Clinical assessment of gallinaceous birds and waterfowl in backyard flocks.
Obtaining a complete history and performing a physical examination are key steps in any clinical assessment. In addition, being familiar with common clinical signs helps in the formulation of a differential diagnosis. Once a definitive diagnosis is made, it is important to follow up each case with client education as well as the development of preventive medicine programs for avian patients.
Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D011200:Poultry; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*