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Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery
Synopsis:
Designed as a reference for the busy practitioner, this book is written by a practitioner with many years experience of treating birds, and contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine.
Description
"Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery" is designed as a concise quick reference for the busy practitioner. Eminently practical, this classic avian text is prized for its down-to-earth approach. This new edition is written by a practitioner with many years experience of treating birds, plus new contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine. New to this edition include: a full up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques, a new chapter on the special senses of birds, an understanding of which is crucial when consulted about animal welfare problems. Formulary updated by world expert on avian therapeutics, Professor Tom Tully, the avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section.
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.
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Author: Coles, Brian
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Pages: 392
Illustrations: Illustrations
Binding: Paperback
Weight: 888
Publish Date: 08 Nov 2007
ISBN: 1405157550
IS: 9781405157551
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