Avian Veterinary Topics Abstracts

Management of the Post-surgical Avian Patient


Sarah Reich, DVM,
University of Illinois


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This lecture focuses on the management of post-surgical avian orthopedic cases with an emphasis on developing a physical therapy regimen. Maintaining appropriate range of motion and muscle mass during the recovery process can be just as important as the original surgery, and a vital part of the rehabilitation process. Topics include active and passive range of motion exercises, use of goniometry, and adjunct modalities such as cold laser therapy, as well as expected timelines of improvement and criteria for release.

​Avian Wildlife Toxicosis 


Thomas Tully, DVM 
LSU - School of Veterinary Medicine Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana

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Toxicosis is a common avian disease presentation. Heavy metal, insecticide, and herbicide toxicity as it relates to the pathophysiology of patients and related clinical signs are presented in this lecture. Case descriptions, as well as treatment options for all toxins covered, are provided. Diagnostic testing for the suspected toxicosis and how to interpret the results relating to clinical treatment response and/or the patient's clinical presentation are included. Participants are informed to successfully recognize, diagnose, and treat avian toxicosis through clinical case description and providing the latest information available.

​Bird's Eye View: Basic Intro into Avian Ophthalmology

Allison Daugherty, DVM, 
Lindsay Wildlife Experience


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This lecture covers basics of avian ophthalmology from a wildlife rehabilitation perspective: basic anatomy, terminology, care that wildlife rehabilitators can do, when to go to a veterinarian, and what a veterinarian can do for rehabilitators.