Raptor gastroenterology.
Free-living raptors are frequently presented to wildlife rehabilitation centers. Conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract can be the primary reason for presentation. The gastrointestinal tract can also be affected secondary to debilitation from other injuries or from the stress of the rehabilitation process. A thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and natural history of these species is crucial to successful treatment and rehabilitation. This article addresses raptor gastroenterology with an emphasis on conditions affecting free-living birds.
Wildlife Clinic, Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA. Electronic address: maureen.murray@tufts.edu.
Maureen
M
Murray
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D005762:Gastroenterology; D020304:Raptors / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology*
Gastrointestinal anatomy; Gastrointestinal disease conditions; Gastrointestinal physiology; Nutrition; Raptors; Rehabilitation