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Veterinary support for in situ avian conservation programmes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2010

Andrew G. Greenwood
Affiliation:
International Zoo Veterinary Group, Keighley Business Centre, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD21 1AG, U.K.
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Anian veterinarians have much expertise which can be usefully applied to in situ avian conservation programmes. Their knowledge can assist conservation biologists in many of the manipulations which they are currently applying to endangered wild birds in their natural range. Possibilities are outlined and illustrated by examples from various field programmes.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Birdlife International 1996

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