Hepatic lipidosis in a Myna (Agapornis personata): A case report

Hepatic lipidosis is a problem in a wide variety of birds. The exact pathogenesis of hepatic lipidosis in pet species is often not known. The most metabolic disease in myna in Iran is found to be hepatic lipidosis. Excessive calorie intake, inadequate utilization of fat, hepatic enzyme defects, deficiency of dietary lipotrophs, and toxic damage are all possible causes. In this article, we presented a case of metabolic disorder in common myna.

Keywords:

Hepatic lipidosis , metabolic disease , myna