The aim of this new manual is to provide good quality information to help veterinarians provide the level of care to backyard birds that clients expect and deserve. There has been a resurgence in the number of people keeping backyard poultry and they will often be seen as much loved pets. When a backyard bird becomes ill, therefore, their owner expects access to caring and competent veterinary care, often with an expectation that such care should meet the standard on offer to their dog or cat. The manual covers chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, ornamental pheasants and peafowl.
Edited by:
Guy Poland,
Aidan Raftery
Imprint: British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 297mm,
Width: 211mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.225kg
ISBN: 9781905319435
ISBN 10: 1905319436
Series: BSAVA British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 04 October 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Contributors Foreword Preface Chapter 01 Origins and types of poultry Chapter 02 Anatomy and physiology Chapter 03 Behavour Chapter 04 Husbandry Chapter 05 Nutrition Chapter 06 Handling, transportation and hospitalization Chapter 07 Preventive healthcare Chapter 08 Clinical examination and emergency treatment Chapter 09 Clinical techniques Chapter 10 Clinical pathology Chapter Checklist for avian post-mortem samples Standardized protocol for avial blood film evaluation Chapter 11 Imaging techniques Chapter 12 Endoscopy, biopsy and endosurgery Chapter 13 Disorders of the integument Chapter 14 Ophthalmological and otic disorders Chapter 15 Respiratory disorders Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal disorders Chapter 17 Reproductive and laying disorders Chapter 18 Neurological and musculoskeletal disorders Chapter 19 Behavioural disorders Chapter 20 Nutritional disorders Chapter 21 Systemic, haematological and circulatory disorders Chapter 22 Anaesthesia and analgesia Chapter 23 Soft tissue surgery Chapter 24 Orthopaedic surgery Chapter 25 Post-mortem examination Chapter 26 Legal issues Appendix 1 Problem-based approaches Appendix 2 Formulary Appendix 3 Veterinary acupuncture points Appendix 4 Breed guide Index
Guy Poland Aidan Raftery
