title: Emergencies and Critical Care of Commonly Kept Fowl.
abstract: Fowl are birds belonging to one of the 2 biological orders, the game fowl or land fowl (Galliformes) and the waterfowl (Anseriformes). Studies of anatomic and molecular similarities suggest these two groups are close evolutionary relatives. Multiple fowl species have a long history of domestication. Fowl are considered food-producing animals in most countries and clinicians should follow legislation regarding reportable diseases and antibiotic use, even if they are pets. This article reviews aspects of emergency care for most commonly kept fowl, including triage, patient assessment, diagnostic procedures, supportive care, short-term hospitalization, and common emergency presentations.
authors.affiliation: Exoticsvet, Marqués de San Juan 23, Valencia 46015, Spain. Electronic address: exoticsvet@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Mikel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sabater González
authors.affiliation: Great Western Exotics, Vets-Now Referrals, Unit 10 Berkshire House, County Business Park, Shrivenham Road, Swindon SN1 NR, UK.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Calvo Carrasco
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003422:Critical Care; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary*; D046094:Galliformes; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
keywords: Backyard poultry; Chicken; Critical care; Emergency; Fowl; Waterfowl