Clinical Avian Medicine: 2-Volume Set

by Greg J. Harrison,Teresa L. Lightfoot
2005

Greg Harrison, DVM, Dipl ABVP-Avian, Dipl ECAMS and Teresa Lightfoot, DVM, Dipl ABVP-Avian, have compiled the expertise and experience of 50 international contributing authors (and 50 reviewers) to produce an extraordinary two-volume reference, with over 1000 pages of text and over 1300 color images, for veterinarians and other avian health professionals. The purpose of the book Clinical Avian Medicine is to provide some highlights of emerging thoughts, techniques and procedures that are currently being assimilated into avian practice. The book covers the following subjects: Fresh perspectives on common clinical disorders and practical solutions Current scientific data relevant to clinical avian practice Practical, useful diagnostic support in physical examination, nutritional evaluation, hematology, biochemistries and endoscopy Breakthrough contributions in integrative medicine, wellness programs, preventive medicine and screening and low-risk pest control Avian behavior and behavior modification Broad-based referenced formulary and pain management Step-by-step surgical procedures and techniques

With all of the proceeds benefiting ISU’s Avian and Exotic Animal Foundation,currently administered by Dr. BiancaZaffarano
Entirely in full color (over 1000 color images in Vol Iand 300 in Vol II). (edited by GJ Harrison and TL Lightfoot)
Fresh perspectives on common clinical disorders and practical solutions
Current scientific data relevant to clinical avian practice
Practical, useful diagnostic support in the areas of physical examination, nutritional evaluation, hematology, biochemistries and endoscopy
Innovative imaging techniques
Breakthrough contributions in the areas of integrative medicine, wellness programs, preventive medicine and screening and low-risk pest control
Three-section chapter on avian behavior and behavior modification
Update onmacrorhabdosis (formerly megabacteria)
Broad-based referenced formulary and full chapter on pain management
Step-by-step surgical procedures and techniques
Extensive review of renal physiology and diseases

Table of Contents

Volume I
1. Clinical Practice
2. The Companion Bird
3. Concepts in Behavior
(Section I) Natural Science of Behavior
(Section II) Early Psittacine Behavior & Development
(Section III) Pubescent & Adult Psittacine Behavior – Liz Wilson, Teresa L Lightfoot
4. Nutritional Considerations
(Section I) Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation
(Section II) Nutritional Disorders
5. Calcium Metabolism
6. Maximizing Information from the Physical Examination
7. Emergency and Critical Care
8. Pain Management
9. Therapeutic Agents
10. Integrative Therapies
11. Low Risk Pest Management
12. Evaluating and Treating the Cardiovascular System
13. Integument
14. Evaluating and Treating the Gastrointestinal System
15. Evaluating and Treating the Liver

Volume II
16. Evaluating and Treating the Kidneys
17. Evaluating and Treating the Nervous System
18. Evaluating and Treating the Reproductive System
19. Endocrine Considerations
20. Overview of Tumors
(Section I) Clinical Avian Neoplasia and Oncology
(Section II) A Retrospective Study of Case Submissions to a Specialty Diagnostic Service
21. Preventive Medicine and Screening
22. Diagnostic Value of Hematology
23. Diagnostic Value of Biochemistry
24. Diagnostic Value of Endoscopy and Biopsy
25. Advances in Diagnostic Imaging
26. Diagnostic Value of Necropsy
27. Update on Chlamydophilia Psittaci
28. Implication of Mycobacteria in Clinical Disorders
29. Implications of Mycoses in Clinical Disorders
30. Implications of Macrorhabdus in Clinical Disorders
31. Implications of Toxins in Clinical Disorders
32. Implications of Viruses in Clinical Disorders
33. Updates in Anesthesia and Monitoring
34. Surgical Resolution of Orthopedic Disorders
35. Surgical Resolution of Soft Tissue Disorders
36. Waterfowl
37. Racing Pigeons
38. Fowl
39. Canaries, Finches & Mynahs
40. Raptors
41. Ratites
42. Zoo and Park Birds