Reproductive Disorders in Parrots

Authors

Alyssa M. Scagnelli, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA. Electronic address: ascagnelli@lsu.edu.
Thomas N. Tully, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2017

Abstract

Disease affecting the reproductive tract of the companion parrot is often impacted by physiologic and environmental stimuli. In conjunction with appropriate medical management, some birds diagnosed with reproductive disorders may be successfully treated. Once the bird is diagnosed with a disease condition affecting the reproductive tract, therapeutic measures are focused on stabilizing and supporting the patient, and surgical intervention is required only in the most severe cases. Hormonal therapy with synthetic, long-acting GnRH agonists should be considered for chronic reproductive disease conditions in which decreasing ovarian activity can help alleviate certain disease processes.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice

First Page

485

Last Page

507

Recommended Citation

Scagnelli, A. M., & Tully, T. N. (2017). Reproductive Disorders in Parrots. The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice, 20 (2), 485-507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.012