Free-living birds encounter multiple health hazards brought on by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, some which in turn can significantly impact other animal populations and human health. Newly emerging diseases and new zoonotic forms of older diseases have brought increased global attention to the health of wild bird populations. Recognition and management of these diseases is a high priority for all those involved with wildlife.

Infectious Diseases of Wild Birdsprovides biologists, wildlife managers, wildlife and veterinary health professionals and students with the most comprehensive reference on infectious viral, bacterial and fungal diseases affecting wild birds. Bringing together contributions from an international team of experts, the book offers the most complete information on these diseases, their history, causative agents, significance and population impact. Focusing on more than just treatment, special emphasis is given to disease processes, recognition and epidemiology.

--The most complete reference on infectious viral, bacterial and fungal diseases in wild birds

--Emphasis on disease processes, epidemiology and recognition

--Offers perspective on the global significance of these diseases and their population impact

--Written by leading researchers and experts from around the world

The plan was to revise Davis, et al. Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds, which became the standard reference after it was published in 1971, even as it became increasingly out of date. But the plan flew the coop, and though the basic pattern remains, the material is all new, and devoted to infectious diseases of wild, free-living birds and the agents that cause them. The contributors are specialists in bird diseases, and write for scientists and practitioners engaged with either birds or pathology. The arrangement is by disease, first viral, then bacterial and fungal, and finally biotoxins. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

"Any pathologists working with diseases of free-ranging birds will find it useful…Editors have included very detailed index. All the chapters provide excellent and valuable information."

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“Desperately needed text…the editors…provide a more in-depth and comprehensive review…book provides excellent detail in all areas…any pathologists working with diseases will find it useful.”

Veterinary Pathology

“Ensure that it is in your institutional library…comprehensive and authoritative source…for information in the field, and it should be for years to come.”

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

“An excellent … reference about … infectious diseases seen in wild birds, with good discussion of the implications for wildlife … I highly recommend.” Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

Free-living birds encounter multiple health hazards brought on by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, some which in turn can significantly impact other animal populations and human health. Newly emerging diseases and new zoonotic forms of older diseases have brought increased global attention to the health of wild bird populations. Recognition and management of these diseases is a high priority for all those involved with wildlife.

Infectious Diseases of Wild Birdsprovides biologists, wildlife managers, wildlife and veterinary health professionals and students with the most comprehensive reference on infectious viral, bacterial and fungal diseases affecting wild birds. Bringing together contributions from an international team of experts, the book offers the most complete information on these diseases, their history, causative agents, significance and population impact. Focusing on more than just treatment, special emphasis is given to disease processes, recognition and epidemiology.

Nancy J. Thomas, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, is an endangered species specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey, National Wildlife Health Center. She has more than 20 years of experience in diagnostic pathology and research on wild bird diseases.

D. Bruce Hunter, DVM, MSc, is a professor in the Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. His specialty encompasses avian, fur-bearing, and wildlife pathology and ecosystem health. His research interests have included infectious diseases commercial poultry, West Nile Virus in owls, and diseases of mink.

Carter T. Atkinson, Ph.D. is a research microbiologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center. His research focuses on protozoan parasites of vertebrates, particularly birds, with a recent emphasis on the effects of introduced avian malaria on Hawaiian forest birds.

Viral Diseases.

Chapter 1: Newcastle Disease.

Chapter 2: Arbovirus.

Chapter 3: Avian Herpesviruses.

Chapter 4: Duck Plague.

Chapter 5: Avian Influenza.

Chapter 6: Avian Pox.

Chatper 7: Orthoreoviruses.

Chapter 8: Avian Adenoviruses.

Chapter 9: Circovirus.

Chapter 10: Papillomaviruses and Polyomaviruses.

Chapter 11: Retroviral Infections.

Bacterial and Fungal Diseases.

Chapter 12: Avian Cholera.

Chapter 13: Salmonellosis.

Chapter 14: Avian Tuberculosis.

Chatper 15: Avian Chlamydiosis.

Chapter 16: Mycoplasmosis.

Chapter 17: Erysipelas.

Chapter 18: Borrelia.

Chapter 19: Tularemia.

Chapter 20: Aspergillosis.

Biotoxins.

Chapter 21: Avian Botulism.

Chapter 22: Mycotoxicosis.

Chapter 23: Algal Biotoxins