Atlas of Clinical Avian Hematology

Book excerpt: Atlas of Clinical Avian Hematology is a practicalguide to the hematological characteristics of birds. Illustratedthroughout with many color photographs, this rich resource aidsinterpretation of hematological data, and promotes the accurateclassification of hematological cells and identification ofpathological changes. Covering over 100 species of birds, the Atlas illustrates thegeneral hematological characteristics of birds; the hematologicalvariations encountered between the different Orders of birds; andthe hematological responses to disease of birds, using clinicalcases from many species of birds and a range of clinicaldisorders. Describes how to collect and handle blood samples from birds tobest preserve the quality of the blood. Highly illustrated, color guide to the hematologicalcharacteristics of birds Case data and images illustrates the avian hematologicalresponses to disease