This book contains 17 illustrated chapters and 9 appendices that describe the handling and physical examination, anatomy and physiology, the different species, therapy, ophthalmology, infectious and non-infectious diseases, anaesthesia, surgery, endocscopy and diagnosis, hand rearing of young...

This chapter presents proper handling techniques of wild animals with focused on birds of prey. Techniques in performing a physical examination and implementation of proper protocols in dealing with common problems with birds of prey are also discussed.

This chapter provides a quick overview of some of the more unique features of avian anatomy and physiology focusing on: skeletal anatomy; soft tissue anatomy; and avian physiology that are of clinical importance.

In this chapter, a summary of the common name, scientific name, abbreviation, the normal weight range, the typical diet, and habitat, as well as reproductive details of the common raptors were presented. The species are arranged by continent, but it is very common for a species to be present in...

This chapter describes the different types of fluids, how to perform fluid therapy, the different types of bandages, blood transfusions and humane euthanasia of wild birds of prey.

This chapter describes the anatomical and pathological features of the eyes and the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases of wild raptors.

In this chapter the diagnosis and treatment of Aspergillosis; clinical signs commonly seen with each infectious agent; and how to diagnose or rule out various diseases in raptors are discussed.

In this chapter the aetiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and treatment of miscellaneous conditions in raptors such as air sac rupture, anticoagulant toxicity, bumblefoot, cloacal prolapse, ectoparasite infestation, egg binding, electrocution, emaciation, head trauma, lead poisoning, metabolic and ...

Induction and maintenance of anesthesia in raptors is relatively easy but, as with all species, careful monitoring is always necessary thus in this chapter guidelines on the basic anesthetic protocols, proper oxygen flow rates and endotracheal tube placement, and safe monitoring of vital signs in...

This chapter describes the equipment and surgical procedures to treat injuries in wild raptors.