Approach to Avian Fractures

Category: Exotics Club

Presenter:

Kevin Eatwell BVSc (hons) DZooMed (Reptilian) Dip ECZM (Herp) MRCVS
RCVS & ECZM Diplomate in zoological medicine
RCVS recognised specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine
ECZM Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Herpetological)
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh

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About The Webinar

This webinar outlines the clinical decision making process when considering fracture repair in birds. Topics covered include:

  • Identifying the most suitable type of repair for a given species considering the level of function required after the fracture has healed
  • Appropriate analgesia and antimicrobial treatment
  • Identifying those animals with a genuine orthopaedic injury
  • Ensuring feather growth is protected
  • Rehabilitation and physiotherapy
  • Types of repair considered for common fractures and the time taken to heal

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