Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery

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:

fully up–to–date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques
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
avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section

Spis treści:
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.

Nota biograficzna:
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 EC AMS, Professor Maria Krautwald–Junghanns dr med vet Dip ECAMS, and Professor Susan E Orosz DVM Dip ABVP Dip ECAMS.

Okładka tylna:
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:

fully up–to–date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques
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
avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section