Mycobacteriosis, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

Mycobacteriosis, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice
Author: Miguel D. Saggese
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2012-01-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455743224

A comprehensive review of mycobacteriosis for the exotic animal practitioner! The issue will cover: treatment of mycobacteriosis in the exotic animal patient, followed by specific, individual chapters on mycobacteriosis associated with reptiles, amphibians, avians, and more!

Zoonoses, Public Health and the Exotic Animal Practitioner, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

Zoonoses, Public Health and the Exotic Animal Practitioner, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice
Author: Marcy J. Souza
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2011-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455712086

A comprehensive review of zoonoses and public health for the exotic animal practitioner! The issue will cover: zoonoses and preventive medicine practices, rabies, followed by specific, individual chapters on zoonoses associated with invertebrates, fish, reptiles and amphibians, common pet birds, backyard flocks, wild birds, rabbits and rodents, pocket pets, felids & procyonids, and primates and monkeys.

Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice
Author: Alessandro Melillo
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2013-01-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455773743

This issue will explore the latest research and clinical information concerning pathology of exotic pet species. The majority of the issue will cover the use of clinical pathology in pet birds, reptiles, rabbits, amphibians, fish, and small mammals. Other articles will cover diagnosis of renal disease in rabbits, diagnosis of liver disease of ferrets, thyroid and sexual hormone fluctuation in chinchillas.

New and Emerging Diseases, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

New and Emerging Diseases, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice
Author: Sue Chen
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2013-05-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455773751

The busy exotic animal practitioner will find this unique issue packed with useful, practical information on new and emerging diseases. The majority of the issue will cover the bacterial and viral diseases in pet birds, reptiles, rabbits, amphibians, fish, and small mammals.

Exotic Animal Training and Learning, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

Exotic Animal Training and Learning, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice
Author: Barbara Heidenreich
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455747955

The latest information on training and behavior of exotic pet animals for the exotic animal veterinarian. Topics to be covered include the application of science based training technology, a framework for solving behavior problems, training avian patients and their caregivers, trained falconry birds and veterinary medicine: preserving the client/veterinarian relationship, technicians and animal training, small mammal training in the veterinary practice, training reptiles and amphibians for medical and husbandry, training fish and invertebrates for husbandry and medical behaviors, marine mammal training, training birds and small mammals for medical behaviors, and more.

Pediatrics of Common and Uncommon Species, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

Pediatrics of Common and Uncommon Species, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice
Author: Kristine Kuchinski Broome
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2012-05-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455744468

The busy exotic animal practitioner will find this unique issue packed with useful, practical information on the exotic animal pediatrics. The majority of the issue will cover anesthesia, nutrition, chiropracty, and pediatrics in psittacines, reptiles, fish, exotic hoofstock and small mammals.

Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals

Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals
Author: Elizabeth S. Williams
Publisher: Manson Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2001-04-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The previous edition of this book was an important resource and an inspiration to a generation of wildlife biologists and veterinarians. The book has now been thoroughly updated by the editors in collaboration with 68 international contributors, all of whom are noted experts in their respective areas. Coverage includes the etiology, history, distribution, epidemiology, pathology, immunity, diagnoses, treatment and control of infectious diseases of both free-ranging and captive wild mammals. Reflecting the latest research findings, the text is illustrated with photographs and photomicrographs, and is fully referenced. The book will be of interest to professionals and students in biology and veterinary medicine, and professionals in animal and public health.

Handbook of Avian Medicine

Handbook of Avian Medicine
Author: Thomas N. Tully
Publisher: Saunders Limited.
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This reference gives the small animal practitioner a complete information source for the basics of avian medicine and surgery. It pulls together the international expertise of the avian veterinary community by incorporating the knowledge of authors world-wide. The first six chapters cover the basic medical information needed to run a primary care avian practice. The focus here is on introductory level material and the average companion animal practice. If you see between one and five birds a week, this text is for you. The later chapters are species-specific and help the veterinarian in evaluating, treating, and/or referring various bird species. The new edition builds on the success of the first edition and includes full colour illustrations throughout. First 6 chapters: cover basic information needed to run a primary care avian practice Later chapters: species-specific helping veterinarians to build up their knowledge in order to evaluate, treat and/or refer Multi-author text combining best practice tips and different techniques from avian experts worldwide: the editors are from 3 different countries and the chapter authors from many more Provides quick access to crucial information for the non-specialist Offers the basics of avian medicine and surgery . Fully up-dated throughout . Full colour throughout . Increase of line drawings and illustrations in general . Better quality images . Includes practice tip highlights throughout

Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control

Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control
Author: Linda Caveney
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2011-08-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470961457

Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control is a practical guide to infection surveillance and control in the veterinary setting. Outlining the steps for designing and implementing an infection control plan, the book offers information on both nosocomial infections and zoonotic diseases to aid the veterinary team in ensuring that veterinary practices and hospitals are safe for both the animal patients and their human caregivers. Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control provides guidelines to creating standard operating procedures for effective and efficient infection control in any veterinary practice. With background information on pathogens, bacteria, and disease transmission, the book focuses on specific infection prevention strategies, including disinfection, sterilization, and isolation. A companion website provides review questions and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Veterinary Infection Prevention and Control gives practicing veterinarians, technicians, and practice managers in both small and large animal facilities the tools they need to successfully develop an infection-control program.