Hong Kong killing 90,000 chickens, may change bird-flu vaccine after outbreak December 10, 2008

Hong Kong's government is considering changing the vaccine it uses to protect poultry against avian flu after 60 chickens were found dead at one of the city's largest poultry farms, forcing the slaughter of 60,000 birds on that farm and 30,000 more within a two-mile radius.

Idea Exchange: Measure a bird's weight more accurately and with less stress by using a strawberry container October 1, 2008

Accurately weighing birds is difficult; however, I've found that placing the bird in a clear, plastic strawberry container and weighing the bird and container make this task much easier.

Renal disease in birds (Proceedings) April 1, 2008 By: Michael Jones, DVM, DABVP

Renal disease in avian species is a relatively common occurrence in clinical practice and can be caused by a number of disease processes.

Knemidocoptiasis in birds December 1, 2006 By: Laura Wade, DVM, DABVP (avian practice)

This article reviews the recent literature, common clinical presentations, and current recommendations on diagnosing and treating knemidocoptiasis.

Avian influenza: An emerging feline threat? (Update) June 1, 2006 By: Margaret C. Barr, DVM, PhD

Historically, cats have been considered to be resistant to influenza virus infections.

Editors' Note: Cats and the avian flu: What should practitioners be doing? June 1, 2006 By: Margaret Rampey

In recent months, several rapid-fire and unfortunate developments have occurred in the avian influenza situation.

Idea Exchange: Help bird owners understand what a wing trim is and isn't February 1, 2006

Before trimming a bird's wings, make sure the owner understands the procedure.

Help bird owners understand what a wing trim is and isn't (PDF) February 1, 2006

Before trimming a bird`s wings, make sure the owner understands the procedure. Most important, the owner should know that wing trims are not meant to completely keep birds from flying. I designed this handout for my bird-owning clients, so we can discuss wing trims before they are performed. --Dr. Jeffrey Rhody, Laurel, Md.

Stabilizing companion birds in an emergency December 1, 2005 By: Brian L. Speer, DVM, DABVP (avian practice), DECAMS

Avian medicine in the United States and abroad tends to be more focused on crisis and intervention than on preventive care and wellness. Therefore, in this article I discuss some of the basic considerations of emergency medical care in pet birds.