Microchip placement for identification of birds.
Individual identification is important for both laboratory and pet birds. This column gives instructions for placement of microchips in birds and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this method of identification.
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Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, 197 Hance Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ 07722, USA. elinor.granzow@gmail.com
D000823:Animal Identification Systems / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D001717:Birds; D008904:Miniaturization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012666:Semiconductors / Q000009:adverse effects