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 |
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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.
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.
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. |