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ABSTRACT
The following article highlights specific aspects of nursing with respect to the treatment of large psittacines such as macaws. Legal aspects as well as biosecurity measures, hospital set up, dietary requirements and administration of medications are discussed. Tips for handling, restraint and feeding will provide a practical guide to give colleagues the knowledge and confidence to hospitalise avian patients.
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Fiona Froehlich
Fiona Froehlich Mag. med. vet. GPCert(ExAP) Resident ECZM(Avian) MRCVS
Fiona graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni Vienna), Austria in 2010. She worked in a small animal practice in Essex for two years before joining the team at Great Western Exotics for a one-year internship. She is now one of three residents in Avian Medicine under the supervision of Neil Forbes.
Neil Forbes
Neil Forbes BVetMed Dip ECZM(avian) FRCVS RCVS and EU Recognised Specialist in Avian Medicine
Neil leads and supervises the only European College of Zoological Medicine (ECZM) approved residency programme in Avian Medicine in the UK. He gained his RCVS specialist status in 1992, his FRCVS by examination in Exotic Bird Medicine in 1996 and his European Diploma (European Recognised Specialist) in 1997.
Neil has written and published widely as well as lecturing at international conferences and is a part time senior lecturer in avian medicine at the University of Bristol.