Orlando.
Researchers examined affected swan feathers from the UK in an effort to determine the cause of the unknown pigmentation. Noting the same phenomenon in Florida swans at the time of the birds yearly moult, The Regal Swan researchers also examined Florida swan feathers. The affected feathers from both samples were then swabbed and the cultures submitted to a laboratory where the bacterium was identified.
end
Excerpt:
The Regal Swan, a 27-member team, comprised of veterinarians, swan keepers, educators, photographers, writers and other professionals, is committed to the humane treatment and veterinary medical care of captive swans. The swan researchers are best known for successfully pioneering the use of a cattle vaccine against botulism and an equine vaccine for West Nile Virus in swans. The Regal Swan researchers, led by Mendoza, were also the first to identify the protozoan, Rhinosporodium seeberi, that affects both humans and swans through DNA Sequencing. The testing also identified the transmission vector as water. [/b}
The Regal Swan has been awarded both the prestigious U.S. Daily Points of Light Award and the Florida Governors Points of Light Award for its pioneering research. For more information please visit The Regal Swan
end
The Vector is Water- and we read the the Team surgically removed the cysts from 41 of the infected/infested swans but where is the treatment method? Was there a treatment other than the surgery?
Does the fact that Pythium insidiosum is Dr Mendoza's area of expertise have anything to do with why he was asked to work with the Team?
This could tie to Retro-something- the Swans were those of the
Queen of England- given to the City of Lakeland- Orlando, Fl-
Another set of swans was given to a city in New York many years ago-
Jill
www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/swan_project.html
The Royal Swans were a gifted in 1957. Queen Elizabeth II donated a mating pair of English Mute Swans to the City of Lakeland. The swans descendants now reside primarily at
Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Orlando, Florida which is owned by
Kemmons Wilson, founder of Holiday Inn and the developer of Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Orlando.
Excerpt: above link
'A native of Europe and Asia, the English Mute Swan was originally introduced into the United States in New York's Hudson River Valley during the 19th century. The English Mute is a protected species in England because of its royal lineage. Many of the swans are direct descendants of swans raised and bred from Her Majesty The Queen's Royal stock, dating back to the 12th century.' (The Regal Swan, 2000). From the winding shores of the Thames River, to the lakes and ponds of Florida and the Southeastern United States, in some cases, this magnificent bird is dying from botulism, lead poisoning, predators and random acts of violence.
end excerpt
So what has this to do with Fibers? The condition we variously call Morgellons or the Fiber Disease?
Lots.
Excerpt:
Led by Dr. Geoffrey Gardner, a project team has been formed to document and research Dr. Wade Gardner's work with the swan vaccinations. Rhinosporodium which causes a fungal eye infection in the birds from inferior water quality will also be studied. This fungus can be treated with an antibiotic opthalmalic solution. 'A large number of swan owners/keepers are not aware of the need for routine health checks by a licensed veterinarian who is trained to detect early signs of disease,' according to Dr. Geoffrey Gardner. ' It is essential that a practical knowledge base be accessible for individuals wishing to raise and maintain the animals.'
end excerpt
Rhinosporodium- fungal eye infection.... Prior to that discovery by L Mendoza, the swans were treated for botulism:
Excerpt:
However, in the early 80's, Wade G. Gardner, D.V. M., Lakeland Veterinary Hospital, pioneered the use of Ultrabac® vaccine manufactured by * Pfizer Animal Health to stem swan deaths from botulism on Lake Morton. The Regal Swan Project team is studying the use of the vaccine and conducting titre tests to ascertain the vaccine's level of protection against clostridia related diseases in swans.
*(Pfizer is a subsid of Monsanto)
Dr. W.G. Gardner knew that an established vaccine was available for Clostridia perfringens related diseases in cows. Dr. Gardner theorized that the symptoms of C. perfringens could mimic botulism. He began an experimental inoculation of the remaining birds with the Ultrabac® C. pefringens vaccine. Gardner's successful vaccination measures have protected English Mute Swans and other internationally protected swan species from botulism for more than 20 years.
end
www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/swan_projectPR02.htm
Did Clostridial disease mimic botulism?
www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/swan_project2002.html
Moving on to the Rhinosporidiosis
www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/swan_projectPR03.htm
Excerpt:
DNA taken from the eye cysts of the swans was subsequently examined and tested with DNA from cysts with rhinosporidiosis taken from humans. The DNA analysis revealed the R. seeberi in both species is the same species.
This find is historically important. Rhinosporidiosis, once thought to be caused by a fungus is now proven to be a protozoan. This organism is found in moist, warm environments and is most prevalent in India, Sri Lanka and southeast Asia, although cases have occurred in Africa, Central and South America, Europe and the United States. This protozoan has never been cultured and its natural habitat remained unknown.
Rhinosporidium seeberi is a natural occurring micro-organism that infects the mucus surfaces of humans and animals who come into contact with it. Rhinosporidiosis is a byproduct of the micro-organism. It's a non-contagious chronic infection that usually manifests itself in the form of slow-growing-tumor-like masses that affect the nasal passages or the eyes. Currently, surgical removal is the only available treatment.
However, this study showed that by surgically removing the cysts, the swans showed a spontaneous remission (no noted reoccurrence of the parasite). More testing is expected to be conducted by the doctors and The Regal Swan™ researchers to find more information on this elusive parasite.
end excerpt
Excerpt:
Sponsors Include:
Pfizer Animal Health, Orange Lake Resort & Country Club, City of Lakeland, Florida, Lakeland Veterinarian Hospital, Antech Diagnostic Labs, Inc., American Camper, Blitz® USA, Bushnell Sports Optics Worldwide, Cobra Electronics, Hunt Manufacturing Company, Kaz Incorporated, Lab Essentials, Inc., The National High Magnetic Laboratory, Florida State University; The Memphis Zoo, Orlando Science Center, Thamesweb, Windsor, (Theroyalwindsorwebsite.com) England; Sharn Veterinary, Inc., The Sports Authority, Times®, VetCare, Vicks Company, IQ Scientific Instruments and Western Pest Services.
end
Lots of info but none on the treatment used to cure the Swans- mentioned by L Mendoza.
theroyalwindsorforum.yuku.com/forum/viewtopic/id/630
The Royal link- states that Fairy Liquid "does the trick"-
(American eqivalent- Dawn dishwashing liquid)
Florida Swan Researchers Successfully Identify Bacterium Causing UK Swans To Turn Pink: Procter & Gambles Fairy Liquid Helps Remove The Microbes
ORLANDO, Florida.
April 9, 2007
Excerpts:
Florida-swan researchers have successfully identified a bacterium as the putative etiologic agent causing pink discoloration in Mute Swans from the wild population in the United Kingdom. Gram-positive rods, possibly Corynebacterium-like species were identified from several infected swans as the culprit through extensive, laboratory testing by members of The Regal Swan, a swan-research team, based in Orlando.
Researchers examined affected swan feathers from the UK in an effort to determine the cause of the unknown pigmentation. Noting the same phenomenon in Florida swans at the time of the birds yearly moult, The Regal Swan researchers also examined Florida swan feathers. The affected feathers from both samples were then swabbed and the cultures submitted to a laboratory where the bacterium was identified.
end
Excerpt:
The Regal Swan, a 27-member team, comprised of veterinarians, swan keepers, educators, photographers, writers and other professionals, is committed to the humane treatment and veterinary medical care of captive swans. The swan researchers are best known for successfully pioneering the use of a cattle vaccine against botulism and an equine vaccine for West Nile Virus in swans. The Regal Swan researchers, led by Mendoza, were also the first to identify the protozoan, Rhinosporodium seeberi, that affects both humans and swans through DNA Sequencing. The testing also identified the transmission vector as water. [/b}
The Regal Swan has been awarded both the prestigious U.S. Daily Points of Light Award and the Florida Governors Points of Light Award for its pioneering research. For more information please visit The Regal Swan
end
The Vector is Water- and we read the the Team surgically removed the cysts from 41 of the infected/infested swans but where is the treatment method? Was there a treatment other than the surgery?
Does the fact that Pythium insidiosum is Dr Mendoza's area of expertise have anything to do with why he was asked to work with the Team?
This could tie to Retro-something- the Swans were those of the
Queen of England- given to the City of Lakeland- Orlando, Fl-
Another set of swans was given to a city in New York many years ago-
Jill