October 1, 2008
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Accurately weighing birds is difficult; however, I've found that placing the bird in a clear, plastic strawberry container and weighing the bird and container make this task much easier.
July 5, 2008
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Philadelphia - A new way to vaccinate against avian flu, developed at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, could better protect against mutations and multiple flu strains.
April 1, 2008
By:
Michael Jones, DVM, DABVP
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This lecture will provide an overview of emergency management of critical avian patients by addressing emergency preparedness, supportive care, empirical drug therapy (e.g. antibiotics and supplements), nutritional support, oxygen therapy and oxygen therapy
April 1, 2008
By:
Michael Jones, DVM, DABVP
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The biochemical profile helps the veterinarian evaluate a patient's metabolic status through three specific groups of tests (metabolites, tissue enzymes and electrolytes).
April 1, 2008
By:
Michael Jones, DVM, DABVP
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This paper will provide an overview of selected infectious diseases that avian practitioners are likely to see in a clinical avian practice.
April 1, 2008
By:
Michael Jones, DVM, DABVP
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The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief review of important aspects of perioperative management.
April 1, 2008
By:
Angela Lennox, DVM, DABVP
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Most avian practitioners and many owners understand the importance of yearly physical examination for disease prevention and care of the physical health of the bird.
April 1, 2008
By:
Michael Jones, DVM, DABVP
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This article will discuss methods of recognizing and diagnosing clinical liver disease in avian species including clinical signs, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, biopsy, histopathology and culture.
April 1, 2008
By:
Michael Jones, DVM, DABVP
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Proper nutrition for companion avian species has long been and still is a central focus of avian veterinarians and aviculturists.
