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a practical guide for those who keep gamebirds, raptors, parrots, waterfowl and other species
Captive birds, their biology and its relevance to their care -- Health versus disease -- Maintenance of health : the importance of management -- Signs of health and disease -- Types of disease : infectious, non-infectious and multifactorial -- Investigation and diagnosis of disease : why the bird-keeper and the veterinarian should work together -- Diseases affecting the skin and plumage -- Diseases of the digestive tract -- Respiratory diseases -- Diseases of the liver and other internal organs -- diseases affecting fertility, hatchability and the survival of young -- The use of medicines and disinfectants -- Accidents, emergencies and supportive care -- A veterinary vade mecum -- Legislation for bird-keepers
John E. Cooper ; with a contribution on the law by Margaret E. Cooper ; illustrations by P. Athene Smith.
"World Pheasant Association". --Title page.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-126) and index.