The laboratory bird 1 Spi 1st Edition by Douglas K Taylor, Vanessa K Lee, Karen R Strait ISBN 1466593628 978-1466593626

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ISBN 10: 1466593628

ISBN 13:  978-1466593626

Author: Douglas K Taylor, Vanessa K Lee, Karen R Strait

Laboratory animals, including birds, play an important role in biomedical research. The humane care and management of these animals is an ongoing concern. A new addition to the acclaimed Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference series, The Laboratory Bird is the first publication dedicated to the care and use of avian species in the research setting.

Covering avian species such as chickens, ducks, doves, parrots, and songbirds that are commonly used as research models, the book is divided into focused chapters that cover a broad range of topics, including:

• General avian biology and physiology
• Husbandry
• Regulations and regulatory compliance regarding the use of birds in research
• Experimental methods
• Veterinary care

Along with discussing applicable regulations, the book also details issues of health management and quarantine approaches. The final chapter provides resources such as organizations, publications, vendors, and diagnostic laboratories.

With its focus on the care of a diverse group of avian species in biomedical research settings, The Laboratory Bird is a valuable reference for animal care and veterinary technicians, laboratory animal veterinarians, trainees in laboratory animal medicine, and research staff members, as well as individuals involved in laboratory work who lack experience in working with birds.

Table of contents: 

1 important biological features orders commonly used in research

Anseriformes

Galliformes

Columbiformes

Passerines

Psittaciformes

anatomy and function

respiratory system

gastrointestinal system..

urogenital system

cutaneous/integumentary system

musculoskeletal system.

cardiovascular system.

hematology and immune system.

endocrine system

nervous and sensory systems

references.

2 husbandry.

introduction

housing

Housing Types

Cages

Pen…

Flight cage

Outdoor housing

Brooders

Space recommendations.

Provision of food and water.

Nutrition

Grit

Environmental conditions

Temperature..

Light

Humidity

Ventilation.

Noise

environmental enrichment

Social Enrichment

Inanimate Enrichment.

Conditions Secondary to Poor Housing Environments…

Feather pecking

Stereotypic behavior.

Vocalization

Disease

Sanitation.

Pest control

Identification and Record Keeping

Identification

Methods

Record keeping

Transportation..

references

3 management.

regulatory agencies and compliance

institutional animal care and use committee.

sources of birds and procurement

quarantine and conditioning

occupational health and safety considerations.

references..

4 veterinary care

general physical examination

contents

Examination of the Environment

Animal Observations Prior to Handling

Sex Determination

Head and Neck.

Skin and Feathers

Musculoskeletal

Cardiovascular and Lower Respiratory Systems.

coelom

general diagnostic tests

Fecal Exam.

Urinalysis

Clinical Chemistry.

Hematology

common clinical problems and their management

Cutaneous and Feather Diseases

Broken blood feather

Cutaneous and subcutaneous masses

Cysts…

Ectoparasites

Feather loss…

Other infectious etiologies

Digestive Disease

Infectious etiology

Noninfectious etiology

Respiratory Diseases/Conjunctivitis

General management of respiratory disease

Infectious etiology

Noninfectious etiology

Reproductive Diseases

Egg binding.

Neurologic Diseases

Infectious etiology

Noninfectious etiology

Miscellaneous Diseases

Malocclusion

Splay leg..

Traumatic injury

anesthesia and analgesia agents

Analgesics and Anesthetics.

Opioids..

NSAIDS

Inhalants

Benzodiazepenes.

Dissociatives..

Alpha2 receptor agonists.

Propofol.

Barbiturates.

Anesthetic Procedures and Considerations

Fasting.

Premedication and induction.

Anesthesia systems.

Intubation

Catheters

Monitoring and supportive care.

Anesthetic complications.

euthanasia

references.

5 experimental methodology.

capture and restraint

capture techniques.

manual restraint

chemical restraint

various sampling techniques.

Oropharyngeal and Cloacal Swabs.

Sinus Flush

Crop Lavage..

Semen Collection

Tissue Biopsies

Urine/Feces Collection

Body Weight Measurement.

blood collection…

blood collection sites..

Survival Collection Techniques

Jugular vein.

Ulnaris (wing) vein

Medial metatarsal vein

Terminal (Nonsurvival) Techniques.

Occipital venous sinus

Cardiocentesis..

compound administration

Parenteral Techniques

Subcutaneous (SC) administration

Intravenous (IV) administration

IV Catheter Placement Technique…

Intraosseus (IO) administration

Intramuscular (IM) administration

Vascular access ports (VAPs).

Implants…..

Enteral Techniques

Oral administration

Oropharyngeal..

Crop

grooming and general maintenance.

necropsy

references

6 resources.

organizations.

diagnostic laboratories

publications.

Books

General avian biology and medicine

Avian medicine-poultry focus

Avian medicine-pigeon focus

Avian medicine-wild bird focus.

Avian clinical pathology

Laboratory birds

Formularies

Periodicals.

Electronic Publications and Websites

vendors

Sources of Animals

Feed and Nutritional Supplements.

Caging, Veterinary, and Miscellaneous Equipment …

Contact information for vendors

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