TY - GEN digital ID - 131774819 TI - Handbook of avian medicine AU - Tully, Thomas N. AU - Dorrestein, G. M. AU - Jones, Alan K. PY - 2009 SN - 9780702028748 0702028746 9780702039928 0702039926 PB - New York Elsevier/Saunders DB - UniCat KW - Birds KW - Veterinary pharmacology KW - Veterinary pathology UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:131774819 AB - 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 a primary care avian practiceLater chapters: species-specific helping veterinarians to build up their knowledge in order to evaluate, treat and/or referMulti-author text combining best practice tips and different techniques from avian experts worldwide: the editors are from 3 different countries and the chapter authors from many moreProvides quick access to crucial information for the non-specialistOffers the basics of avian medicine and surgery. ER -