ACTH Stimulation Induced Self-Mutilation Behavior in the Golden Conure (<i>Guaruba guarouba</i>)

Psittacidae are very susceptible to chronic stress and behavioral disorders. Information regarding the endocrinology of the golden conure is scarce, especially about adrenocortical activity. Endocrine studies using non-invasive methods are useful, because they allow longitudinal analysis with high n...

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Main Authors: Juliana Anaya Sinhorini, Cristiane Schilbach Pizzutto, Rupert Palme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/3/418