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John Wiley And Sons Bsava Manual Of Raptors, Pigeons And Passerine Birds by Chitty
This book updates completely the information on birds of prey andpigeons and doves found in the BSAVA Manual of Raptors, Pigeonsand Waterfowl, published twelve years ago. The advent of thenew BSAVA Manual of Farm Pets, which encompasses waterfowl, hasallowed a change in focus to feature passerine birds in detail forthe first time.
The Manual starts with the all-important area of husbandry forthe three groups, including those kept as working birds as well asornamental and pet species. More general topics, such as handling, examination, diagnostic procedures and surgery are dealt withacross the groups, with notes as required on specific differences.An excellent chapter is included on endoscopy and endosurgery - amajor technique for avian patients.
The specialist section on raptor disease is very detailed, including an in-depth chapter on foot disease, especiallyb.show more