Monitoring the Health of Avian Scavengers on the Pacific Coast
A 2012 report on research conducted with Coastal Raptors into health parameters of bald eagles, common ravens, and turkey vultures on the coasts of Washington and Oregon.
Poultry Raising Manual
Posted by Dr. Scott Ford Citation: Cox, Bill, ed. Small Flock Poultry Health. BC Ministry of Agriculture, Abbotsford, BC. 2011. 251 pp. “This manual covers all the elements of poultry […]
Free Lafeber Webinar About Flight in Pet Birds
LafeberVet will be hosting an online, RACE-Approved seminar for veterinarians and support staff about the ethical and medical concerns regarding flight in companion parrots. Title: Flight Mechanics & Ethical ConcernsInstructor: Todd […]
Dr. Ford Authors New Chapter on Wild Bird Flight Conditioning
Medical Management of Wildlife Species is a new book wherein Dr. Ford has written a chapter on pre-release conditioning of wild birds.
Raptor Gastroenterology
By Dr. Scott Ford Citation: Ford S. Raptor Gastroenterology. J Exotic Pet Med, 19:2 (April), 2010: pp 140-150. Abstract: Birds of prey have developed talons, a hooked beak, and a […]
2003 Raptor Care Manual
A self-published medical manual for care of birds of prey.
Raptor Research Foundation Publications
Check out Raptor Research Foundation’s techniques manual and other materials helpful for those working with birds of prey.
Color Atlas of Avian Anatomy (Free PDF)
By John McLelland Avian anatomy focusing primarily upon poultry. Includes histology and some pathology images.
Color Atlas of the Diseases of the Domestic Fowl & Turkey (Free PDF)
By C. J. Randall Required reading for avian medicine board certification. The book is dated but the information and images are still relevant as all of these diseases are still […]
Avian Surgical Anatomy of the Thoracic & Pelvic Limbs
By Susan Orosz This resource has been removed at the request of the author. They will be releasing a new, co-authored book titled Surgical Anatomy and Orthopedic Management by Susan […]
Birds: Their Structure & Function (Free PDF)
By A. S. King and J. McLelland A long out-of-print, fact-packed book of avian anatomy. It is required reading for those seeking board certification and is highly recommended for anyone […]