Caring for avian patients presents a great challenge for veterinarians, who must have specialized training in this field” 

One of the main attractions of working with birds is the fascinating diversity of patients treated and the challenge their pathologies present to veterinarians.

However, before treating these unique species, one must specialize in the essentials: the internal structure and function of birds. 

The ability to fly has made it possible for birds to occupy a wide diversity of habitats, consequently developing numerous adaptations to obtain sustenance. This characteristic has resulted in almost 10,000 species in the taxonomic classification of birds. 

Physical examination is a fundamental part of the diagnosis of avian disorders and involves handling and restraining the bird in order to perform the necessary examinations for its care. But before handling birds, some very important prerequisites need to be considered, such as collecting previous information on the patient by means of a complete as possible anamnesis. 

This postgraduate diploma includes all the necessary requirements to reach adequate diagnoses, from start to final objective, and properly treat avian patients. It also includes all the necessary requirements to provide a suitable home for birds kept in captivity. 

Moreover, it is worth mentioning that birds are susceptible to a great variety of diseases. Therefore, this program develops specialized knowledge of the different pathologies, such as those derived from incorrect handling, like capture paresis, a syndrome caused by stress produced during wild bird capture; it also studies complete physiopathogenesis and the changes produced in the animals, which causes a gread deal of deaths that could be avoided by having the right knowledge; finally, it covers the problems caused by poor nutrition, among other aspects. 

In short, this training provides students with specific tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity in the wide field of avian medicine and surgery. It addresses key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the veterinary professional, and develops responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills within the essential teamwork. 

As it is an online program, students will not be bound by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but rather, they can access the content at any time of the day, balancing their professional or personal life with their academic life.  

Do not miss the opportunity to study this program with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career” 

This postgraduate diploma in Daily Consultation Knowledge contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in avian medicine 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Latest developments in veterinary consultation care
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in avian medicine
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to expand your existing knowledge of the subject matter” 

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the veterinary field, who bring the experience of their work to this training, as well as recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its Multimedia Content, elaborated with the latest Educational Technology, will allow the Professional a situated and contextual learning, that is to say, a Simulated Environment that will provide an immersive specialization programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in avian in veterinary consultations with extensive experience. 

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The postgraduate diploma in Daily Consultation Knowledge is designed to facilitate the performance of veterinary professionals with the latest advances and most innovative procedures in the sector.   

This is the best option to learn about the latest advances in bird medicine and surgery” 

General Objectives

• Identify the differences between birds and mammals 
• Ascertain the most characteristic property in avian patients: capacity for flight 
• Analyze variations between species based on avian anatomy and physiology
• Specify key anatomical points to select diagnostic techniques 
• Establish the necessary requirements for keeping birds in captivity 
• Examine the key criteria for health, welfare and success in avian
• Determine nutritional guidelines and specific diets for birds 
• Generate guidelines for all birds, including birds of prey and others less clinically studied species such as pigeons
• Analyze the main infectious pathologies in birds: Viral, bacterial, mycoplasmic, fungal and parasitic
• Develop specialized knowledge of non-infectious pathologies: genetic, metabolic-endocrine, anatomical alterations, physical-chemical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies 
• Define soft tissue pathologies
• Specify treatments and prevention strategies 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Bird Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology

• Substantiate the taxonomic classification according to each order 
• Examine the skeletal system, anatomical memory of each location 
• Identify the common breeds of chickens and hens kept as pets 
• Evaluate blood composition and the circulatory system 
• Develop the basis of respiratory functioning to advance knowledge of anesthesia and emergency treatment 
• Compile all current information on the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
• Detail the forgotten areas of the sense organs and their fundamental implication in patient recovery 
• Collect all the information on the lymphoid organs, especially the characteristic bursa of Fabricius and other glands of interest 

Module 2. Clinical Criteria for Avian Patients

• Propose the challenges of keeping poultry and other avian species 
• Examine the difficulty of bird scouting 
• Determine the requirements for keeping birds in captivity 
• Analyze the most relevant clinical characteristics and their importance in physical examination to reach appropriate diagnoses and treatments 
• Develop specialized knowledge on capture and adequate containment of avian patients 
• Establish the main routes of drug administration
• Exhaustively analyze the nutritional requirements, types of nutrition and elaborate diets for each species kept in captivity

Module 3. Management-Related Pathologies

• Identify symptoms to be able to detect them in time and act as soon as possible
• Examine the main pathologies derived caused by incorrect handling to avoid them and even prevent death 
• Analyze the most frequent emergencies derived from incorrect handling, such as lead poisoning and capture myopathy
• Specify oral cavity disorders and their most appropriate treatments
• Completely and successfully deal with all the pathologies affecting the crop, the proventriculus and the ventriculus 
• Delve deeper into all the most common pathologies affecting the distal part of the intestine 
• Analyze liver disorders due to external causes, as well as the typical pathologies they present 
• Develop specialized knowledge of the great avian unknown: The endocrine system, analyzing each of the endocrine glands in birds and their physiopathogenesis

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