Handbook of Avian Medicine / Edition 2

ISBN-13: 9780702028748 Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Publication date: 04/03/2009 Edition description: New Edition Pages: 496 Product dimensions: 7.70(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.30(d) This reference gives the small animal practitioner a complete information source for the basics of avian medicine and surgery. It pulls together the international expertise of the avian veterinary community by incorporating the knowledge of authors world-wide. The first six chapters cover the basic medical information needed to run a primary care avian practice. The focus here is on introductory level material and the average companion animal practice. If you see between one and five birds a week, this text is for you. The later chapters are species-specific and help the veterinarian in evaluating, treating, and/or referring various bird species. The new edition builds on the success of the first edition and includes full colour illustrations throughout.First 6 chapters: cover basic information needed to run