DESCRIPTION:
Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery is designed as a concise quick reference for the busy practitioner. Eminently practical, this classic avian text is prized for its down-to-earth approach. This new edition is written by a practitioner with many years experience of treating birds, plus new contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine.
New to this edition:
-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 avian therapeutics, Professor Tom Tully avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section.
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.
12.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 fledging periods of selected birds.
-Glossary.
-Some useful websites.
-Further reading.
-References.
