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Colour Atlas of Falcon Medicine
Wernery, Ulrich; Kinne, Joerg; Wernery, Renate; Samour, Jaime
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Description for Colour Atlas of Falcon Medicine
An overview of the most important diseases in falcons and birds of prey covering haematology, viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic and other miscellaneous diseases. Clinical symptoms are described as well as pathological and histological findings. A separate chapter deals with the history of falconry and ongoing protection of the species. Series: Colour Atlas. Num Pages: 160 pages, 380 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 343 x 245 x 13. Weight in Grams: 758.
A complete overview of the most common diseases in hunting falcons. The most important diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa are described, with clinical symptoms as well as pathological and histological findings.
A separate chapter examines haematology and clinical chemistry in falcons. Reference laboratory values in this highly specialized field, established through years of practical experience in falcon medicine, are provided.
A separate chapter examines haematology and clinical chemistry in falcons. Reference laboratory values in this highly specialized field, established through years of practical experience in falcon medicine, are provided.
- Approximately 380 colour images with elaborate picture legends illustrate clinical signs and diagnostic details.
- Includes details on vaccine schemes, including CITES requirements for protection of species.
- Provides an overview of the history of falconry in the Middle East.
Product Details
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schlutersche Germany
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Colour Atlas
Number of Pages
144
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Hannover, Germany
ISBN
9783899930078
SKU
V9783899930078
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Wernery, Ulrich; Kinne, Joerg; Wernery, Renate; Samour, Jaime
Renate Wernery is a virologist, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL), Dubai, UAE. Ulrich Wernery is Scientific Director, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL), Dubai, UAE. Jörg Kinne, Department of Pathology, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL), Dubai, UAE. Jaime Samour is director of the Wildlife Division at Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Regional Coordinator for North Africa and the Middle East of the World Conservation Union’s (IUCN) Species Survival Commission. He has also served as the medical director of the Fahad bin Sultan Falcon Center, the world’s largest falcon medical, research and teaching facility, and the head of the Veterinary Science Department at the National Avian Research Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Reviews for Colour Atlas of Falcon Medicine
...an interesting overview..... will be of great use to anyone that has to deal with a significant number of falcons. –European Journal of Companion Animal Practice