Joerg A. Henning is an avian veterinarian based in Gatton, QLD, Australia. He looks after birds of different types, including pet birds and birds kept for farming or breeding. When something goes wrong, it can feel stressful fast. Birds can get sick quickly, so getting help early often makes a real difference.
In day to day work, Joerg focuses on common health problems seen in birds. This can include infectious illnesses like avian influenza and other viral infections. Birds can also pick up diseases linked to Togaviridae, and in some cases, issues that affect the airways and breathing. At times, problems may look mild at first, then change over a short period, so checks and follow up matter.
Joerg also helps with conditions that come from outside the bird as well as from infections inside the body. For example, tick paralysis can be a serious issue, especially when ticks are around. Other concerns include infections that can spread in the body, such as bacterial problems like strep throat. He also deals with illnesses that can be linked to parainfluenza, which can cause cough-like symptoms and breathing troubles.
Not every appointment is about a virus or a bite. Some birds come in with injuries or inflammation. Joerg can assess things like bursitis, and he helps work out what is causing pain or swelling. Breast infection is another issue that can be seen in birds, and it may need careful treatment and monitoring.
In some situations, birds may be exposed to animals or environments where rabies risk needs to be considered. Joerg will review the situation and discuss what steps are needed for safety and care. This part is especially important because rabies is serious, and the right advice matters for both the bird and the people around them.
Over time, avian care often becomes about more than one test or one visit. It can be about understanding what is normal for that bird, what changed recently, and how the bird is coping day to day. Joerg’s approach is practical and calm, with a focus on getting the bird stabilised, then figuring out what comes next.
Joerg A. Henning is based in Gatton and works with local bird owners and carers. If your bird is unwell, it’s worth getting checked sooner rather than later, especially when breathing, eating, or energy levels take a turn.