Avian & Exotic

dvm360’s Australian correspondent Phil Tucak shares updates on Qwoll, a new practice management system built for locum vets and mobile veterinary nurses and technicians; and H5 avian influenza detected in Australia

Veterinarians answer the call to serve animals in vulnerable regions.

A list of available treatments for screwworm infestations in cattle, horses, sheep, goats, deer, swine, cats, dogs, exotic, zoo, and wildlife species, as well as guidance for practitioners before using these products.

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), on why gastrointestinal (GI) stasis is a misleading diagnosis, what gets missed when the workup is skipped, and when stabilization has to come first.

The agency is encouraging sponsors of animal drugs for minor use in minor species (MUMS) who meet the eligibility requirements, or their research partners, to apply.

A naturally occurring gene mutation in rhesus macaques closely replicates autosomal dominant optic atrophy, a rare genetic optic neuropathy in humans, giving researchers a new model to study vision loss in humans and potential therapies.

Learn why the unique avian respiratory anatomy make breathing efficient yet infection-prone, plus how CT imaging detects subtle respiratory disease earlier than x-rays.

May 20 annually raises awareness about the role of pollinators in maintaining a healthy planet.

New research and treatment methods are finding ways to combat the parasitic Varroa mite to save colonies from collapsing.

In a dvm360 interview, Katherine Quesenberry, DVM, MPH, DABVP (Avian), talks about illnesses, injuries, and trauma seen by veterinarians treating exotic animals.

S. Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, shares what general practitioners should know about pet rabbits, birds, reptiles, and other exotic companion animals.

Poultry farms in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, and Michigan have reported highly pathogenic avian influenza cases, contributing to the millions of birds affected over the past 30 days.

Katherine Quesenberry, DVM, MPH, DABVP (Avian), discusses which animals have grown in popularity during her career and which have become less common, in a dvm360 interview.

An overview of common cases in birds, reptiles, and small animals that warrant immediate veterinary care.

A board-certified zoological medicine specialist shares key considerations veterinarians should keep in mind when performing reptile surgery.

S. Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, discusses trauma cases and how some exotic pets, including turtles, birds and rabbits, can get hurt, in a dvm360 interview.

An outbreak of canine distemper virus killed 72 tigers at a popular tourist attraction in Thailand, ruling out earlier concerns about avian influenza and raising questions about disease risks in captive tiger populations.

dvm360’s Australian correspondent provides updates on the artificial intelligence (AI) scribe VetNotes and Matilda, the mobile veterinary care unit on a national tour.

S. Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, discusses the species she commonly sees in practice as a zoological medicine specialist, in a dvm360 interview.

S. Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, discusses first steps for a general practitioner when an exotic animal comes into the clinic.

A green sea turtle and a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle were brought to Mississippi State University after being rescued by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies stranding team in Gulfport.

To properly address the anatomic and physiologic characteristics of lagomorphs, veterinarians must refine their diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Quick owner recognition and specialized surgical intervention at UC Davis led to a successful outcome for Tyler, a 3-year-old mixed-breed rabbit.

Allie Donaldson, DVM, discusses the Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium in a dvm360 interview.

In a dvm360 interview, Erin Jones, PhD, discusses how individuals can get more involved with bee medicine and beekeeping.