Avian Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review PDF

Preface

As the result of the explosion of information disseminated over the past few years, avian patients are rapidly becoming a routine part of the case load seen by many clinicians. The level of expertise of those specializing in avian medicine has elevated along with the interest of veterinary clinicians and aviculturists, resulting in a demand for the practise of high-quality medicine.

There are many quality reference texts on avian medicine and surgery which offer detailed in-depth information; however, accessing this information can be laborious and time consuming. This book along with others in the series is designed to assess one's level of knowledge and offers comprehensive, clinically-oriented information that can be quickly accessed, easily understood and applied

The book covers a wide range of disciplines, organ systems and species but is not as all inclusive as a text would be. The questions are presented in the same way clinical cases would be presented on a daily basis, challenging the reader to real clinical situations and in most cases offering a comprehensive solution to the question.

The book is designed to be fun to read while at the same time being instructive. This type of learning has proven to be the most effective for neophyte avian practitioners as well as experienced clinicians by guiding the reader through the main decision-making processes.

In compiling this book we have enlisted contributions from leading international authorities with diverse fields of expertise. We are sure that there will be varying opinions on some of the material presented and that products discussed will not be available in all countries. To allow the inclusion of additional questions, referencing of the material presented was omitted because of space and cost constraints.

We hope that the reader will find this book a useful learning tool and at the same time enjoy the learning process.