Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery 3rd Edition
By Brian H. Coles
Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery 3rd Edition PDF is designed as a concise quick reference for the busy practitioner and animal nurse. Eminently practical, this classic avian text is prized for its down-to-earth approach.
new contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine
new chapter on the special senses of birds, an understanding of which is crucial when giving advice on avian welfare problems
fully up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques
avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section
Table of 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.
By Brian H. Coles
