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<p>Preface vii</p> <p>1 Diversity in Anatomy and Physiology: Clinical Significance 1</p> <p>2 The Special Senses of Birds – Dr Susan E. Orosz 22</p> <p>3 Clinical Examination 40</p> <p>4 Aids to Diagnosis – Professor Dr Maria Krautwald-Junghanns 56</p> <p>5 Post-mortem Examination 103</p> <p>6 Medication and Administration of Drugs 115</p> <p>7 Anaesthesia 124</p> <p>8 Surgery 142</p> <p>9 Nursing and After Care 183</p> <p>10 Breeding Problems 196</p> <p>11 Release of Casualty Wild Birds 208</p> <p>Appendices 219</p> <p>1 An avian formulary – Professor Thomas N. Tully 219</p> <p>2 Bacterial diseases of birds 266</p> <p>3 Viral diseases of birds 279</p> <p>4 Mycotic diseases of birds 308</p> <p>5 Parasitic diseases of birds 313</p> <p>6 Poisons likely to affect birds 334</p> <p>7 Some suggested diagnostic schedules 339</p> <p>8 Weights of birds most likely to be seen in general practice 352</p> <p>9 Incubation and fledging periods of selected birds 355</p> <p>10 Glossary 357</p> <p>11 Some useful websites 361</p> <p>Further reading 363</p> <p>References 364</p> <p>Index 380</p> <p>Colour plates appear between pages 184 and 185</p>

"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." - <i>Exotic DVM Magazine</i> <p>"Any veterinary student or general practitioner with an interest in avian medicine should place this book at the top of their shopping list."<br /> <i>Veterinary Record</i></p>

<p><b>Edited by Brian H Coles,</b> BVSc Dip ECAMS FRCVS, RCVS Consultant in Avian Medicine, with contributions from <b>Professor Thomas N Tully Jr.</b> DVM MS Dip ABVP (avian) Dip ECAMS, <b>Professor Maria Krautwald-Junghanns</b> dr med vet Dip ECAMS, and <b>Professor Susan E Orosz</b> DVM Dip ABVP Dip ECAMS.</p>

<p><i>Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery</i> is designed as a concise quick reference for the busy practitioner. Eminently practical, this classic avian text is prized for its down-to-earth approach. This new edition is written by a practitioner with many years experience of treating birds, plus new contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine.</p> <p>New to this edition:</p> <ul> <li>fully up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques</li> <li>new chapter on the special senses of birds, an understanding of which is crucial when consulted about animal welfare problems</li> <li>Formulary updated by world expert on avian therapeutics, Professor Tom Tully</li> <li>avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section</li> </ul>

"Any veterinary student or general practitioner with an interest in avian medicine should place this book at the top of their shopping list."<br /> <i>Veterinary Record</i>

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