The Avian Veterinarian

Dr. Rob Marshall is a bird veterinarian with more than 25 years experience in treating birds. He has kept birds since the age of eight. The age he decided to become a bird veterinarian.

Since 1975, Dr. Marshall has been attending to birds as a veterinarian. In 1988, he received his M.A.C.V.Sc. degree in Avian Medicine. He is author of many books and videos and is regularly presents scientific papers at national and international veterinary conferences. His last presentation can be viewed in the budgerigar section. His latest book, “Eclectus Parrots as Pet and Aviary Birds” (ISBN 0-9750817-0-5), was published in 2004 by Australian Birdkeeper Publications. In 1988, he started developing and refining a range of health products and medicines specifically for the racing pigeon. By 1995, a superlative range of bird medicines and health products had been perfected. It is well known that these are the very best and most advanced products available, catering for the bird owner who follows the motto of "when only the best will do".

Dr. Rob Marshall has a passionate interest in wild ecology and biology and was included as a veterinary consultant for the Northern Territory recovery programme of the endangered Gouldian Finch. He has recently completed a five year long study of the biology and breeding behaviour of the wild budgerigar. Research into the nutritional requirements and breeding behaviour of the Australian Eclectus has also been completed recently. Present research is based on exploring new methods for treating behavioural problems in pet birds.

There are many different health programmes. Please browse through the section on the type of bird that interests you, using the links above.

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