Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781905319046
Year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 352


Description:
This book updates completely the information on birds of prey and
pigeons and doves found in the BSAVA Manual of Raptors, Pigeons
and Waterfowl, published twelve years ago. The advent of the
new BSAVA Manual of Farm Pets, which encompasses waterfowl, has
allowed a change in focus to feature passerine birds in detail for
the first time.



The Manual starts with the all-important area of husbandry for
the three groups, including those kept as working birds as well as
ornamental and pet species. More general topics, such as handling,
examination, diagnostic procedures and surgery are dealt with
across the groups, with notes as required on specific differences.
An excellent chapter is included on endoscopy and endosurgery - a
major technique for avian patients.


The specialist section on raptor disease is very detailed,
including an in-depth chapter on foot disease, especially
bumblefoot. Recent interest in captive breeding is reflected in
detailed chapters on reproduction and paediatrics. The sections
dedicated to pigeons and passerine birds look at birds at both the
individual and flock level.


A wealth of international expert authors, and the BSAVA Manual
trademark practical approach and superb full-colour images
throughout make this book a wonderful addition to the practice
bookshelf.