title: Current ratite therapy.
abstract: This article describes the use of drugs and therapeutic techniques in the treatment of ratite diseases. Effective routes of administration are documented. Appropriate selection and dose regimens are provided for bacterial and parasitic conditions. This article includes empirical formularies for antibiotics and anthelmintics. Metabolic drug dosage and nutrient scaling for ratites are outlined.
authors: Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Jensen
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D046108:Palaeognathae
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents