Description
Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds provides thorough coverage of major parasite groups affecting wild bird species. Broken into four sections covering protozoa, helminths, leeches, and arthropod parasites, this volume provides reviews of the history, disease, epizootiology, pathology, and population impacts caused by parasitic disease. This excellent resource contains a tremendous amount of information useful for both wildlife biologists and veterinarians. Highly recommended to any veterinarian working with wild birds or wild-caught birds including zoo specimens or veterinary students with an interest in such matters. Wildlife rehabilitators and wildlife centers should also find this ebook useful. University parasitologists should also find an interest in this new offering. Taking a unique approach that focuses on the effects of the parasites on the host, the ebook fills a unique niche in animal health literature. 592 p.
- Carter T. Atkinson, Editor. Ph.D., Research Microbiologist. Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, Honolulu, HI (OAHU), US Geological Survey.
- Nancy J. Thomas, Editor. DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Endangered species specialist. National Wildlife Health Center, Madison, WI (USA), U. S. Geological Survey.
- D. Bruce Hunter, Editor. DVM, MSC, Professor. University of Guelph, Guelph, ON (Canada), Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College.
- Publication date (reprint original edition 2009 to digital version): 2016-03.
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