Full Description
Atlas of Clinical Avian Hematology is a practical guide to the hematological characteristics of birds. Illustrated throughout with many color photographs, this rich resource aids interpretation of hematological data, and promotes the accurate classification of hematological cells and identification of pathological changes. Covering over 100 species of birds, the Atlas illustrates the general hematological characteristics of birds; the hematological variations encountered between the different Orders of birds; and the hematological responses to disease of birds, using clinical cases from many species of birds and a range of clinical disorders. Describes how to collect and handle blood samples from birds to best preserve the quality of the blood. Highly illustrated, color guide to the hematological characteristics of birds Case data and images illustrates the avian hematological responses to disease
Contents
Foreword. Preface. 1. Collection and handling of blood samples. 2. General hematological characteristics of birds. 3. Order specific hematological characteristics of birds. 4. Physiological and pathological influences on the hematological characteristics of birds. 5. Hemoparasites of birds. References
