Comprehensive, practical and extensively illustrated, this book accumulates years of practical knowledge about dealing with injured and captive birds of prey. Written by a practicing veterinarian, it is a helpful, day-to-day guide which outlines everything from raptor handling and the intake examination, to practical procedures and the treatment of a comprehensive range of conditions and injuries. Also covering advice on husbandry and eventual release, and fully updated throughout, this new edition incorporates new images as well as new and expanded information on a range of topics such as electrocution, pesticides, feeding puppets and habitats. With plenty of new 'raptor tips', Raptor Medicine, Surgery and Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition, includes handy hints, clinical pearls and retains its emphasis on practical procedures throughout. Forming a complete and approachable guide to raptor veterinary care, this book also features numerous rapid reference charts and appendices.
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David Scott