Practical Wildlife Care by Les Stocker (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Practical Wildlife Care by Les Stocker Wildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Wildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. A lot has changed over the past twenty years and now caring for wildlife casualties is part of everyday life in many veterinary practices. Following on from the major success of the first edition, this second edition provides even more useful information on wildlife care and rehabilitation. As well as covering a whole range of species, with sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, this edition now includes information on many alien species appearing in the British countryside such as wallabies, wild boar and exotic reptiles. In this edition: Essential guidance on handling, first aid, feeding and releasing, and many other disciplines not featured in veterinary or nursing trainingFull of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has unparalleled practical experienceExpanded chapters on the care of all species – particularly casualty badgers, otters and hedgehogs – and more comprehensive guidance on rearing orphaned mammals and birdsLots more colour pictures to aid in management and care techniques and the latest information on zoonotic diseases from around the world Back Cover Wildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. A lot has changed over the past twenty years and now caring for wildlife casualties is part of everyday life in many veterinary practices. Following on from the major success of the first edition, this second edition provides even more useful information on wildlife care and rehabilitation. As well as covering a whole range of species, with sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, this edition now includes information on many alien species appearing in the British countryside such as wallabies, wild boar and exotic reptiles. In this edition: Essential guidance on handling, first aid, feeding and releasing, and many other disciplines not featured in veterinary or nursing training Full of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has unparalleled practical experience Expanded chapters on the care of all species - particularly casualty badgers, otters and hedgehogs - and more comprehensive guidance on rearing orphaned mammals and birds Lots more colour pictures to aid in management and care techniques and the latest information on zoonotic diseases from around the world Flap Wildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. A lot has changed over the past twenty years and now caring for wildlife casualties is part of everyday life in many veterinary practices. Following on from the major success of the first edition, this second edition provides even more useful information on wildlife care and rehabilitation. As well as covering a whole range of species, with sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, this edition now includes information on many alien species appearing in the British countryside such as wallabies, wild boar and exotic reptiles. In this edition: Essential guidance on handling, first aid, feeding and releasing, and many other disciplines not featured in veterinary or nursing training Full of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has unparalleled practical experience Expanded chapters on the care of all species - particularly casualty badgers, otters and hedgehogs - and more comprehensive guidance on rearing orphaned mammals and birds Lots more colour pictures to aid in management and care techniques and the latest information on zoonotic diseases from around the world Author Biography Les Stocker MBE, HonAssocRCVS is the Founder of the Wildlife Hospital Trust, St. Tiggywinkles, Europes first and the Worlds busiest wildlife teaching hospital. In 1990 he became a Laureate on winning the Rolex Award for Enterprise. In 1991 he was awarded an MBE for his services to wildlife and in 2002 was granted an Honorary Associateship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is author of a number of best selling books, papers, articles and writer of television programmes on wildlife rehabilitation and is accepted as one of the Countrys leading experts on wildlife care. Table of Contents Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1 Prime Directives. 2 First Response. 3 Fluid Therapy / Part I: Building Blocks. 4 Fluid Therapy / Part II: Administration. 5 Wound Management / Part I: The Biology of Wounds. 6 Wound Management / Part II: The Treatment of Wounds. 7 Biology and First Aid of Fractures. 8 Fracture Management. 9 Avian Wildlife Disease. 10 Mammalian Wildlife Disease. 11 Garden Birds. 12 Pigeons. 13 Game Birds. 14 Corvids. 15 Water Birds – Ducks. 16 Water Birds – Swans. 17 Geese and Other Water Birds. 18 Birds of Prey. 19 Seabirds. 20 Hand-rearing Orphaned Birds. 21 Small Mammals. 22 Hedgehogs. 23 Rabbits and Hares. 24 Red Fox. 25 Badgers. 26 Other Mustelids. 27 Deer. 28 Bats. 29 Other Mammal Species. 30 Rearing Orphaned Wild Mammals. 31 Reptiles and Amphibians. Appendix 1 JNCC Guidelines on Handling Bats. Appendix 2 British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) Guidelines for Response to Cetacean Strandings. Appendix 3 Birds on Schedule 4 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as of May 1998). Appendix 4 The Law relating to the use and possession of airguns. Appendix 5 Suggested Record Sheet to Accompany Bat Samples to the Central Veterinary Laboratory. Appendix 6 Selected Rehabilitation Supplies and Suppliers. Appendix 7 Useful Addresses in Wildlife Rehabilitation. References and Further Reading. Index. Review "Les Stockers, Practical Wildlife Care, is jam-packed with an incredible amount of information on wild animal rehabilitation. Stockers vast knowledge and experience with wildlife reveals itself in every sentence of the book." (Suite 101, February 2009) "If the practice has used and found the first edition useful, this updated edition adds to that resource. If, however, the practice does not have any books on wildlife treatment, then this is an excellent addition to the library." (Vet Times, December 2005) Long Description Wildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. A lot has changed over the past twenty years and now caring for wildlife casualties is part of everyday life in many veterinary practices. Following on from the major success of the first edition, this second edition provides even more useful information on wildlife care and rehabilitation. As well as covering a whole range of species, with sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, this edition now includes information on many alien species appearing in the British countryside such as wallabies, wild boar and exotic reptiles. In this edition: Essential guidance on handling, first aid, feeding and releasing, and many other disciplines not featured in veterinary or nursing training Full of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has unparalleled practical experience Expanded chapters on the care of all species particularly casualty badgers, otters and hedgehogs and more comprehensive guidance on rearing orphaned mammals and birds Lots more colour pictures to aid in management and care techniques and the latest information on zoonotic diseases from around the world Review Text ?Les Stocker?s, Practical Wildlife Care, is jam-packed with an incredible amount of information on wild animal rehabilitation. Stocker?s vast knowledge and experience with wildlife reveals itself in every sentence of the book.? (Suite 101, February 2009) "If the practice has used and found the first edition useful, this updated edition adds to that resource. If, however, the practice does not have any books on wildlife treatment, then this is an excellent addition to the library." (Vet Times, December 2005) Review Quote "If the practice has used and found the first edition useful, this updated edition adds to that resource. If, however, the practice does not have any books on wildlife treatment, then this is an excellent addition to the library."Vet Times, December 2005 Feature Provides fundamental information on the care and release of wildlife casualties and orphans; Full of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has unparalleled practical experience; Includes new material on badgers, pigeons and exotic animals; Lots of colour pictures to aid in management and care techniques. Details ISBN140512749X Author Les Stocker Short Title PRAC WILDLIFE CARE 2/E Pages 352 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 140512749X ISBN-13 9781405127493 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 639.96 Year 2005 Replaces 9780632052455 Alternative 9780470751169 Illustrations 108 illustrations Birth 1943 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell DOI 10.1604/9781405127493 UK Release Date 2005-07-26 AU Release Date 2005-07-26 NZ Release Date 2005-07-26 US Release Date 2005-07-26 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2005-07-26 Place of Publication Hoboken Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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