Gamebird Medicine and Management

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By Teresa Y. Morishita and Robert E. Porter

Gamebird Medicine and Management deliver a comprehensive discussion of gamebirds and exhibition Galliformes for veterinary practitioners, gamebird producers, breeders and conservationists, as well as other avian health professionals. The book covers common diseases affecting gamebirds and offers management and production information not found in other resources.

The authors combine relevant material from avian veterinarians, commercial production professionals, and experts from the conservation and captive breeding sectors, that enables veterinarians, gamebird producers, and conservationists to develop diagnostic and treatment plans for small or large gamebird flocks.

Perfect for veterinary practitioners, gamebird producers, and conservationists, Gamebird Medicine and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of zoo veterinarians and staff.

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Features

Features:

Thorough introductions to laws and regulations governing gamebirds in the United States
In-depth examinations of the anatomy and physiology of gamebirds
Comprehensive explorations of the medical management of gamebirds
Information on treating dermatological, musculoskeletal, neurological, digestive, and respiratory diseases affecting gamebirds
A practical, step-by-step necropsy guide
An engaging photo collection of gamebird and exhibition Galliformes diseases

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Gamebird History

2. Gamebird Laws, Regulations, and the National Poultry Improvement Plan

3. Galliformes: Species, Varieties, and Behavior

4. Gamebird Anatomy

5. Avian Physiology

6. Gambird Housing and Handling

7. Gamebird Nutrition

8. Biosecurity for Gamebirds

9. Field Investigation, Medication, Vaccination, and Diagnostics for Gamebirds

10. Gamebird Respiratory Diseases