Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery is designed as a concise quick reference for the busy practitioner.

Features:

• fully up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques
• new chapter on the special senses of birds, an understanding of which is crucial when consulted about animal welfare problems
• formulary updated by world expert on avial therapeutics, Professor Thomas N. Tully
• avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section

Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery is suitable for all veterinary practitioners who treat birds, as well as veterinary students seeking a basic understanding of the area.

Contents

1. Diversity in Anatomy and Physiology: Clinical Significance
2. The Special Senses of Birds - Dr Susan E. Orosz
3. Clinical Examination
4. Aids to Diagnosis - Professor Dr Maria Krautwald-Junghanns
5. Post-mortem Examination
6. Medication and Administration of Drugs
7. Anaesthesia
8. Surgery
9. Nursing and After Care
10. Breeding Problems
11. Release of Casualty Wild Birds

Appendices

• An avian formulary - Professor Thomas N. Tully
• Bacterial diseases of birds
• Viral diseases of birds
• Mycotic diseases of birds
• Parasitic diseases of birds
• Poisons likely to affect birds
• Some suggested diagnostic schedules
• Weights of birds most likely to be seen in general practice
• Incubation and fl edging periods of selected birds
• Glossary
• Some useful websites

Index

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