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Record Nr.

UNISA996208216203316

Autore

Coles B. H (Brian H.)

Titolo

Essentials of avian medicine and surgery [[electronic resource] /] / Brian H. Coles ; with contributions from Maria Krautwald-Junghanns, Susan E. Orosz, Thomas N. Tully

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; Ames, Iowa, : Blackwell Pub., 2007

ISBN

1-281-30926-5

9786611309268

0-470-69234-0

0-470-69156-5

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (415 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ColesB. H (Brian H.).

Disciplina

636.5

636.5/089

636.5089

Soggetti

Avian medicine

Birds - Diseases

Birds - Surgery

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Rev. ed. of: Avian medicine and surgery / B.H. Coles. 2nd ed. 1997.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-379) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery; Contents; Preface; 1: Diversity in Anatomy and Physiology: Clinical Significance; 2: The Special Senses of Birds; 3: Clinical Examination; 4: Aids to Diagnosis; 5: Post-mortem Examination; 6: Medication and Administration of Drugs; 7: Anaesthesia; 8: Surgery; 9: Nursing and After Care; Colour Plates; 10: Breeding Problems; 11: Release of Casualty Wild Birds; Appendices; 1 An avian formulary; 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 schedules8 Weights of birds most likely to be seen in general practice; 9 Incubation and . edging periods of selected birds; 10 Glossary; 11 Some useful websites; Further Reading; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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 problemsfully up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section