Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Raptor medicine: an approach to wild, falconry, and educational birds of prey.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Joseph, Victoria
- Affiliation:
- Bird and Pet Clinic of Roseville · United States
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
When a veterinarian treats birds of prey, like hawks and falcons, they often see different types of raptors, including those trained for falconry (a sport where trained birds hunt) and educational birds used for teaching. It's important for vets and their staff to understand how to handle these birds properly, as the care for wild raptors can be quite different from that for trained ones. Raptor medicine involves careful testing and a strong treatment plan to help these birds recover quickly and fully. Overall, the focus is on providing the best care tailored to each bird's needs.
Abstract
A veterinarian receiving birds of prey (raptors) will often be presented with wild, educational, or falconry raptors. Raptors trained for the sport of falconry and educational raptors are handled in a precise manner, often differently from the wild raptors. It is imperative for veterinarians treating raptors to be familiar with the equipment and terminology used by the individuals caring for these birds. The hospital staff must also be educated to handle the raptors properly, both wild and tame, because differences do exist between the approaches. Raptor medicine requires a thorough diagnostic work-up and aggressive therapeutic plan to help ensure a fast and complete recovery.
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