Managing avian respiratory distress from initial stabilization to discharge Managing avian respiratory distress – from crisis to care This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the emergency management of respiratory distress in birds. Using clinical cases, you will learn how to recognize life-threatening respiratory signs, perform rapid assessments, initiate first therapeutic emergency steps, and develop a […]
Regurgitation in birds: building a sound diagnostic plan to tailor the treatment plan Regurgitation in birds – systematic diagnosis and tailored treatment This session focuses on avian regurgitation, exploring underlying causes and diagnostic pitfalls. Cases will show how to gather history, perform physical exams, and use imaging and laboratory data to establish targeted therapies. Aims: […]
Avian reproductive issues: from the parrot laying too many eggs to the chicken not laying eggs anymore Avian reproductive disorders – managing excess and failure Covering a broad spectrum of avian reproductive diseases, this session addresses egg laying disorders in parrots and poultry. From pathophysiology to diagnostics and treatment options, you will build clinical confidence. […]
When the urates turn green... Interpreting green urates – clues to systemic disease This session explores via the main clinical sign which is biliverdinuria, the variety of hepatic diaseses in companion birds. Clinical cases will guide you through diagnostics and management strategies. Aims: – Recognize clinical significance of green urate and develop a differential diagnosis […]
Managing lameness in birds: is it really so basic? Avian lameness – more than meets the eye Lameness in birds can have complex causes. This session covers orthopedic, neurologic, and infectious factors contributing to lameness, with an emphasis on diagnostic imaging and treatment. Aims: – Differentiate causes of lameness through systematic clinical approach – Learn […]
Help! The bird has a seizure! Seizure management in birds – emergency and diagnostics Neurological emergencies pose particular challenges in avian medicine. This session discusses the recognition of seizures, initial stabilizing care, and diagnostic pathways toward identifying underlying causes. Aims: – Recognize clinical features of seizures in avian patients – Learn emergency stabilization protocols and […]