FEATHER DISORDERS IN PET BIRDS WITH SPECI AL REFERENCES TO DISEASES OF THE UROPYGIAL GLAND (GLANDULA UROPYGIALIS)

Authors
HOCHLEITHNER M FUCHS A HOCHLEITHNER C
Citation
M. Hochleithner et al., FEATHER DISORDERS IN PET BIRDS WITH SPECI AL REFERENCES TO DISEASES OF THE UROPYGIAL GLAND (GLANDULA UROPYGIALIS), Kleintierpraxis, 41(7), 1996, pp. 493
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Kleintierpraxis → ACNP
ISSN journal
00232076
Volume
41
Issue
7
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0023-2076(1996)41:7<493:FDIPBW>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
1745 clinical cases of feather disorders in different bird species wer e seen. Frequence of different diseases and species variations are dis cussed and shown in tables. Diseases of the uropygial gland were found as an important cause of feather disorders. Clinical experiences and therapies of this disease are special discussed. A species predilectio n to feather disorders could be seen in the African Grey Parrot (Psitt acus e. erythacus).