Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery 3e

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.

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.