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Description: |
xii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
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General Note: |
"World Pheasant Association." |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-126) and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Introduction: captive birds, their biology and its relevance to their care -- Health versus disease -- Maintenance of health: the importance of management -- Signs of health and disease -- Types of disease: infectious, non-infectious and multifactorial -- Investigation and diagnosis of disease: why the bird-keeper and the veterinarian should work together -- Diseases affecting the skin and plumage -- Diseases of the digestive tract -- Respiratory diseases -- Diseases of the liver and other internal organs -- Diseases affecting fertility, hatchability and the survival of young -- Use of medicines and disinfectants -- Accidents, emergencies and supportive care -- Veterinary vade mecum -- Legislation for bird-keepers -- Glossary of scientific names -- Useful addresses and sources of information -- Daily record sheet -- Live bird submission form -- Dead bird submission form -- Laboratory sample submission form -- Egg submission form -- Health hazards from birds -- Checklist of equipment for the bird-keeper and avian veterinarian. |