Handbook of avian medicine /

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Tully, Thomas N., Jr., 1959-, Dorrestein, G. M., Jones, Alan K.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh ; New York : Elsevier/Saunders, 2009.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 478 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780702028748
0702028746
9780702039928
0702039926