Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery

• new contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine
  
• new chapter on the special senses of birds, an understanding of which is crucial when giving advice on avian welfare problems
  
• fully up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques
  
• avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section

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.

1 An avian formulary – Professor Thomas N. Tully.

2 Bacterial diseases of birds.

3 Viral diseases of birds.

4 Mycotic diseases of birds.

5 Parasitic diseases of birds.

6 Poisons likely to affect birds.

7 Some suggested diagnostic schedules.

8 Weights of birds most likely to be seen in general practice.

9 Incubation and fl edging periods of selected birds.

10 Glossary.

11 Some useful websites.

Further reading.

References.

Index.

Colour plates.

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