How would getting a raptor out of a carrier and restraining…
How would getting a raptor out of a carrier and restraining it for examination differ from techniques you would use when catching and restraining a bird of similar size, like a large parrot? (Hint: Consider how raptors capture prey.)
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After finishing the examination, the veterinarian feels that the hawk is fairly stable, with a heart rate of 160 bpm and respiratory rate of 52 bpm. He asks you to administer pain medication IM. Also, as the Red-tailed Hawk seems to have sustained a traumatic injury, the veterinarian wants you to take whole body radiographs.
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You are working at a clinic and get a call one night from a representative from your local Fish and Game Department. They just found an injured Red-tailed Hawk by the side of the local highway. The veterinarian you work for is licensed for migratory bird rehabilitation and frequently does triage care for the Fish and Game Department. After speaking with the veterinarian, you tell the Fish and Game Representative to bring in the bird to be examined and treated, if possible.
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