Episode 18 - Falconry Med Kit and First Aid with Vickie Joseph
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In this episode Vickie Joseph joins me to talk about Clinical Avian Pathology Services and she tells us which items falconers should carry in a Med Kit.  We also talk about "supportive care" and what it entails. We talk about the importance of hydration, the various types of fluids that can be administered, and how to administer them.  We talk about diet and discuss the quality of wild food compared to quail. We talk about impact injuries and bite wounds including those associated with venomous snakes. Vickie walks me through a basic triage protocol, and talks about use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.  We conclude our discussion with two cases involving falconry birds that were injured whilst hunting, and my rapid fire questions. CAPS contact page   Email Vickie - [email protected]
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