Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery, A Guide for Veterinary Practitioners, 2nd Edition

======================================================= BACKYARD POULTRY MEDICINE AND SURGERY, A GUIDE FOR VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS, 2ND EDITION Professional Veterinary E-Book ======================================================= BOOK INFORMATION ---------------- Title: Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery, A Guide for Veterinary Practitioners, 2nd Edition Format: PDF E-Book File Size: Varies Category: Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine Specialty: Poultry Medicine and Surgery DESCRIPTION ----------- Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery, 2nd Edition is an essential clinical resource designed specifically for veterinary practitioners encountering the growing population of backyard poultry patients. As urban and suburban chicken keeping continues to surge in popularity, veterinarians are increasingly called upon to provide medical and surgical care for these unique avian patients. This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between commercial poultry medicine and companion bird practice, offering practical, evidence-based approaches tailored to the specific needs of backyard flocks including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and other domestic fowl. This thoroughly updated second edition expands upon the foundation of the original text with enhanced coverage of diagnostic techniques, medical management protocols, and surgical procedures relevant to backyard poultry practice. The book addresses the unique challenges practitioners face when treating these birds, including limited diagnostic resources, owner expectations, economic considerations, and the balance between individual patient care and flock health management. Written by experienced avian veterinarians and poultry specialists, this guide provides step-by-step guidance on physical examination techniques, common disease presentations, emergency care, preventive medicine programs, and practical surgical interventions. Whether you are a mixed animal practitioner adding poultry services to your practice, a companion animal veterinarian seeking to expand your avian expertise, or an experienced bird veterinarian looking to refine your poultry knowledge, this text delivers the clinical information you need to provide excellent care. The book emphasizes practical, real-world applications with detailed illustrations, clinical photographs, and decision-making algorithms that support confident diagnosis and treatment in practice settings. KEY FEATURES ------------ • Comprehensive coverage of common and uncommon diseases affecting backyard poultry species including chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys • Detailed guidance on physical examination techniques, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of laboratory results specific to poultry patients • Step-by-step surgical procedures with illustrations covering soft tissue surgery, orthopedic interventions, and emergency surgical techniques • Practical approaches to anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative care tailored to the unique physiology of domestic fowl • Evidence-based medical treatment protocols for infectious diseases, parasitic conditions, nutritional disorders, and reproductive problems • Preventive medicine strategies including vaccination programs, biosecurity measures, and flock health management principles • Client communication guidance addressing economic considerations, realistic expectations, and welfare-centered decision making TARGET AUDIENCE --------------- • Mixed animal and rural veterinary practitioners incorporating poultry medicine into their practice offerings • Companion animal veterinarians expanding their expertise to include avian and exotic species • Veterinary students seeking specialized knowledge in poultry medicine and surgery • Avian veterinarians and exotic animal specialists refining their clinical skills with domestic fowl • Veterinary technicians and nurses supporting poultry patient care in clinical settings INSTANT ACCESS -------------- Download immediately after purchase Compatible with all PDF readers Personal use license included PRICE: HK$580.00