Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to offer the best management systems for their farm animals, as well as potentially being able to offer plentiful resources for companion, zoo and laboratory animals.
Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to offer the b est management systems for their farm animals, as well as potentially being able to offer plentiful resources for companion, zoo and laboratory animals.
In his third heart-warming memoir, world-renowned veterinary surgeon Professor Noel Fitzpatrick shares some of the most personal and powerful tales ever from his life as The Supervet.
Key features: Full-colour with over 240 photomicrographs Covers the dog, the cat, the horse, and the cow The new edition adds 89 brand new cases and updates all the existing content to ensure its continued relevance in practice Adds 'Frequently Asked Questions' at the end the book to further test the reader's knowledge This highly visual book provides a comprehensive survey of cytological features and patterns as an aid to study, revision and continuing education for veterinarians in practice and training.
Key features: Full-colour with over 240 photomicrographs Covers the dog, the cat, the horse, and the cow The new edition adds 89 brand new cases and updates all the existing content to ensure its continued relevance in practice Adds 'Frequently Asked Questions' at the end the book to further test the reader's knowledge This highly visual book provides a comprehensive survey of cytological features and patterns as an aid to study, revision and continuing education for veterinarians in practice and training.
Contains over 200 cases, covering every type of canine infectious diseaseFeatures international contributorsSupplies the perfect companion to Self-assessment Color Review of Feline Infectious Diseases.
Contains over 200 cases, covering every type of canine infectious diseaseFeatures international contributorsSupplies the perfect companion to Self-assessment Color Review of Feline Infectious Diseases.
Key featuresNew chapter on nutrition Includes new section of case studiesCompletely revised and updated chapters throughoutThis systematic yet concise guide to equine pediatric medicine covers etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management.
Key features: Stresses safety in handling, restraint, and containment of animalsCovers handling and restraint of all domestic and common tamed animals and provides information on normal animal behavior and welfareDiscusses how to recognize signs in animals of poor handling and containmentReviews zoonotic disease risks to animal handlers, particularly from normal-appearing animals, and how to avoid transmission of diseaseFeatures over 200 informative line drawings for clarity and simplicity of illustrationExplains how to tie useful knots and hitches and when to use them for restraintIncludes basic ethical considerations and legal liabilities of animal handling and containmentPresents steps to prevent animal escapes, barn fires, and problems with transportAuthored by an experienced veterinary educator in clinical medicine for veterinarians, veterinary students, pre-veterinary students, veterinary technicians and technologists, animal scientists, and animal ownersProper handling and restraint are essential to the welfare of captive animals, allowing them to be examined, groomed and treated in ways that contribute to their optimum quantity and quality of life.
Key features:Written by the scientist who named this parasite and was the first to set up proper diagnostic techniquesServes as the first ever book to provide information on the parasite structure, biology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, epidemiology, prevention, and control of neosporosisCovers both approaches toward preventing & controlling this disease: Developing an efficacious vaccine and sound cattle management practicesContains a wealth of illustrations, including many of the author's original photographs of the parasiteProvides basic information on immunologic and molecular aspects of the diseaseAbortion is a worldwide problem in the livestock industry accounting for annual economic losses of billions of dollars, and N.
As textbooks go, this is one of the few that I may actually choose to read in a spare moment, not just when madly researching what could possibly be the problem when I get called to a goat farm.
This completely revamped second edition of Avian Medicine and Surgery includes over 260 all-new colour illustrated cases, with questions and answers fully exploring a breadth of diseases and disorders.
A Colour Handbook of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat was one of the first books to bring key information about skin diseases to clinicians in an easy-to-use problem-oriented format.
Presenting more than 266 full color anatomic drawings arranged by organ system, this book is dedicated exclusively to feline anatomy with emphasis on those areas of anatomy that are frequently encountered in clinical practice.
Presenting more than 266 full color anatomic drawings arranged by organ system, this book is dedicated exclusively to feline anatomy with emphasis on those areas of anatomy that are frequently encountered in clinical practice.
Since the popular second edition of The Laboratory Swine was published more than a decade ago, the number of pigs used in toxicity studies has increased as an alternative to commonly used non-rodent species, while, at the same time, large developments have been made in welfare concepts of laboratory animals.
Vanhorn's VETERINARY ASSISTING: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, 2ND EDITION, equips you with the knowledge and skills you need for success in real-world practice.
This collection of reflective, critical, philosophical, and practical chapters represents the author's 60 years as a veterinarian, ethologist, and bioethicist.
There has been an enormous growth of interest in the field of toxicologic pathology and particularly on its impact on nonclinical safety assessment in global drug development and in the environment.
The devastating impacts of natural disasters not only directly affect humans and infrastructure, but also animals, which may be crucial to the livelihoods of many people.
The devastating impacts of natural disasters not only directly affect humans and infrastructure, but also animals, which may be crucial to the livelihoods of many people.
The use of small animal models in basic and preclinical sciences constitutes an integral part of testing new pharmaceutical agents prior to their application in clinical practice.
The use of small animal models in basic and preclinical sciences constitutes an integral part of testing new pharmaceutical agents prior to their application in clinical practice.
Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases of the Dog and Cat is the ultimate reference for veterinarians and other professionals trying to diagnose and treat both common and less frequently diagnosed diseases and conditions of the ear, nose and throat.
The text is currently the most up-to-date book on ferret medicine and as such, would be an important addition to the library of veterinary practices seeing these lively, curious and fun-loving pets.
