Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice: Companion and Aviary Birds, Second Edition / Edition 2

ISBN-13: 9781482260205 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 04/27/2016 Edition description: New Edition Pages: 496 Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 10.50(h) x 1.00(d) Avian Medicine and Surgery in Practice is an invaluable quick reference resource for clinicians and a useful study guide for veterinary students. In this practical and beautifully illustrated book, early chapters cover physical examination, advice on interpreting diagnostic tests, and avian anatomy and physiology. Disorders affecting the different body regions and systems make up the majority of the book from the external—skin, feathers, eyes, legs and feet—to the internal including the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system. Further aspects of avian medicine discussed in the book include behavioural problems, incubation of eggs, paediatrics and surgery. Written by an expert with more than 30 years of clinical experience in avian medicine, the new edition is thoroughly revised with updated diseas