Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds

2. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-118-82809-0
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 223 mm x 284 mm, Gewicht: 1106 g

Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds, Second Edition provides a comprehensive reference to the gross and histologic features of diseases seen in pet and aviary birds, with more than 850 images depicting disease lesions.

* Provides a complete resource for identifying both common and not-so-common diseases in a wide range of avian species
* Includes more than 850 full-color images to show disease lesions
* Offers context for the interpretation of pathologic findings, promoting an understanding of the pathogenesis and epizootiology of disease
* Adds information on pigeons and chickens, pathophysiology, prognosis and trends, and globally relevant diseases
* Aids pathologists, diagnosticians, and avian veterinarians in identifying lesions in pet birds

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schmidt, Robert E

Reavill, Drury R

Phalen, David N

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin: Histologie, Pathologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin: Haus- und Kleintiere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Authors, vii

Preface to the First Edition, ix

Preface to the Second Edition, xi

Acknowledgments, xiii

1 Cardiovascular System, 1

2 Respiratory System, 21

3 Gastrointestinal System and Pancreas, 55

4 Liver, 95

5 Urinary System, 127

6 Reproductive System, 145

7 Endocrine System, 161

8 Lymphatic and Hematopoietic System, 175

9 Musculoskeletal System, 199

10 Nervous System, 221

11 Integument, 237

12 Special Sense Organs, 263

13 Peritoneum and Mesenteries, 281

Index, 291

Über Autor(innen)

Robert E. Schmidt, DVM, PhD, DACVP, is a consultant in veterinary pathology for veterinary diagnostic laboratories, zoological parks and aquariums, and veterinary practitioners specializing in diseases of birds, reptiles, fish, laboratory animals and zoo animals, based in Anthem, Arizona, USA.

Drury R. Reavill, DVM, DAVBP (Avian and Reptile & Amphibian Practice), DACVP, is a pathologist at the Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service in Carmichael, California, USA. She provides diagnostic pathology services to exotic animal practitioners in clinical practices, zoological parks and aquariums, and animal rescue/rehabilitation facilities.

David N. Phalen, DVM, PhD, DAVBP (Avian Practice), is Associate Professor at the University of Sydney in Camden, NSW, Australia where he teaches avian, exotic pet and wildlife medicine, provides diagnostic services to avian and exotic animal veterinarians, and supervises the Masters of Wildlife Health and Population Management.