Gamebird Medicine and Management

Description

Gamebird Medicine and Management A complete and authoritative reference covering the management of gamebirds and exhibition Galliformes in health and disease In Gamebird Medicine and Management, a team of distinguished professionals deliver a comprehensive discussion of gamebirds and exhibition Galliformes for veterinary practitioners, gamebird producers, breeders and conservationists, as well as other avian health professionals. The book covers common diseases affecting gamebirds and offers management and production information not found in other resources. The authors combine relevant material from avian veterinarians, commercial production professionals, and experts from the conservation and captive breeding sectors, that enables veterinarians, gamebird producers, and conservationists to develop diagnostic and treatment plans for small or large gamebird flocks. Readers will also find: Thorough introductions to laws and regulations governing gamebirds in the United StatesIn-depth examinations of the anatomy and physiology of gamebirdsComprehensive explorations of the medical management of gamebirdsInformation on treating dermatological, musculoskeletal, neurological, digestive, and respiratory diseases affecting gamebirdsA practical, step-by-step necropsy guideAn engaging photo collection of gamebird and exhibition Galliformes diseases Perfect for veterinary practitioners, gamebird producers, and conservationists, Gamebird Medicine and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of zoo veterinarians and staff. Title Page Copyright Dedication List of Contributors Foreword Preface Acknowledgments 1 Gamebird History 1.1 Origins of Gamebird Terminology 1.2 Birds as Game 1.3 The “Professionalization” of the United States Gamebird Industry 1.4 Advances in Disease Prevention and Treatment 1.5 Nutrition Advances Improve Bird Health and Quality 1.6 Equipment Changes Eliminate Losses and Increase Efficiency 1.7 Gamebird Entrepreneurs References 2 Gamebird Laws, Regulations, and the National Poultry Improvement Plan 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The National Poultry Improvement Plan Additional References 3 Galliformes: Species, Varieties, and Behavior 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Domestication and Hybridization 3.3 Systematics 3.4 Megapodiidae – Megapodes 3.5 Cracidae – Guans, Chachalacas, Curassows 3.6 Numididae – Guineafowl 3.7 Odontophoridae – New World Quail 3.8 Phasianidae – Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse References 4 Gamebird Anatomy 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Body Regions 4.3 Integument: Skin and Feathers 4.4 Skeletal System 4.5 Muscular System 4.6 Respiratory System 4.7 Excretory System 4.8 Digestive System 4.9 Immune System 4.10 Spleen 4.11 Circulatory System 4.12 Endocrine System 4.13 Reproductive Systems 4.14 Nervous System References 5 Avian Physiology 5.1 Muscle Development and Growth 5.2 Bone Development and Growth 5.3 Osmoregulation 5.4 Respiratory System 5.5 Digestive System 5.6 Integument References 6 Gamebird Housing and Handling 6.1 Pheasants 6.2 Bobwhite Quail References 7 Gamebird Nutrition 7.1 Feed Type 7.2 Feed Ingredients 7.3 Mold Control 7.4 Water and Water Quality 7.5 Feed Ingredients – Nonnutritional 7.6 Feed Form 7.7 Formulation of Gamebird Feed 7.8 Nutritional Diseases, Diagnosis, and Troubleshooting References 8 Biosecurity for Gamebirds 8.1 Commercial Gamebird Production 8.2 Biosecurity Recommendations 8.3 Small Gamebird Flocks 8.4 Biosecurity Considerations 8.5 Flock Concept References 9 Field Investigation, Medication, Vaccination, and Diagnostics for Gamebirds 9.1 Field Investigation 9.2 Medication Administration 9.3 Vaccines and Vaccine Administration 9.4 Diagnostic Services 9.5 Diagnostic Services Commonly Requested for Gamebird Field Investigations 9.6 Tests That Might Be Required in Special Situations or May Not Be Widely Available 9.7 Conclusion References 10 Gamebird Respiratory Diseases 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Viral Respiratory Diseases 10.3 Bacterial Respiratory Diseases 10.4 Parasitic Respiratory Diseases 10.5 Fungal Respiratory Diseases References 11 Gamebird Digestive Diseases 11.1 Conditions of the Oral Cavity, Esophagus, and Crop 11.2 Conditions of the Proventriculus and Gizzard 11.3 Conditions of the Intestine and Cecum References 12 Gamebird Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Diseases 12.1 Diseases Affecting the Extremities 12.2 Diseases Affecting the Head 12.3 Generalized Disease References 13 Gamebird Skin Diseases and Multisystemic Diseases 13.1 Infectious Agents of the Skin 13.2 Miscellaneous Skin Conditions 13.3 Gamebird Multisystemic Infections References 14 Gamebird Toxicologic Diseases 14.1 Lead 14.2 Selenium 14.3 Other Toxicants References 15 Gamebird Necropsy Procedures 15.1 Equipment 15.2 Necropsy Procedure 16 Gamebird Medication Regulations 16.1 Introduction and Overview 16.2 Definition of a Gamebird 16.3 Drug Administration, On‐Label and Extra‐Label Drug Use in Gamebirds 16.4 Definition of Residues 16.5 Legislation, Regulations, and Programs Related to Drug Use and Drug Residues 16.6 Prohibited Drugs 16.7 Compounding of Medications 16.8 FDA‐CVM Guidance Documents 16.9 Considerations for Avoiding Residues in Gamebird Products Intended for Human Consumption 16.10 Testing for Drug Residues 16.11 Pharmacovigilance: Guidelines for Prudent Antibiotic Drug Use when Medicating Gamebirds 16.12 Conclusion References 17 Guineafowl 17.1 General Behavior and Preferred Habitat 17.2 Health Considerations 17.3 Pharmacology Considerations 17.4 Reproduction 17.5 Production Systems 17.6 Tick Control – Fact or Fiction? 17.7 Conclusion References 18 Exhibition Galliformes 18.1 Husbandry 18.2 Breeding and Rearing of Ornamental Pheasants 18.3 Medical Concerns 18.4 Aviculture in Conservation 18.5 Further Resources References 19 Peafowl 19.1 Peafowl as a Gamebird 19.2 Taxonomic Relationship to Other Galliformes 19.3 Peafowl Terminology 19.4 Peafowl Behavior 19.5 Unique Anatomical and Physiological Features 19.6 Species, Subspecies, and Hybrids 19.7 Feeding Peafowl 19.8 Reproduction 19.9 Medical Considerations 19.10 Conclusion References 20 Conservation of Gamebirds 20.1 Conservation Status 20.2 Social Science Approach 20.3 Conservation Population Management 20.4 History of the Conservation of the Heath Hen and Attwater's Prairie Chicken 20.5 Vietnam Pheasant SSP 20.6 Moving Forward and Conclusion References Index End User License Agreement