An automated assay for fecal estrogen conjugates in the determination of sex in avian species

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430100410.abs Recently captive propagation of psitticines has become necessary in order to preserve and breed endangered species. As habitat destruction increases and importation restrictions become more stringent, the need for a reliable and noninvasive technique for sex assignment is essential to improve the productivity of breeding and raising birds in captivity. One aspect of […]