Feeding Wild Birds - A Veterinary perspective

Presenter: Dr Adrian Gallagher BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (Avian Health)

Adrian is a recently retired Avian Veterinarian who has always had a strong interest in birds. After graduating from the University of Queensland, he worked in several general practices before establishing Australia’s first Avian only practice, Brisbane Bird Vet. Although the primary patient base was companion birds, the practice was dedicated to the treatment of wildlife ‘pro bono’ and saw a heavy wildlife case load.

Adrian’s presentation will discuss juvenile metabolic bone disease resulting from improper parental diet and, if time permits, some infectious disease implications of wild bird feeding.