Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery, Third Edition

Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery 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

Content:
Chapter 1 Diversity in Anatomy and Physiology: Clinical Significance (pages 1–21):
Chapter 2 The Special Senses of Birds (pages 22–39): Susan E. Orosz
Chapter 3 Clinical Examination (pages 40–55):
Chapter 4 Aids to Diagnosis (pages 56–102): Maria Krautwald Junghanns
Chapter 5 Post—Mortem Examination (pages 103–114): Maria Krautwald Junghanns
Chapter 6 Medication and Administration of Drugs (pages 115–123):
Chapter 7 Anaesthesia (pages 124–141):
Chapter 8 Surgery (pages 142–182):
Chapter 9 Nursing and After Care (pages 183–195):
Chapter 10 Breeding Problems (pages 196–207):
Chapter 11 Release of Casualty Wild Birds (pages 208–218):