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Researching DNA Testing for Birds

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a researcher within the University of Glasgow and I am currently compiling a case study on one of our staff members, Dr Richard Griffiths.

Dr. Griffiths developed a PCR technique for determining the sex of birds which I see is a service your company currently offers. We are trying to trace companies which have directly used Richard’s research which is exactly as described on your website.

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Hagen Avian Nutrition Review

Catherine Tobsing
April 15, 2010
Feeding Exotic Birds / Feeding Pet Birds / Veterinarian Related
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NUTRITION EXPERT PANEL REVIEW:

New rules for feeding pet birds

FEED MANAGEMENT, FEBRUARY 1998, VOLUME 49, NUMBER 2.
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Beak Malformations

Catherine Tobsing
April 14, 2010
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Veterinarian Related
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INTRODUCTION

Rhamphorthotics, or correction of developmental abnormalities of the beak of juvenile psittacines has been well described by Clipsham and others.

1 2,3 Techniques are described for correction of “Scissors beak” or lateral deviation of the premaxilla or maxillary beak and for brachygnathism of the maxillary beak.

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Vitamin K in Pet Foods

Catherine Tobsing
April 14, 2010
Feeding Exotic Birds / Feeding Pet Birds / Veterinarian Related
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Vitamin K in Pet Foods

By Dr. George Collings
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The Myth About Horizontal Bird Cage Bars

Catherine Tobsing
April 13, 2010
Bird Cage Info / Veterinarian Related / Website Shopping
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Questions – Windy City Parrot – receives about birds & parrots

Hi Catherine,

I just have one last, quick question: do you sell something to fix the fact that I bought a cage with vertical bars not realizing the bars should be horizontal for budgies?

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Mark Hagen on Avian Nutrition Research

Catherine Tobsing
April 13, 2010
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Feeding Pet Birds / Veterinarian Related
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Optimum nutrition can be achieved with many different diets. However it is not easy and understanding some basic principles of the pro and cons of each food item as it relates to vitamins, minerals, proteins, fat is important when trying to make up a mixture of foods.

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