How to Smoothly Navigate Ruffled Feathers: A First Opinion Approach to Avian Medicine and Surgery

It’s easy to get into a flap when dealing with avian patients in first opinion practice. This day of lectures aims to provide a comprehensive overview of avian health management and surgical techniques tailored specifically for veterinary professionals. The course encompasses various aspects of avian medicine, from the basics of an avian consult to surgical procedures, equipping veterinarians with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively diagnose, treat, and care for avian patients.

Topics to be covered include:

• The avian consult
• Avian imaging and diagnostics
• Avian anaesthesia
• Surgical procedures in first opinion practice
• Commonly encountered conditions
• Emergency presentations