Assessment of liver function in galahs (Eolophus roseicapillus) after partial hepatectomy: A comparison of plasma enzyme concentrations, serum bile acid levels, and galactose clearance tests

Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 164-171

  Jaensch, Susan M ^a   Cullen, Len ^a   Raidal, Shane R ^a  

^a MURDOCH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Bile acids; Biopsy; Birds; Eolophus roseicapillus; Galactose clearance; Galahs; Hepatectomy; Hepatic; Liver function tests

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001228963     PISSN: 10826742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1647/1082-6742(2000)014[0164:AOLFIG]2.0.CO;2     Document Type: Article

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