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=Introduction=

=Introduction=

This disease is common in pet '''toucans''' and '''mynahs'''. It is thought to be caused by an excessively large quantity of '''iron''' in the diet, which leads to cellular damage in the '''liver'''. Genetic factors and stress may also contribute to the disease as even if birds are fed on the same diet, not all of the bird are affected by Iron Storage Disease.   

Iron Storage disease, '''''aka Haemochromatosis''''' is common in pet '''toucans''' and '''mynahs'''. It is thought to be caused by an excessively large quantity of '''iron''' in the diet, which leads to cellular damage in the '''liver'''. Genetic factors and stress may also contribute to the disease as even if birds are fed on the same diet, not all of the bird are affected by Iron Storage Disease.   

=Signalment=

=Signalment=

Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''<br>

Merck & Co (2009) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Ninth Edition), ''Merial''<br>

Forbes NA & Altman RB (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review Avian Medecine''' ''Manson Publishing Ltd''

Forbes NA & Altman RB (1998) '''Self-Assessment Colour Review Avian Medecine''' ''Manson Publishing Ltd''