Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by renowned expert Cheryl B. Greenacre, the second edition of Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery is an invaluable resource for practitioners seeking practical veterinary information on the diagnosis and treatment of backyard poultry.

New Chapters and Expanded Content

This expanded edition features six new chapters covering essential topics such as radiology, toxicology, euthanasia, gross pathology, behavior, and emergency medicine. Additionally, many original chapters have been significantly expanded to provide a complete guide to all aspects of husbandry, medicine, and surgery for poultry.

Organized for Easy Reference

Diseases are organized by body systems, making it easier to develop a diagnosis and create an effective treatment plan for individual or small flocks of poultry.

Practical Guidance for Practitioners

• Review comprehensive information on husbandry, medicine, and surgery to support your work as a practitioner.
• Gain guidance on developing a diagnostic or treatment plan for backyard poultry.
• Find appropriate doses of labeled and extra-label drugs.

Enhanced Visual Aids

Benefit from a wealth of color photographs to aid in breed identification and poultry disease diagnoses. Access additional resources, including videos, linked references, and websites, on the accompanying website.

A Must-Have Resource

This essential guide provides enhanced and updated information to support practitioners, from dedicated avian veterinarians to those who occasionally treat these species. Stay current with the latest knowledge and best practices in backyard poultry medicine and surgery.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: April 30, 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781119511755, 9781119511779