Colour Atlas of Falcon Medicine

Written by authors with many years of practical experience in avian medicine this book aims to give an overview of the most important diseases in falcons and birds of prey. Chapters cover hematology, viral diseases, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases, parasitic diseases and other miscellaneous diseases. Clinical symptoms are described as well as pathological and histological findings. A separate chapter deals with the history of falconry in the Middle East and the ongoing protection of the species. The book is fully illustrated containing around 380 photos. It will be of interest to practicing veterinarians specializing in avian medicine as well as veterinary students, and for professionals working with falcons, researchers, zoologists and biologists.