Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Essential veterinary education in avian medicine: a global perspective.
- Journal:
- Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics)
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Capua, I et al.
- Affiliation:
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie · Italy
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
Avian medicine, which focuses on the health of birds, is a newer area of study in veterinary education. As more people around the world want poultry meat and as we become more aware of health problems in wild, exotic, and pet birds, it's important for veterinary schools to include this subject in their training programs. This growing demand and concern highlight the need for better education in avian medicine.
Abstract
Avian medicine is a relatively recent discipline in the veterinary curriculum, and is definitely not considered a topical issue. However, in the face of a growing demand for poultry meat worldwide, and in view of the health issues surrounding wild, exotic and pet birds, the relevance of avian medicine should be acknowledged and taken into account when revising curricula.
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