• This completely revamped second edition of Avian Medicine and Surgery includes over 260 all-new colour illustrated cases, with questions and answers fully exploring a breadth of diseases and disorders. Avian patients are a routine part of the veterinary case load and are being seen by many clinicians across the world. This book provides a unique quick reference for clinicians and a useful self-test for students by offering comprehensive, clinically-oriented information that can be quickly accessed, easily understood and applied.

    With contributions from leading international authorities with diverse fields of expertise, the book covers a wide range of disciplines, organ systems and species. The cases are presented in a random order, just as they would appear in daily practice, challenging the reader to address real clinical situation and offering, where possible, a comprehensive solution.

  • Preface

    Classification of cases

    Abbreviations

    Questions

    Answers

  • Dr Neil A. Forbes

    BVetMed, FRCVS, Recognised Specialist Zoo and Wildlife (Avian) Member of European College of Zoological Medicine Graduated RVC, UK in 1983. Gained RCVS Specialist status in 1992, Dip ECZM in 1996, FRCVS by examination 1997. Visiting Fellow and Senior Lecturer at Bristol Univ 2001-2011. Past President of ECZM and also EBVS. Committed to improving teaching and graduate knowledge in Exotic Animal medicine. Leads the only ECZM Avian Residency in the UK.

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