(Ebook) Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery, Third Edition by Brian H. Coles(auth.) ISBN 9780470692349, 9781405157551, 0470692340, 1405157550

(Ebook) Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery, Third Edition by Brian H. Coles(auth.) ISBN 9780470692349, 9781405157551, 0470692340, 1405157550

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):