Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a decapeptide that is produced in the
hypothalamus. Through the hypothalamic–hypophysial portal system this hormone is …

This article reviews advances in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of
therapeutic agents used in avian medicine. There has been a significant body of work …

The aim of this study was to develop an animal model with non-laying hens which would
allow for investigation of the relationship between egg production and common diseases in …

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Reproductive Management Center (RMC) in the US
and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria Reproductive Management Group …

Reproductive diseases commonly occur in backyard hens, and the underlying cause is
usually different from that of commercial-production hens. Because backyard hens typically …

Diseases of the female reproductive tract including dystocia, oviductal, and ovarian disease,
are common in female birds under managed care. Unfortunately, the ovary can rarely be …

Two adult, male domestic turkeys were treated with implants of deslorelin acetate, a
gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, to reduce intermale aggression and aggression …

Reproductive disease in captive avian species is common, and medical management is
often chosen over surgical removal of the reproductive tract. In a previous study with …

A basic understanding of general surgical principles should be understood prior to
performing avian surgery. This chapter provides clinicians information on a large variety of …

Egg binding and excessive laying frequently affect avian patients, and in many cases the
treatment includes suppression of egg production. Currently, for the suppression of egg …