Abstract
The Association of Avian Veterinarians
(AAV) is a rapidly growing
professional organization which
strives to meet the needs of today 's
ever increasing number of avian
veterinarians. Presently boasting
approximately 2 ,000 members, AAV
membership is open to licensed veterinarians
and their registered animal
health technicians.
The Association of Avian Veterinarians
recently held their 1988 annual
conference in Houston , Texas.
Approximately 500 AAV members
attended the conference, which featured
lectures, hands-on experience
wet labs , and a behind-the-scenes
tour of the Houston Zoo.
Many interesting topics were presented
, including several new findings
which should be of interest to
aviculturists and pet bird owners. Dr.
Branson Richie from the College of
Veterinary Medicine in Athens,
Georgia, reported on his work with a
virus thought to be the causative
agent of the psittacine beak and
feather syndrome. Dr. Ritchie was
able to isolate a virus from affected
psittacines, purify the isolated virus,
and then experimentally produce....