Clinical Avian Medicine: 2-Volume Set
by Greg J. Harrison,Teresa L. Lightfoot
2005
Greg Harrison, DVM, Dipl ABVP-Avian, Dipl ECAMS and Teresa Lightfoot, DVM, Dipl ABVP-Avian, have compiled the expertise and experience of 50 international contributing authors (and 50 reviewers) to produce an extraordinary two-volume reference, with over 1000 pages of text and over 1300 color images, for veterinarians and other avian health professionals. The purpose of the book Clinical Avian Medicine is to provide some highlights of emerging thoughts, techniques and procedures that are currently being assimilated into avian practice. The book covers the following subjects: Fresh perspectives on common clinical disorders and practical solutions Current scientific data relevant to clinical avian practice Practical, useful diagnostic support in physical examination, nutritional evaluation, hematology, biochemistries and endoscopy Breakthrough contributions in integrative medicine, wellness programs, preventive medicine and screening and low-risk pest control Avian behavior and behavior modification Broad-based referenced formulary and pain management Step-by-step surgical procedures and techniques
- With all of the proceeds benefiting ISU’s Avian and Exotic Animal Foundation,currently administered by Dr. BiancaZaffarano
- Entirely in full color (over 1000 color images in Vol Iand 300 in Vol II). (edited by GJ Harrison and TL Lightfoot)
- Fresh perspectives on common clinical disorders and practical solutions
- Current scientific data relevant to clinical avian practice
- Practical, useful diagnostic support in the areas of physical examination, nutritional evaluation, hematology, biochemistries and endoscopy
- Innovative imaging techniques
- Breakthrough contributions in the areas of integrative medicine, wellness programs, preventive medicine and screening and low-risk pest control
- Three-section chapter on avian behavior and behavior modification
- Update onmacrorhabdosis (formerly megabacteria)
- Broad-based referenced formulary and full chapter on pain management
- Step-by-step surgical procedures and techniques
- Extensive review of renal physiology and diseases