Abstract
Companion avian medicine has become a routine part of veterinary practice. More than 16 million companion birds are owned by approximately 6.4 million US households. This report outlines suggested undergraduate veterinary curricula, opportunities for post-graduate education, and options for training avian veterinarians.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Animals, Domestic*
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Bird Diseases / diagnosis
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Bird Diseases / prevention & control
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Birds*
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Certification
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Education, Continuing*
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Education, Graduate*
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Education, Veterinary / standards
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Education, Veterinary / trends*
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Species Specificity
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United States
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Veterinary Medicine / standards
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Veterinary Medicine / trends*