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Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds
Nancy J. Thomas
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Description for Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds
Hardcover. Free-living birds encounter multiple health hazards brought on by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, some which in turn can significantly impact other animal populations and human health. Newly emerging diseases and new zoonotic forms of older diseases have brought increased global attention to the health of wild bird populations. Editor(s): Thomas, Nancy J.; Hunter, D. Bruce; Atkinson, Carter T. Num Pages: 496 pages, 120 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZM; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 182 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1298.
Free-living birds encounter multiple health hazards brought on by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, some which in turn can significantly impact other animal populations and human health. Newly emerging diseases and new zoonotic forms of older diseases have brought increased global attention to the health of wild bird populations. Recognition and management of these diseases is a high priority for all those involved with wildlife.
Free-living birds encounter multiple health hazards brought on by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, some which in turn can significantly impact other animal populations and human health. Newly emerging diseases and new zoonotic forms of older diseases have brought increased global attention to the health of wild bird populations. Recognition and management of these diseases is a high priority for all those involved with wildlife.
Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds provides biologists, wildlife managers, wildlife and veterinary health professionals and students with the most comprehensive reference on infectious viral, bacterial and fungal diseases affecting wild birds. Bringing together contributions from ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Number of Pages
498
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780813828121
SKU
V9780813828121
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Nancy J. Thomas
Nancy J. Thomas, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, is an endangered species specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey, National Wildlife Health Center. She has more than 20 years of experience in diagnostic pathology and research on wild bird diseases. D. Bruce Hunter, DVM, MSc, is a professor in the Department of Pathobiology, Ontario ... Read more
Reviews for Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds
“In this age of multiple emerging diseases, the presentations in this book are helpful and even necessary for avian practitioners to become informed about these diseases.... If you are looking for an excellent, 1-volume reference about the many infectious diseases seen in wild birds, with good discussions of the implications for wildlife populations and implications for domestic animal and human ... Read more