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2019 AEMV Student Case Report Contest
Clinical Topic: Critical Care Musculoskeletal NephrologyTaxonomy: Ferret Mammals Rabbit
Call for Nominations: T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award
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Minimizing Stress to Avian Patients During the Veterinary Visit
Clinical Topic: BehaviorTaxonomy: Avian Parrot
Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Triage
Clinical Topic: Critical Care Wildlife RehabilitationTaxonomy: Avian Mammals Reptiles & Amphibians
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Alicia McLaughlin, DVM
Alicia McLaughlin completed a veterinary internship in exotic animal medicine at The Center for Bird & Exotic Animal Medicine in Bothell, Washington and she is now an associate veterinarian at this practice. Dr. McLaughlin has been involved in veterinary research and leadership throughout her career, and has authored or co-authored articles in both professional journals and national conference proceedings. Dr. McLaughlin is passionate about providing low-stress veterinary visits for all of her patients. She is a certified Fear FreeTM veterinarian and is spearheading the development of an avian-focused Fear Free™ course.
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Reading Bird Body Language
Careful observation of avian body language can provide clues when a bird is receptive to play or handling. Download this client education handout to share helpful advice on interpreting psittacine bird postures and behaviors.
Psittacine Behavior, Handling, and Restraint
Behavior is the most direct tool a wild bird has to respond to its environment, and it ultimately determines whether it survives and breeds in its natural environment. There are two functional categories of avian behaviors: self-maintenance behaviors and social behaviors.