Abstract
Summary
A quick, reliable procedure for the surgical removal of the pineal gland from 3 to 5-day-old chicks is presented. This procedure for pinealectomy was satisfactory as judged by low mortality and high success of the operation as verified at autopsy. The entire procedure requires approximately 5 min/chick. Nembutal, Equi-Thesin, and ether were evaluated as anesthetic agents for use in pinealectomy. Ether was the most suitable drug because of its ease of administration, rapid induction, short recovery period, and low mortality experienced with its use.
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