Update on neuroendocrine regulation and medical intervention of reproduction in birds.
In avian species, reproductive disorders and undesirable behaviors commonly reflect abnormalities in the neuroendocrine regulation of the reproductive system. Current treatment options are often disappointing, show no long-lasting effect, or have significant side effects. A possible reason for our lack of success is a dearth of knowledge of the underlying neuroendocrine, behavioral, and autonomous physiology of the reproductive processes. Tremendous progress has been made in the last few years in our understanding of the neuroendocrine control of reproduction in birds. Advantage should be taken of these experimentally derived data to develop appropriate and safe treatment protocols for avian patients suffering from reproductive disorders.
Mans
Christoph
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, College Avenue, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada. cmans@gmx.net
Taylor
W Michael
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D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology; D001717:Birds / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009490:Neurosecretory Systems / Q000502:physiology*; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology*; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology*