Since its first publication in 1996, this book has proven to be one of the most sought after and respected titles worldwide in this generic range of avian publications. The author's devotion and concern for all aspects of avian health and husbandry have again been reflected in this revised edition. Includes diagrams: features of a typical bird, the alimentary canal of a typical bird, the respiratory tract of a typical bird; and tables: table of antibiotics, common parasiticides.