Captive Birds in Health and Disease

This book seeks to promote closer collaboration between bird-keepers and veterinarians. The emphasis is on maintaining health and preventing disease rather than treating ailments. One section is orientated specifically towards veterinary surgeons and provides information on diagnosis and treatment. Chapters 1 Introduction: Captive birds, their biology and its relevance to their care 2 Health versus disease 3 Maintenance of health: The importance of management 4 Signs of health and disease 5 Types of disease: Infectious, non-infectious and multifactorial 6 Investigation and diagnosis of disease: Why the bird-keeper and the veterinarian should work together 7 Diseases affecting the skin and plumage 8 Diseases of the digestive tract 9 Respiratory diseases 10 Diseases of the liver and other internal organs 11 Diseases affecting fertility, hatchability and the survival of young 12 The use of medicines and disinfectants 13 Accidents, emergencies and supportive care 14 A veterinary vade mecum 15 Legislation for bird-keepers (by Margaret E Cooper)