Gamebird Medicine and Management A complete and authoritative reference covering the management of gamebirds and exhibition Galliformes in health and disease
In Gamebird Medicine and Management, a team of distinguished professionals deliver a comprehensive discussion of gamebirds and exhibition Galliformes for veterinary practitioners, gamebird producers, breeders and conservationists, as well as other avian health professionals. The book covers common diseases affecting gamebirds and offers management and production information not found in other resources.
The authors combine relevant material from avian veterinarians, commercial production professionals, and experts from the conservation and captive breeding sectors, that enables veterinarians, gamebird producers, and conservationists to develop diagnostic and treatment plans for small or large gamebird flocks.
Readers will also find:
Thorough introductions to laws and regulations governing gamebirds in the United States In-depth examinations of the anatomy and physiology of gamebirds Comprehensive explorations of the medical management of gamebirds Information on treating dermatological, musculoskeletal, neurological, digestive, and respiratory diseases affecting gamebirds A practical, step-by-step necropsy guide An engaging photo collection of gamebird and exhibition Galliformes diseases
Perfect for veterinary practitioners, gamebird producers, and conservationists, Gamebird Medicine and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of zoo veterinarians and staff.
List of Contributors xx Foreword xx Preface xx Acknowledgments xx 1 Gamebird History xx Robert Sexton, Robert E. Porter, and Teresa Y. Morishita 2 Gamebird Laws, Regulations, and the National Poultry Improvement Plan xx Elena Behnke 3 Galliformes: Species, Varieties, and Behavior xx Gen Anderson and Chris Holmes 4 Gamebird Anatomy xx Wael Khamas and Josep Rutllant 5 Avian Physiology xx Kahina Ghanem and Sally L. Noll 6 Gambird Housing and Handling xx Bill MacFarlane and Casey W. Ritz 7 Gamebird Nutrition xx Al Hollister 8 Biosecurity for Gamebirds xx Rodrigo A. Gallardo and Eva Wallner-Pendleton 9 Field Investigation, Medication, Vaccination, and Diagnostics for Gamebirds xx David D. Frame, Douglas Anderson, and Mark C. Bland 10 Gamebird Respiratory Diseases xx Richard M. Fulton 11 Gamebird Digestive Diseases xx Robert E. Porter and Teresa Y. Morishita 12 Gamebird Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Diseases xx Daniel P. Shaw 13 Gamebird Skin Diseases and Multisystemic Diseases xx Robert E. Porter and Teresa Y. Morishita 14 Gamebird Toxicological Diseases xx Richard M. Fulton 15 Gamebird Necropsy Procedures xx Robert E. Porter 16 Gamebird Medication Regulations xx Lisa A. Tell, Krista L. Martin, and Tara Marmulak 17 Guineafowl xx Jacquie Jacob and Anthony Pescatore 18 Exhibition Galliformes xx Abigail Duvall 19 Peafowl xx Teresa Y. Morishita, Linda G. Flores, and Steven E. Benscheidt 20 Conservation of Gamebirds xx Chris Holmes Index
The Editors Teresa Y. Morishita, DVM, PhD, DACPV, is Professor of Poultry Medicine & Food Safety at Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Veterinary Medicine in Pomona, CA, USA. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. Robert E. Porter, Jr, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACPV, is a Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Veterinary Population Medicine Department and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul, MN, USA. He is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and the American College of Poultry Veterinarians.
