Avian & Exotic

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.

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

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.

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM, explains practical steps for rabbit cheek tooth extraction, how to get diagnostic quality bird radiographs, and why accessible tools and safe anesthesia matter in zoo medicine.

dvm360’s Australian correspondent Phil Tucak updates on research into koalas released back into the wild after hospital treatment; and meet the veterinarian and author whose novels interweave stories about people, wildlife, and domestic animals.

Laila Proença DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM; Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; and Deborah Thomson, DVM, share their perspectives on avian radiology, avian influenza and more, in dvm360 interviews.

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine entered into a collaboration with Loop Abroad to expand its international learning programming.

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM explains that affordable intraoral cameras plus mandatory pre- and post-extraction imaging let general practitioners perform safe, complete dental extractions.

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM explains that affordable intraoral cameras plus mandatory pre- and post-extraction imaging let general practitioners perform safe, complete dental extractions.

Earlier this year, the state experienced two H5N1 outbreaks in commercial poultry that affected more than 3 million birds.

The 8 newborn birds are among a critically endangered species population.

These practical, case-focused sessions at Fetch Long Beach promise to deliver immediate, clinic-ready skills.