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Structure and Function in Raptors
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-Physiology Cardiovascular Dermatology Gastroenterology Musculoskeletal Nephrology Ophthalmology Reproduction RespiratoryTaxonomy: Avian Raptor
Rabbit and Large Herbivorous Rodent Dental Disease
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-Physiology Dental & Oral HealthTaxonomy: Chinchilla Guinea pig Mammals Rabbit Rodent
Basic Information Sheet: Axolotl
Clinical Topic: Husbandry NutritionTaxonomy: Amphibians Reptiles & Amphibians
Case Challenge: An 8-Month-Old Chameleon With Anorexia & Lethargy
Clinical Topic: Endocrinology Husbandry Nutrition Preventive MedicineTaxonomy: Lizard Reptiles & Amphibians
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Jaime Samour MVZ (Honours), PhD, DECZM (Avian), FRSB
Jaime Samour has dedicated most of his professional life to falcon medicine. He graduated with Honours from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veracruz University, Veracruz, Mexico in 1978. After a brief period of time working in private practice in El Salvador, he returned to Veracruz University and became an Associate Professor. In 1981, Jaime traveled to London to study and conduct research projects in reptile and avian medicine at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London. He lso learned hematology under the supervision of Dr. Christine Hawkey and Mike Hart. He received his Doctorate degree in Avian Reproductive Biology from the Royal College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. Immediately afterwards, Jaime moved to the Middle East where he has worked ever since…
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Critical Care Techniques for Avian Wildlife Emergencies
Dr. Heather Barron presented this webinar on avian critical care. View a recording of the live, interactive event, then take the brief post-test to earn 1 hour of continuing education credit. The goal of wildlife medicine is always eventual release and therefore triage of avian wildlife may vary based on case load, regulations, and the presenting situation. Dr. Barron examines the guidelines used to set triage policy and the reasons a bird may not be releasable or have a good quality of life in captivity. She then discusses practical measures intended to alleviate suffering and improve the odds of patient survival, such as fluid support, analgesia, evaluation of blood volume, and transfusion. This presentation concludes with a brief discussion on assessing life and euthanasia.
Call for Nominations: T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award
The T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award is given annually, or at the Selection Committee’s discretion, to an outstanding practitioner that has advanced the quality of health care for companion birds. This award is given annually, or at the committee’s discretion. Important criteria for this award include clinical excellence, innovation, promotion of the profession, contributions to the knowledge base, and caring and compassion to their patients and clients.