Handbook of Avian Medicine
Edited by- Thomas Tully, BS, DVM, MS, Diplomate ABVP(Avian), ECAMS, Professor Zoological Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- Gerry Dorrestein, Prof Dr, Dr hc, DVM,, Director of Dutch Research Institute for Avian and Exotic Animals (NOIVBD); Part time assignment at Avian, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Pathology, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; Part time assignment at VMF University of Leipzig, Small Animal Clinic, Clinic for Birds and Reptiles, Germany
- Alan Jones, BVet, Med, MRCVS
This reference gives the small animal practitioner a complete information source for the basics of avian medicine and surgery. It pulls together the international expertise of the avian veterinary community by incorporating the knowledge of authors world-wide. The first six chapters cover the basic medical information needed to run a primary care avian practice. The focus here is on introductory level material and the average companion animal practice. If you see between one and five birds a week, this text is for you. The later chapters are species-specific and help the veterinarian in evaluating, treating, and/or referring various bird species. The new edition builds on the success of the first edition and includes full colour illustrations throughout.
Hardbound, 456 Pages
Published: March 2009
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-0-7020-2874-8
Contents
- The development of avian species
Basic anatomy, physiology and nutrition
The physical examination
Clinical tests
Imaging techniques
Nursing the sick bird
Psittacine birds
Passerines
Raptors
Cranes
Ratites
Waterfowl
Galliformes
Ramphastids
Pigeons
Seabirds
The management of a multi-species bird collection in a zoological park
Index
