This reference for professionals and students in avian medicine and veterinary pathology reviews the gross and histologic features of the diseases of pet and aviary birds, provides a guide to ancillary diagnosis, and presents a context in which to interpret the pathologic findings. Material is organized by system so that the pathologist faced with a diagnostic challenge involving a particular organ can go to the appropriate chapter. Many b&w photos and micro-images are included. Schmidt is a pathologist at Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations

Robert E. Schmidt, DVM, PhD, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Pathologists, is a Pathologist, Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service, West Sacramento, California.Drury R Reavill, DVM, Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian Practice), Diplomate American College of Veterinary Pathologists, is a Pathologist, Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service.David N Phalen, DVM, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian Practice), is an Associate Professor in the Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station.

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