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.

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.

• Concise quick reference for veterinary practitioners on treatment of birds
• New edition of a classic text prized for its down-to-earth approach
• New contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine
• New chapter on the special senses of birds
• Avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section

“Even though I have been practicing for several years, I found tips on diagnostics that I could immediately use at my practice. This book will make a nice addition to shelves, both for those who see birds infrequently and on a daily basis. It will be used often for drug dosages and disease rule-outs that you don’t want to flip through larger textbooks to obtain. Many good facts are in a single location and can be easily accessed between appointments.” – Exotic DVM Magazine

“Any veterinary student or general practitioner with an interest in avian medicine should place this book at the top of their shopping list.”
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