Journal article

Publication year: 2017

Pages: 455-483

Journal: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice

Volume number: 20

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 1094-9194

eISSN: 1558-4232

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.008

Publisher: Elsevier

Abstract: 
Captive breeding has contributed to successful restoration of many species of birds of prey. Avicultural techniques pioneered by raptor breeders include double clutching, direct fostering, cross-fostering, hatch and switch, hacking, imprinting male and female falcons for semen collection, and artificial insemination techniques. However, reproductive failure occurs related to management problems, including hygiene measures, food quality issues, breeding flock structure, or individual health issues of breeding birds. These may result in non-egg laying females, low-quality eggs, or infertile eggs caused by male infertility. Veterinary care of breeding collections is extremely important. This article provides an overview of veterinary involvement in raptor breeding projects.

Harvard Citation style: Bailey, T. and Lierz, M. (2017) Veterinary Aspects of Bird of Prey Reproduction., Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 20(2), pp. 455-483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.008

APA Citation style: Bailey, T., & Lierz, M. (2017). Veterinary Aspects of Bird of Prey Reproduction.. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice. 20(2), 455-483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.008