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Folliculectomy for the treatment of pre-ovulatory follicular stasis in three illegally captured West Coast green geckos ( Naultinus tuberculatus ) to enable wild rehabilitation.

Brett D GartrellM JollyA CreeE ShortT Hori
Published in: New Zealand veterinary journal (2024)
The recommended treatment for POFS in reptiles is ovariectomy, which is not appropriate for wild animals. The use of folliculectomy to resolve preovulatory follicular stasis should be considered for animals where retaining reproductive ability is essential.
Keyphrases
  • genetic diversity
  • bone loss