Communicating hydrocephalus in a mature Goffin's cockatoo (Cacatua goffini)

Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 180-184

  Johnston, Heather A ^a   Lindstrom, Jamie G ^b   Oglesbee, Michael ^c  

^a Native Palm Animal Hospital   (United States)

^b Animal Clinic Northview   (United States)

^c OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Avian; Bird; Cacatua goffini; Cockatoo; Communicating hydrocephalus; Deficiency; Vitamin A

Indexed keywords

AVES; CACATUA GOFFINI;

EID: 33748991200     PISSN: 10826742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1647/2004-029R.1     Document Type: Article

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