Faculty

Laurel Degernes, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ABVP
Associate Professor, Avian Medicine and Epidemiology

DVM, University of Minnesota, 1981

MPH in Epidemiology, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, 2005

Phone: 919.513.6346
FAX: 919.513.6336
Email: laurel_degernes@ncsu.edu

Specialty

Companion and wild avian medicine, surgery, and epidemiology.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Avian Practice 1993,
recertified 2002
Associate Professor, Dept. of Clinical Sciences, CVM-NCSU, 1999-present
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Clinical Sciences, CVM-NCSU, 1992-1999
Residency, Exotic and Wild Avian Medicine, North Carolina State University, 1990-1992
Staff Veterinarian, The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota, 1986-1990
Internship, Raptor Medicine and Surgery, The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota, 1985-86
Private practice in Minnesota 1981-85

Research Area

My research interests include epidemiologic investigation of companion and wild avian diseases and clinical research in avian critical care management and surgery.

Selected Publications

Souza MJ, Degernes LA . 2005. Mortality Due to Aspergillosis in Wild Swans in Northwest Washington State, 2000-2002. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 19(2): 98-106.

Souza MJ, Fields EL, Degernes LA . Thoracic and Pelvic Limb Fracture and Luxation Management in Raptors: a Five Year Retrospective Study. 2004. Journal of Wildlife Rehabilitation 27 (3-4): 5-13.

Degernes LA , Harms CA, Golet GH, Mulcahy DM. 2002. Anesthesia and liver biopsy techniques for Pigeon Guillemots (Cepphus columba) suspected of exposure to crude oil in marine environments. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 16 (4):291-99.

Degernes L , Kittelson S, Linck M, Manthey P. 2002. Survival and reproductive success of trumpeter swans after treatment for lead poisoning. Waterbirds 25 (Special Publication 1):368-374.

Edling TM, Degernes LA, Flammer K, Horne WA. 2001. Capnographic monitoring of anesthetized African grey parrots receiving intermittent positive pressure ventilation. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 219(12):1714-1718.

Degernes LA, Feduccia A. 2001. Tenectomy of the supracoracoideus muscle to deflight pigeons (Columba livia) and cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 15(1):10-16.

Degernes LA, Crosier ML, Harrison LD, Dennis PM, Diaz DE. 1999. Autologous, homologous, and heterologous red blood cell transfusions in cockatiels (Nymphicus holladicus). Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 13(1):2-9.

Degernes LA, Harrison LD, Smith DW, Newton H, Ross CE, Diaz DE. 1999. Homologous and heterologous red blood cell transfusions within the genus Aratinga. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 13(1):10-14.

Degernes LA, SC Roe, CF Abrams. 1998. Holding power of different pin designs and pin insertion methods in avian cortical bone. Veterinary Surgery 27:301-306.

Degernes LA, 1995. Toxicities in waterfowl. Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine 4(1):15-22.

Degernes LA, G Davidson, K Flammer, C Kolmstetter, and L Munger. 1994. Administration of total parenteral nutrition in pigeons. American Journal of Veterinary Research 55(5):660-665.

Degernes LA and RK Frank. 1991. Causes of mortality in trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) in Minnesota 1986-1989. Wildfowl. Suppl. No. 1:352-55.

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