Essentials of Avian Medicine and Surgery is designed as a concise quick reference for the busy practitioner and animal nurse. Eminently practical, this classic avian text is prized for its down-to-earth approach. It offers: new contributions from world renowned experts in avian medicine; new chapter on the special senses of birds, an understanding of which is crucial when giving advice on avian welfare problems; fully up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and imaging techniques; and, avian zoonotics are highlighted in infectious diseases section.