Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Equipping the avian practice.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Nemetz, Larry
- Affiliation:
- The BIRD Clinic Veterinary Corporation · United States
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
Avian medicine, which focuses on the health of birds, is becoming more popular, and veterinarians are getting better at diagnosing and treating bird-related health issues. If a vet wants to work with birds, they need to think carefully about what types of birds they want to treat, such as pet birds, farm birds, or wild birds, and what equipment they will need for those specific types. There isn't a one-size-fits-all list of tools for bird vets; it really depends on the kinds of birds they see and their personal interests. There are also many educational opportunities available for vets to learn more about avian medicine, including courses and resources from the Association of Avian Veterinarians. The author encourages vets to explore these learning options before deciding to take on bird patients in their practice.
Abstract
The interest in avian medicine grows every year, and the degree of successful diagnosis and treatment in our avian patient has increased tremendously over the last 2 decades. For a veterinarian interested in avian practice there are many decisions to be made before one just accepts a patient. As outlined in this summary, there are many decisions to make regarding the level and diversity a practitioner wishes to explore (only exotics, poultry, ratites, Columbiforms, raptors, and so on) and then which equipment will be necessary to perform that level of practice. There is no master list of equipment that every avian practitioner must own. Needs must be catered to the species seen and the individual interest of the practitioner. Continuing education courses are now offered throughout the country on various aspects of avian medicine. The Association of Avian Veterinarians provides a journal, yearly conference, Web site, and a wide range of support materials. The author implores interested veterinarians to investigate these great learning experiences before casually deciding to add avian patients to a general companion animal practice.
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