Colour Atlas of Falcon Medicine [Hardcover]

Ulrich Wernery (Author), Joerg Kinne (Author), Renate Wernery (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 389993007X | ISBN-13: 978-3899930078 | Publication Date: June 25, 2004 | Edition: 1

Written by authors with many years of practical experience in avian medicine this book aims to give an overview of the most important diseases in falcons and birds of prey. Chapters cover haematology, viral diseases, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases, parasitic diseases and other miscellaneous diseases. Clinical symptoms are described as well as pathological and histological findings. A separate chapter deals with the history of falconry in the Middle East and the ongoing protection of the species. The book is fully illustrated containing around 380 photos. It will be of interest to practising veterinarians specialising in avian medicine as well as veterinary students, and for professionals working with falcons, researchers, zoologists and biologists.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An interesting overview..... will be of great use to anyone that has to deal with a significant number of falcons."--European Journal of Companion Animal Practice

From the Back Cover

This high quality picture atlas offers an elaborate overview of the most frequent diseases occurring in falcons. It enables veterinarians, falcon breeders and owners as well as laboratory technicians to utilize the knowledge of experienced scientists gained in decades of work with birds of prey.

The most important diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa are described in association with clinical symptoms as well as pathological and histological findings. A separate chapter deals with hematology and clinical chemistry of flacons. Reference laboratory values in this special field, established through years of practical experience in falcon medicine, are provided.

About 380 colored images with elaborate picture legends illustrate not only the clinical signs but also the diagnostic details. Contributions concerning the current vaccine scheme, the history of falconry in the Middle East and CITES requirements for protection of species round up the work.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schlutersche; 1 edition (June 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 389993007X
• ISBN-13: 978-3899930078
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,583,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)