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1.Psittacosis FAQ
Informative article on psittacosis (avian chlamydia) by Deborah Wisti-Peterson.
URL:http://students.washington.edu/~nyneve/psittacosis.html
2.The Challenge
A yearly fundraising raffle dedicated to the research and eradication of Proventricular Dilatation Disease. Includes the proceeds of the 2000 AAV Convention program on PDD, by Branson Ritchie.
URL:http://www.avianrescue.org/challenge/
3.Bird Health
Covering all aspects of bird health, feeding, breeding, racing and showing in a variety of birds. Also providing different health products, books, and videos.
URL:http://www.birdhealth.com.au/
4.Zinc and Parrots
Article by Fern Van Sant, from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January, 1997. Features details about zinc biology and bird cages.
URL:http://www.funnyfarmexotics.com/IAS/Zn.htm
5.HotSpot For Birds
Reference section has many informative articles on the health and safety of birds.
URL:http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/
6.Heavy Metal Poisoning in Birds
Article by Gillian Willis that describes the toxic effect of heavy metals such as lead, brass and zinc on birds.
URL:http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/metals.htm
7.The Parrothouse
Avian nutrition and parrot behavior articles, health care information and recipes.
URL:http://www.parrothouse.com/
8.Avian Nutrition
A collection of holistic health and diet articles by Dr. Alicia McWatters.
URL:http://www.parrothouse.com/McWatter.html
9.ParrotParrot
Geared toward smaller birds, includes articles on avian health, nutrition, toxins and dangerous toy alerts.
URL:http://www.parrotparrot.com/
10.Avian Health
Information on nutrition, socialization, cleanliness and safety.
URL:http://www.parrotparrot.com/birdhealth/
11.Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease
Article by Dr. Garry Cross about the viral disease that can affect all psittacine birds. Includes photos and links to related content.
URL:http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_007.htm
12.Diseases of Psittacine Birds
Proceedings of the International Virtual Conferences in Veterinary Medicine, 1998.
URL:http://www.vet.uga.edu/IVCVM/1998/index.htm
13.Diseases of Exotic Animals and Wildlife
Proceedings of the International Virtual Conferences in Veterinary Medicine, 1999.
URL:http://www.vet.uga.edu/IVCVM/1999/INDEX.htm
14.Bird Health Examination
Details the different examination components and testing procedures.
URL:http://www.vetafarm.com.au/manage/documents/healthex.htm
15.Research Associates Laboratory
Informative, well-illustrated articles on the major avian diseases for which testing is available through this lab.
URL:http://www.vetdna.com/
16.Wingwise
Information on health, care, illness, injury, well bird exams, diagnostics, systems, the feather donation project, handicapped birds, and a visit to the wild parrots of Tambopata, Peru.
URL:http://www.wingwise.com/
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