Future directions in training veterinarians for companion avian species

J Vet Med Educ. 2006 Fall;33(3):361-4. doi: 10.3138/jvme.33.3.361.

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

  • Animals
  • Animals, Domestic*
  • Bird Diseases / diagnosis
  • Bird Diseases / prevention & control
  • Birds*
  • Certification
  • Education, Continuing*
  • Education, Graduate*
  • Education, Veterinary / standards
  • Education, Veterinary / trends*
  • Species Specificity
  • United States
  • Veterinary Medicine / standards
  • Veterinary Medicine / trends*