This reference gives the small animal practitioner a complete information source for the basics of avian medicine and surgery. It pulls together the international expertise of the avian veterinary community by incorporating the knowledge of authors world-wide. The first six chapters cover the basic medical information needed to run a primary care avian practice. The focus here is on introductory level material and the average companion animal practice. If you see between one and five birds a week, this text is for you. The later chapters are species-specific and help the veterinarian in evaluating, treating, and/or referring various bird species. The new edition builds on the success of the first edition and includes full colour illustrations throughout.<br><br><ul><li>First 6 chapters: cover basic information needed to run a primary care avian practice</li><li>Later chapters: species-specific helping veterinarians to build up their knowledge in order to evaluate, treat and/or refer</li><li>Multi-author text combining best practice tips and different techniques from avian experts worldwide: the editors are from 3 different countries and the chapter authors from many more</li><li>Provides quick access to crucial information for the non-specialist</li><li>Offers the basics of avian medicine and surgery</li></ul><br><br><ul><li>Fully up-dated throughout</li><li>Full colour throughout</li><li>Increase of line drawings and illustrations in general</li><li>Better quality images</li><li>Includes practice tip highlights throughout</li></ul>