Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 3e

Edited by: Brian Coles


ISBN: 9781405157551
ISBN10: 1405157550

Publication Dates

USA: Nov 2007

Rest of World: Nov 2007

Format

244 x 172 mm , 6.75 x 9.75 in

Details

392 pages, 110 illustrations.

Description

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

Table of Contents

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.

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.

About the Author

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.