Essentials Of Avian Medicine And Surgery 3E

Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery is designed as a concise quick reference for the busy practitioner and animal nurse. Eminently practical, this classic avian text is prized for its down-to-earth approach.



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

Edited by Brian H Coles, BVSc Dip ECAMS FRCVS, RCVS Consultant in Avian Medicine, with contributions from Professor Thomas N Tully Jr. DVM MS Dip ABVP (avian) Dip ECAMS, Professor Maria Krautwald-Junghanns dr med vet Dip ECAMS, and Professor Susan E Orosz DVM Dip ABVP Dip ECAMS.

"Even though I have been practicing for several years, I found tips on diagnostics that I could immediately use at my practice. This book will make a nice addition to shelves, both for those who see birds infrequently and on a daily basis. It will be used often for drug dosages and disease rule-outs that you don't want to flip through larger textbooks to obtain. Many good facts are in a single location and can be easily accessed between appointments." - Exotic DVM Magazine
"Any veterinary student or general practitioner with an interest in avian medicine should place this book at the top of their shopping list."
Veterinary Record

Preface.

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.