Captive birds in health and disease : a practical guide for those who keep gamebirds, raptors, parrots, waterfowl and other species /
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Surrey, B.C. ; Blaine, WA :
Hancock House,
[2003]
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Table of Contents:
- 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