Edited by Dr. Nancy Thomas, D. Bruce Hunter, Carter T. Atkinson

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 Birds provides 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.

Special Features:

--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

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

About the Editors: 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.

ISBN: 0813828120
ISBN13: 9780813828121
Availability: In Stock
Publication Date: 2007
Size: 496 pages; 7 x 10
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing