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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations for
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents About the Companion Website ix Section I Review of Math Fundamentals 1 1 Math Fundamentals: Self-assessment 3 Self-assessment Exercises 3 2 Review of Key Medical Math Fundamentals: Decimals 11 2.1 Relative Values of Decimal Numbers 11 2.2 Properly Communicating Decimal Numbers 12 2.3 The Rules for the Use of Zero in Decimal Numbers 13 2.4 Comparing Decimals – Which Number Is Larger? 14 2.5 A Quick Guide to Using Scientific Notation 15 2.6 Tips for Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers 17 2.7 Tips for Multiplying Decimal Numbers 18 2.8 Tips for Dividing Decimal Numbers 19 2.9 Accurately Rounding Decimal Numbers 22 2.10 Chapter 2 Practice Problems 23 3 Review of Key Math Fundamentals: Fractions 27 3.1 Fundamentals of Working with Medical Math Fractions 27 3.2 Working with Improper Fractions, Proper Fractions, and Mixed Numbers 28 3.3 Equivalent Fractions in Medical Math 29 3.4 Simplifying or Reducing Fractions 30 3.5 Adding Fractions in Medical Math 31 3.6 Subtracting Fractions in Medical Math 33 3.7 Multiplying Fractions in Medical Math 34 3.8 Dividing Fractions in Medical Math 37 3.9 Conversion between Fractions and Decimals 39 3.10 Rounding Fractions in Medical Math 41 3.11 Chapter 3 Practice Problems 42 4 Review of Key Math Fundamentals: Percentages 47 4.1 Conversion of Percentages to Fractions 47 4.2 Conversion between Percentages and Decimal Numbers 48 4.3 Conversion of Fractions to Percentages 49 4.4 Finding Percentages of a Whole 49 4.5 Subtracting or Adding the Percentage Fraction of the Whole 50 4.6 Determining Percentages Represented by the Fractional Component 52 4.7 Chapter 4 Practice Problems 53 5 Review of Key Math Fundamentals: Finding the Unknown X 57 5.1 Analyzing the Problem and Setting up the Equation 57 5.2 Addition: Moving Numbers to the Other Side of the Equation 58 5.3 Subtraction: Moving Negative Numbers or a Negative UnknownX 59 5.4 Finding the Unknown X in Multiplication Problems 62 5.5 When the Unknown X is in the Denominator 67 5.6 Finding the Unknown X in Division Problems 70 5.7 Unknown X Involving Division of Fractions 71 5.8 Chapter 5 Practice Problems 74 Section II Understanding Units and Labels 77 6 Measurements Used in Veterinary Medicine 79 6.1 Metric Units: The Basics 79 6.2 Metric Units of Weight and Mass 80 6.3 Metric Units of Volume 82 6.4 Metric Units of Length 83 6.5 Metric Units of Concentration and Density 84 6.6 Nonmetric Units: Household, Apothecary, and Avoirdupois Units 85 6.7 Conversion between Quantities of Volume and Mass: Special Cases 87 6.8 Converting Between Units: The Proportion and Cancel-Out Methods 87 6.8.1 Using the Proportion Method 88 6.8.2 Using the Cancel-out Method 91 6.9 Estimating the Answer: Does Your Answer Make Sense? 93 6.10 Chapter 6 Practice Problems 96 7 Understanding Drug Orders and Drug Labels 99 7.1 The Dosage Regimen 99 7.1.1 The Dosage Regimen: Doses and Dosages 100 7.1.2 The Dosage Regimen: The Route of Administration 100 7.1.3 The Dosage Regimen: The Dose Interval 102 7.2 The Dosage Form 102 7.3 The Best Practices for Writing Drug Orders 103 7.3.1 Handling Unclear Drug Orders 104 7.4 Understanding the Drug Label: The Drug Names 104 7.5 Understanding the Drug Label: Concentrations and Dosage Forms 107 7.6 Understanding the Drug Label: Regulatory Label Information 109 7.6.1 Controlled Substances and Prescription Labeling 110 7.6.2 Prescription, Legend, and Over-The-Counter Label Indicators 110 7.7 Understanding the Drug Label: Hazards, Storage, and Expiration Dates 110 7.7.1 Storage Information on the Label 111 7.7.2 Expiration Dates 111 7.8 Chapter 7 Practice Problems 112 Section III Dose Calculations 115 8 Basic Dose Calculations 117 8.1 The Basic Steps in Dose Calculation 117 8.2 Converting the Animal’s Weight into the Units Needed to Calculate the Dose 119 8.3 Determining the Dose for the Patient 120 8.4 Determining the Amount of Dose Forms Needed per Dose 122 8.5 Determining the Number of Dosage Forms Needed to Complete the Dosage Regimen 125 8.5.1 The Most Common Mistake Made when Determining the Total Number of Units to Be Dispensed 126 8.6 Determining the Cost for Dispensed Medication 128 8.7 Using a Syringe with Liquid Dosage Formulations 129 8.7.1 Syringes in Veterinary Medicine 130 8.7.2 Measuring Fluid within the Syringe 131 8.8 Chapter 8 Practice Problems 132 9 Intravenous Infusion Calculations 137 9.1 Performing IV Infusions and the Use of IV Administration Sets 137 9.2 The Basics of Setting IV Fluid Rate Using the Drip Chamber 138 9.3 Setting the IV Fluid Rate: Constant Rate Infusions (CRI) 142 9.4 Calculating Infusion Rates when Adding Drugs to IV Fluids 144 9.5 Calculating Standard IV Fluid Rates 147 9.6 Calculating IV Fluid Rate Stop Times 151 9.7 Chapter 9 Practice Problems 153 Section IV Other Calculations Used in Veterinary Medicine 157 10 Ratios, Proportions, and Dilutions 159 10.1 Ratios and Proportions 159 10.2 The Basics of Making a Dilution 161 10.3 Making Serial Dilutions 162 10.4 Calculating Diluent Needed to Deliver a Specific Dose or Drug Concentration 163 10.5 Calculating Dilutions Using the V1 × C1 = V2 × C2 Formula 164 10.6 Diluting Percent Solutions 166 10.7 Diluting Solutions Expressed as Ratios 167 10.8 Making Dilutions with Mixed Types of Concentrations 168 10.9 Chapter 10 Practice Problems 169 11 Additional Calculations Used by Veterinary Professionals 171 11.1 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range 171 11.2 Converting between Fahrenheit and Celsius 175 11.3 Roman Numerals 179 11.4 Chapter 11 Practice Problems 181 Appendix: Answers to Practice Problems 183 Index 223
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science
Book SynopsisNew edition of a highly successful student textbook. An introductory text for the complete novice in statistics, starting with very basic concepts. It enables students to handle numerical data and critically appraise the statistical methodology in veterinary and animal science literature.Trade Review“This book succeeds in this and represents an appropriate text for anyone wishing to understand or produce veterinary and animal science research.” (Veterinary Record, 14 December 2013) “Any who carry out or interpret statistical results in a veterinary practice will find this a powerful read, packed with ideas presented in a non-mathematical method clear of jargon but pertinent to any daily practice.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 September 2013) “This book offers a good introduction to the most important tests used in veterinary statistics. It provides readers with relevant information on appropriate tests, computer programs, and use of the data. All the data is current and a website provides updated information.” (Doody’s, 6 September 2013) “It also seems likely that the third edition of the book will be positively received and meet with approval from those looking for an introduction to statistics for students taking degree programs in veterinary medicine and animal sciences. Although written primarily with students and practitioners of veterinary medicine in mind, Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science also has much to offer students and researchers within other branches of the biological sciences.” (Aquaculture International, 22 July 2013)Table of ContentsPreface to third edition ix Preface to second edition xi Preface to first edition xiii About the companion website xv 1 The whys and wherefores of statistics 1 1.1 Learning objectives 1 1.2 Aims of the book 1 1.3 What is statistics? 2 1.4 Statistics in veterinary and animal science 3 1.5 Evidence-based veterinary medicine 4 1.6 Types of variable 4 1.7 Variations in measurements 5 1.8 Terms relating to measurement quality 7 1.9 Populations and samples 9 1.10 Types of statistical procedures 10 1.11 Conclusion 10 Exercises 10 2 Descriptive statistics 12 2.1 Learning objectives 12 2.2 Summarizing data 12 2.3 Empirical frequency distributions 12 2.4 Tables 14 2.5 Diagrams 15 2.6 Numerical measures 19 2.7 Reference interval 24 Exercises 25 3 Probability and probability distributions 28 3.1 Learning objectives 28 3.2 Probability 28 3.3 Probability distributions 30 3.4 Discrete probability distributions 31 3.5 Continuous probability distributions 33 3.6 Relationships between distributions 42 Exercises 43 4 Sampling and sampling distributions 46 4.1 Learning objectives 46 4.2 Distinction between the sample and the population 46 4.3 Statistical inference 46 4.4 Sampling distribution of the mean 48 4.5 Confidence interval for a mean 50 4.6 Sampling distribution of the proportion 52 4.7 Confidence interval for a proportion 53 4.8 Bootstrapping and jackknifing 53 Exercises 54 5 Experimental design and clinical trials 55 5.1 Learning objectives 55 5.2 Types of study 55 5.3 Introducing clinical trials 59 5.4 Importance of design in the clinical trial 60 5.5 Control group 61 5.6 Assignment of animals to the treatment groups 62 5.7 Avoidance of bias in the assessment procedure 65 5.8 Increasing the precision of the estimates 66 5.9 Further considerations 68 Exercises 73 6 An introduction to hypothesis testing 75 6.1 Learning objectives 75 6.2 Introduction 75 6.3 Basic concepts of hypothesis testing 75 6.4 Type I and Type II errors 79 6.5 Distinction between statistical and biological significance 80 6.6 Confidence interval approach to hypothesis testing 81 6.7 Collecting our thoughts on confidence intervals 82 6.8 Equivalence and non-inferiority studies 82 Exercises 83 7 Hypothesis tests 1 – the t-test: comparing one or two means 85 7.1 Learning objectives 85 7.2 Requirements for hypothesis tests for comparing means 85 7.3 One-sample t-test 87 7.4 Two-sample t-test 89 7.5 Paired t-test 92 Exercises 96 8 Hypothesis tests 2 – the F-test: comparing two variances or more than two means 100 8.1 Learning objectives 100 8.2 Introduction 100 8.3 The F-test for the equality of two variances 100 8.4 Levene’s test for the equality of two or more variances 102 8.5 Analysis of variance (ANOVA) for the equality of means 102 8.6 One-way analysis of variance 105 Exercises 109 9 Hypothesis tests 3 – the Chi-squared test: comparing proportions 112 9.1 Learning objectives 112 9.2 Introduction 112 9.3 Testing a hypothesis about a single proportion 112 9.4 Comparing two proportions: independent groups 113 9.5 Testing associations in an r × c contingency table 117 9.6 Comparing two proportions: paired observations 120 9.7 Chi-squared goodness-of-fit test 122 Exercises 123 10 Linear correlation and regression 126 10.1 Learning objectives 126 10.2 Introducing linear correlation and regression 126 10.3 Linear correlation 127 10.4 Simple (univariable) linear regression 132 10.5 Regression to the mean 142 Exercises 142 11 Further regression analyses 146 11.1 Learning objectives 146 11.2 Introduction 146 11.3 Multiple (multivariable) linear regression 147 11.4 Multiple logistic regression: a binary response variable 154 11.5 Poisson regression 159 11.6 Regression methods for clustered data 161 Exercises 163 12 Non-parametric statistical methods 165 12.1 Learning objectives 165 12.2 Parametric and non-parametric tests 165 12.3 Sign test 167 12.4 Wilcoxon signed rank test 169 12.5 Wilcoxon rank sum test 171 12.6 Non-parametric analyses of variance 173 12.7 Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient 175 Exercises 178 13 Further aspects of design and analysis 181 13.1 Learning objectives 181 13.2 Transformations 181 13.3 Sample size 184 13.4 Sequential and interim analysis 189 13.5 Meta-analysis 190 13.6 Methods of sampling 194 Exercises 198 14 Additional techniques 200 14.1 Learning objectives 200 14.2 Diagnostic tests 200 14.3 Bayesian analysis 208 14.4 Measuring agreement 211 14.5 Measurements at successive points in time 218 14.6 Survival analysis 221 14.7 Multivariate analysis 226 Exercises 227 15 Some specialized issues and procedures 230 15.1 Learning objectives 230 15.2 Introduction 230 15.3 Ethical and legal issues 230 15.4 Spatial statistics and geospatial information systems 233 15.5 Veterinary surveillance 237 15.6 Molecular and quantitative genetics 240 Exercises 242 16 Evidence-based veterinary medicine 243 16.1 Learning objectives 243 16.2 Introduction 243 16.3 What is evidence-based veterinary medicine? 244 16.4 Why has evidence-based veterinary medicine developed? 244 16.5 What is involved in practising evidence-based veterinary medicine? 245 16.6 Integrating evidence-based veterinary medicine into clinical practice 249 16.7 Example 249 Exercises 250 17 Reporting guidelines 252 17.1 Learning objectives 252 17.2 Introduction to reporting guidelines (EQUATOR network) 252 17.3 REFLECT statement (livestock and food safety RCTs) 254 17.4 ARRIVE guidelines (research using laboratory animals) 255 17.5 STROBE statement (observational studies) 255 17.6 STARD statement (diagnostic accuracy) 256 17.7 PRISMA statement (systematic reviews and meta-analysis) 256 18 Critical appraisal of reported studies 269 18.1 Learning objectives 269 18.2 Introduction 269 18.3 A template for critical appraisal of published research involving animals 270 18.4 Paper 1 273 18.5 Critical appraisal of paper 1 284 18.6 Paper 2 288 18.7 Critical appraisal of paper 2 297 18.8 General conclusion 302 Solutions to exercises 303 Appendices 323 A Statistical tables 323 B Tables of confidence intervals 339 C Glossary of notation 341 D Glossary of terms 345 E Flowcharts for selection of appropriate tests 368 References 371 Index 379 Colour plate section can be found facing page 240
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Essential Reproduction
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors vii Preface viii How to use this book x Acknowledgements xi About the companion website xii Part 1: Introduction 1 1 What is reproduction? 3 2 The infrastructure of reproduction 13 Part 2: Making women and men 35 3 Sex 37 4 Sexual maturation 53 5 Gender 72 6 Sexual selection 88 Part 3: Preparing for pregnancy 107 7 Making sperm 109 8 Men 128 9 Making eggs 139 10 Women 158 Part 4: Making an embryo 181 11 Sperm and eggs 183 12 Fertilization 197 13 Initiating pregnancy 215 Part 5: Maintaining a pregnancy 237 14 Supporting the embryo and fetus 239 15 Growing the fetus 257 16 Fetal challenges 270 Part 6: A new individual 289 17 Preparing for birth 291 18 Giving birth 301 19 Lactation 318 20 Postnatal care 330 Part 7: Manipulating reproduction 345 21 Controlling fertility 347 22 Restoring fertility 363 23 Society and reproduction 383 Index 395
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Teacher Created Materials Helping Injured Animals
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British Small Animal Veterinary Association BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A: Canine and
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Plumbs Veterinary Drug Handbook
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSystemic Monographs Acarbose 1 Acepromazine 2 Acetaminophen 7 Acetazolamide 9 Acetic Acid 11 Acetylcysteine 12 Acyclovir 14 Afoxolaner 16 Aglepristone 18 Albendazole 20 Albumin, Human 22 Albuterol 24 Alendronate 27 Alfaxalone 29 Alfentanil 35 Allopurinol 37 Alprazolam 39 Altrenogest 41 Aluminum Hydroxide 44 Amantadine 45 Amikacin, Systemic 47 Aminocaproic Acid 51 Aminophylline 53 Amiodarone 56 Amitriptyline 58 Amlodipine 62 Ammonium Chloride 65 Amoxicillin 67 Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 70 Amphotericin B 74 Ampicillin 78 Ampicillin/Sulbactam 82 Amprolium 84 Antivenom, Latrodectus mactans 86 Antivenom, Crotalidae 87 Antivenom, North American Coral Snake 90 Apomorphine 92 Apramycin 94 Ascorbic Acid 96 Asparaginase 98 Aspirin 100 Atenolol 103 Atipamezole 106 Atovaquone 108 Atracurium 109 Atropine 112 Auranofin 116 Azathioprine 118 Azithromycin 120 Benazepril 123 Betamethasone (Systemic) 127 Bethanechol 130 Bisacodyl 132 Bismuth Subsalicylate 133 Bleomycin 135 Bromides 137 Bromocriptine 140 Budesonide 142 Bupivacaine 144 Bupivacaine Liposome 147 Buprenorphine 150 Buspirone 155 Butorphanol 157 Butylscopolamine 164 Cabergoline 165 Caffeine 167 Calcitonin 169 Calcitriol 170 Calcium Acetate 172 Calcium, IV (-Borogluconate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) 174 Calcium, Oral (-Carbonate, -Gluconate, -Lactate) 177 Cannabidiol (CBD) 179 Capromorelin 182 Carbimazole 184 Carboplatin 186 Carnitine 189 Carprofen 190 Carvedilol 193 Caspofungin 195 Cefaclor 197 Cefadroxil 198 Cefazolin 201 Cefepime 203 Cefixime 205 Cefotaxime 206 Cefotetan 208 Cefovecin 210 Cefoxitin 212 Cefpodoxime 214 Cefquinome 216 Ceftazidime 219 Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 221 Ceftiofur HCl 224 Ceftiofur Sodium 227 Ceftriaxone 230 Cefuroxime 232 Cephalexin 234 Cephapirin 237 Cetirizine 238 Charcoal, Activated 240 Chlorambucil 243 Chloramphenicol 245 Chlorothiazide 249 Chlorpheniramine 251 Chlorpromazine 253 Chlortetracycline 255 Cholestyramine 257 Chorionic Gonadotropin 259 Ciclesonide 261 Cimetidine 263 Ciprofloxacin 265 Cisapride 269 Cisplatin 271 Citrate, Potassium 274 Clarithromycin 276 Clemastine 279 Clenbuterol 280 Clindamycin 282 Clodronate 286 Clofazimine 288 Clomipramine 289 Clonazepam 292 Clonidine 294 Clopidogrel 297 Cloprostenol 299 Clorazepate 301 Cloxacillin 303 Cobalamin 304 Codeine 307 Colchicine 309 Corticotropin 311 Cortisone 312 Cosyntropin 314 Crofelemer 316 Cromolyn (Inhaled) 317 Cyclophosphamide 318 Cyclosporine (Systemic) 322 Cyproheptadine 327 Cytarabine 329 Dacarbazine (DTIC) 332 Dactinomycin 334 Dalteparin 335 Danofloxacin 337 Dantrolene 339 Dapsone 341 Darbepoetin Alfa 342 Decoquinate 344 Deferoxamine 346 Deracoxib 347 Desflurane 349 Deslorelin 351 Desmopressin 352 Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate (DOCP) 355 Detomidine 358 Dexamethasone 361 Dexmedetomidine 367 Dexrazoxane 372 Dextran 70 373 Dextromethorphan 375 Dextrose 50% Injection 376 Diazepam 378 Diazoxide 382 Dichlorphenamide 384 Diclazuril 385 Diclofenac, Topical 387 Dicloxacillin 389 Diethylstilbestrol (DES) 390 Digoxin 392 Diltiazem 396 Dimenhydrinate 399 Dimercaprol (BAL) 400 Dimethyl Sulfoxide 402 Diminazene 404 Dinoprost 405 Diphenhydramine 409 Diphenoxylate/Atropine 412 Dipyrone 413 Dobutamine 416 Docusate 418 Dolasetron 419 Domperidone 420 Dopamine 422 Doramectin 424 Doxapram 426 Doxepin 429 Doxorubicin 430 Doxycycline 433 Edetate Calcium Disodium (CaEDTA) 438 Edrophonium 440 Emodepside/Praziquantel 442 Enalapril 445 Enoxaparin 448 Enrofloxacin 450 Ephedrine 455 Epinephrine 457 Epirubicin 460 Epoetin Alfa 463 Eprinomectin/Praziquantel 465 Eprinomectin 467 Epsiprantel 469 Ergocalciferol 470 Ertapenem 472 Erythromycin 473 Esmolol 477 Esomeprazole 478 Estradiol 481 Estriol 483 Ethambutol 485 Ethanol 487 Etodolac 489 Etomidate 491 Euthanasia Agents with Pentobarbital 493 Exenatide 494 Famciclovir 498 Famotidine 499 Fatty Acids, Omega- 3 501 Felbamate 503 Fenbendazole 505 Fenofibrate 508 Fenoldopam 510 Fentanyl, Injection 512 Fentanyl, Transdermal Patch 515 Ferrous Sulfate 519 Fexofenadine 521 Filgrastim (Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor; GCSF) 522 Finasteride 524 Firocoxib 525 Florfenicol 528 Fluconazole 530 Flucytosine 534 Fludrocortisone 535 Flumazenil 537 Flumethasone 539 Flunixin 541 Fluorouracil 544 Fluoxetine 547 Fluralaner 549 Fluticasone 552 Fluvoxamine 554 Folic Acid 556 Fomepizole 558 Fosfomycin 559 Frunevetmab 561 Furazolidone 562 Furosemide 563 Gabapentin 568 Gamithromycin 571 Gemcitabine 572 Gemfibrozil 574 Gentamicin, Systemic 576 Glipizide 580 Glucagon 582 Glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate 583 Glyburide 585 Glycerin, Oral 587 Glycopyrrolate 588 Gonadorelin 591 Granisetron 593 Grapiprant 594 Griseofulvin 596 Guaifenesin, Intravenous 598 Hemoglobin Glutamer- 200 (Bovine) 601 Heparin 603 Hyaluronate 606 Hydralazine 607 Hydrochlorothiazide 610 Hydrocodone Combinations 612 Hydrocortisone 615 Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Oral) 618 Hydromorphone 619 Hydroxychloroquine 623 Hydroxyethyl Starch (HES) Colloids 625 Hydroxyurea 628 Hydroxyzine 629 Hyoscyamine 632 Hypertonic Saline (7% to 7.5%) 633 Ifosfamide 635 Imepitoin 637 Imidacloprid, Systemic 639 Imidapril 640 Imidocarb 642 Imipenem/Cilastatin Sodium 644 Imipramine 646 Immune Globulin (Human), Intravenous 649 Insulin, Aspart 651 Insulin, Detemir 655 Insulin, Glargine 658 Insulin, Lente 662 Insulin, Lispro 666 Insulin, NPH 670 Insulin, Protamine Zinc 674 Insulin, Regular (Crystalline Zinc) 677 Interferon Alfa, Human Recombinant 681 Interferon Omega, Feline Origin 683 Iodide (Potassium-, Sodium-) 685 Iohexol 687 Ipratropium 689 Irbesartan 690 Iron Dextran 692 Isoflupredone 693 Isoflurane 695 Isoniazid (INH) 698 Isoproterenol 700 Isotretinoin 701 Isoxsuprine 703 Itraconazole 704 Ivermectin 709 Ivermectin/Clorsulon 714 Kaolin/Pectin 715 Ketamine 717 Ketoconazole, Systemic 725 Ketoprofen 729 Ketorolac 732 L- Theanine 733 Lactulose 735 Lanthanum 736 Leflunomide 738 Leucovorin 740 Leuprolide 741 Levamisole 743 Levetiracetam 746 Levothyroxine 749 Lidocaine, Local Anesthetic 752 Lidocaine (Intravenous; Systemic) 756 Lincomycin 760 Linezolid 762 Liothyronine 764 Lipid Emulsion, Intravenous (ILE) 766 Lisinopril 769 Lokivetmab 771 Lomustine 773 Loperamide 775 Loratadine 777 Lorazepam 778 Losartan 781 Lotilaner 783 Lufenuron/Lufenuron Combination Products 785 Lysine 788 Magnesium Hydroxide 789 Magnesium, IV 791 Mannitol 793 Marbofloxacin 796 Maropitant 799 Mavacoxib 802 Mechlorethamine 804 Meclizine 805 Medetomidine 807 Medetomidine/Vatinoxan 811 Medium Chain Triglycerides; (MCT) Oil 814 Medroxyprogesterone 815 Megestrol 817 Meglumine Antimoniate 819 Melarsomine 821 Melatonin 823 Meloxicam 825 Melphalan 829 Meperidine 831 Mepivacaine 834 Meropenem 837 Metergoline 839 Metformin 840 Methadone 842 Methazolamide 846 Methenamine 848 Methimazole 849 Methionine 852 Methocarbamol 854 Methotrexate 856 Methylene Blue 859 Methylphenidate 861 Methylprednisolone 863 Metoclopramide 867 Metoprolol 870 Metronidazole 873 Metyrapone 877 Mexiletine 878 Midazolam 880 Milbemycin Oxime 885 Miltefosine 887 Mineral Oil 889 Minocycline 890 Mirtazapine 893 Misoprostol 896 Mitotane 899 Mitoxantrone 902 Molybdates 904 Montelukast 905 Morantel 906 Morphine 907 Moxidectin/Moxidectin Combination Products 912 Mycobacterial Cell Wall Fraction Immunomodulator 918 Mycophenolate 920 Nalbuphine 923 Naloxone 924 Naltrexone 926 Neomycin 928 Neostigmine 930 Appendix 1480 Veterinarian’s Guide to Writing Prescriptions 1480 Indication 1516 Pharmacist’s Quick Guide to Veterinary Prescriptions: A Whole Different Animal 1482 Important Contact Information 1483 Drug Store Toxins in Small Animal Species 1484 Overdose and Toxin Exposure Decontamination Guidelines 1487 Multidrug Sensitivity (MDR1 Mutation) in Dogs and Cats 1488 How to Find a Quality- Assured Compounding Pharmacy 1490 Glucocorticoid Agents, General Information 1491 Insulin, General Information 1494 Opioids, General Information 1498 Penicillins, General Information 1498 Antimicrobials in Human and Veterinary Medicine: A Global Classification 1500 ARCI UCGFS Classifications 1503 Extra-Label Drug Use 1503 Veterinary Feed Directive 1504 Conversion Tables for Weight in Kilograms to Body Surface Area (m2) 1506 Conversion of Conventional Chemistry Units to SI Units 1507 Milliequivalents and Molecular Weights, 1507 Solubility Definitions 1508 Parenteral Fluids 1508 Normal Vital Signs 1510 Reference Laboratory Ranges 1510 Estrus and Gestation Periods: Dogs and Cats 1515 Systemic Drugs Sorted by Therapeutic Class or Major Indication 1516 Index 1522
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British Small Animal Veterinary Association BSAVA Pocketbook for Vets
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic
Book SynopsisNow in its Fifth Edition, Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals provides a basic understanding of domestic animal anatomy and physiology, taking an interconnected approach to structure and function of the horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, pig, and chicken. Offers a readable introduction to basic knowledge in domestic animal anatomy and physiology Covers equine, canine, feline, bovine, ovine, ruminant, swine, and poultry anatomy and physiology Considers structure and function in relation to each other for a full understanding of the relationship between the two Provides pedagogical tools to promote learning, including chapter outlines, study questions, self-evaluation exercises, clinical correlates, key terms, suggested readings, and a robust art program Includes access to a companion website with video clips, review questions, and the figures from the book in PowerPoint Trade Review‘The book has a number of features that help in the delivery and retention of the information. The chapter overviews at the beginning of the chapters and the self-evaluation questions help focus students on the salient points of each unit. Second, the many figures help in explaining the concepts. And, third, the resources the accompanying website provides are relevant to the discussion. This up-to-date overview of functional anatomy and physiology is a good book for students interested in veterinary sciences or thinking they'd like to pursue veterinary medicine … it provides a good starting foundation for students serious about pursuing careers in veterinary medicine, where structure and function are central to the curriculum.’ Doody’s, November 2017Table of ContentsContributors xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv About the Companion Website xvii 1 Basics of Structure and Function 1 The Cell, Its Structure and Functions 1 Energy Production 4 Functions of DNA and RNA 5 Embryology 8 Tissues 11 Directional Terms and Planes 17 Body Cavities 19 2 Body Water: Properties and Functions 25 Physicochemical Properties of Solutions 25 Distribution of Body Water 33 Water Balance 35 Dehydration, Thirst, and Water Intake 37 Adaptation to Water Lack 38 3 Blood and Its Functions 42 General Characteristics 42 Leukocytes 44 Erythrocytes 51 Fate of Erythrocytes 55 Iron Metabolism 57 Anemia and Polycythemia 59 Hemostasis: Prevention of Blood Loss 59 Prevention of Blood Coagulation 67 Tests for Blood Coagulation 68 Plasma and Its Composition 69 4 Nervous System 78 Structure of the Nervous System 78 Organization of the Nervous System 82 The Nerve Impulse and Its Transmission 98 Reflexes 104 The Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid 106 Central Nervous System Metabolism 111 5 The Sensory Organs 117 Classification of Sensory Receptors 117 Sensory Receptor Responses 118 Pain 119 Taste 121 Smell 123 Hearing and Equilibrium 125 Vision 134 6 Endocrine System 152 Hormones 152 Pituitary Gland 154 Thyroid Gland 157 Parathyroid Glands 160 Adrenal Glands 162 Pancreatic Gland 166 Prostaglandins and Their Functions 167 7 Bones, Joints, and Synovial Fluid 171 General Features of the Skeleton 171 Bone Structure 179 Bone Formation 184 Bone Repair 188 Joints and Synovial Fluid 189 8 Muscle 198 Classification 198 Arrangement 200 Skeletal-Muscle Harnessing 201 Microstructure of Skeletal Muscle 202 Skeletal-Muscle Contraction 206 Comparison of Contraction among Muscle Types 214 Changes in Muscle Size 216 9 The Cardiovascular System 220 Heart and Pericardium 220 Blood Vessels 225 Lymphatic System 231 Spleen 235 Cardiac Contractility 237 Electrocardiogram 240 Heart Sounds 242 Heart Rate and Its Control 243 Blood Pressure 245 Blood Flow 247 Capillary Dynamics 250 10 The Respiratory System 258 Respiratory Apparatus 258 Factors Associated with Breathing 266 Respiratory Pressures 269 Pulmonary Ventilation 271 Diffusion of Respiratory Gases 273 Oxygen Transport 275 Carbon Dioxide Transport 278 Regulation of Ventilation 280 Respiratory Clearance 285 Nonrespiratory Functions of the Respiratory System 286 Pathophysiology Terminology 287 Avian Respiration 289 11 The Urinary System 298 Gross Anatomy of the Kidneys and Urinary Bladder 299 The Nephron 302 Formation of Urine 307 Glomerular Filtration 309 Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion 312 Countercurrent Mechanism 314 Concentration of Urine 317 Extracellular Fluid Volume Regulation 321 Aldosterone 321 Other Hormones with Kidney Association 322 Micturition 324 Characteristics of Mammalian Urine 325 Renal Clearance 326 Maintenance of Acid–Base Balance 327 Avian Urinary System 331 12 Digestion and Absorption 341 Introductory Considerations 342 The Oral Cavity and Pharynx 343 The Simple Stomach 348 Intestines 350 Accessory Organs 358 Composition of Foodstuffs 362 Pregastric Mechanical Functions 365 Gastrointestinal Motility 368 Mechanical Functions of the Stomach and Small Intestine 370 Mechanical Functions of the Large Intestine 372 Digestive Secretions 373 Digestion and Absorption 379 The Ruminant Stomach 381 Characteristics of Ruminant Digestion 385 Chemistry and Microbiology of the Rumen 388 Ruminant Metabolism 390 Avian Digestion 393 13 Body Heat and Temperature Regulation 402 Body Temperature 402 Physiologic Responses to Heat 403 Physiologic Responses to Cold 407 Hibernation 408 Hypothermia and Hyperthermia 409 14 Male Reproduction 412 Testes and Associated Structures 412 Descent of the Testes 417 Accessory Sex Glands and Semen 419 Penis and Prepuce 420 Muscles of Male Genitalia 423 Blood and Nerve Supply 424 Spermatogenesis 425 Erection 430 Mounting and Intromission 431 Emission and Ejaculation 431 Factors Affecting Testicular Function 432 Reproduction in the Avian Male 432 15 Female Reproduction 438 Functional Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System 438 Hormones of Female Reproduction 448 Ovarian Follicle Activity 452 Sexual Receptivity 456 Estrous Cycle and Related Factors 457 Pregnancy 462 Parturition 468 Involution of the Uterus 472 Reproduction in the Avian Female 473 16 Lactation 481 Functional Anatomy of Female Mammary Glands 481 Mammogenesis 487 Lactogenesis and Lactation 488 Composition of Milk 490 Milk Removal and Other Considerations 493 Appendix A Normal Blood Values 497 Appendix B Answers to Self Evaluation 501 Index 507
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British Small Animal Veterinary Association BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B: Exotic Pets
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of Laboratory Animal Management and
Book SynopsisThis bestseller has been an essential book for all those working with laboratory animals since it was first published in 1994. This fourth edition retains all the classic features that have made it a must-have reference including emphasis on best practice in order to improve animal welfare. The contents have been thoroughly updated and reorganised to make sure it is a really practical book for day-to-day use in the laboratory. The first section of the book covers principles applicable to all species, for example husbandry, handling and the education and training required by scientists and technical staff working with animals in the laboratory. Later chapters focus on specific species or groups of species. New to this edition: Reflects changes in European legislation and their impact on national legislation Covers recommendations for the education and training of those carrying out animal experiments across Europe New chapters on ethical considerations and baTrade Review“In summary, this is a useful book which contains a great deal of information on many of the environmental and technical aspects of laboratory animal management.” (BTS News, 1 September 2014) The result is a solid pick for any collection concerned with laboratory and testing conditions.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 August 2013)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements xvii 1 Education and Training for the Personal Licence Holder 1 Introduction 1 Framework for Education and Training of Licence Holders 2 Core modules 4 Prerequisite and additional modules 4 Education and training in the UK 4 Aims of Accredited Training 4 Continuing Professional Development and Reflective Practice 5 Summary 5 References 6 2 Ethical Considerations around using Animals in Research 7 History of the Use of Animals in Research 7 The Ethics of Using Animals in Experiments 9 The Local Ethical Review Process 12 Measuring harms and benefits 12 The Principles of the Three RS 13 Replacement 13 Reduction 14 Refinement 15 Prospective, ongoing and retrospective review: reflective practice and the refinement loop 15 Public Perceptions 17 Transparency and freedom of information 18 References 18 3 The Regulatory Framework 21 Introduction to Legislation Regulating the Use of Animals in Research 21 European legislation 22 The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 22Protected animals 23 Regulated procedures 23 Exemptions 24 Licensing of places 24 The personal licence 25 Project licences 28 The Section 2C licence 30 Additional controls 32 Administration of the Act 33 Assessment of licences and inspection of premises 33 Offences and infringements 33 Communication 34 Statistics of Animal Usage 34 Other Relevant Legislation 34 References 36 4 Balancing Animal Welfare with Science 37 Welfare versus Science? 37 What is Welfare? 37 Quality of life 38 Why assess welfare? 39 Who should assess welfare? 40 How to assess welfare 40 Development of welfare assessment systems 44 Consideration of cumulative suffering 46 References 48 5 Animal Husbandry, Environmental Enrichment and Occupational Health and Safety 51 Animal Husbandry 51 Types of housing 52 Bedding and nesting materials 54 Nutrition 54 Environment 55 Handling techniques 56 Environmental Enrichment 56 Evaluation of enrichment and other refinements to housing and care 58 Evaluating the effect of a potential refinement on animals 58 Evaluating the effect of a potential refinement on science 61 Evaluating the effect of a potential refinement on animal house management 62 Supply and Transport 63 Aspects of Health, Safety and Security Affecting Animal Care 64 COSHH, CLP and REACH 65 Genetically modified organisms 66 Health and safety in animal facilities 67 Miscellaneous health and safety hazards and risks 71 Acknowledgements 74 References and Further Reading 74 6 Principles of Animal Use and Experimental Design 77 Principles of Experimental Design 77 Minimising variation 78 Selection of animals: species, strain, genetically altered animals 79 Genetic and Welfare Monitoring of GA and HM Animals 81 Background health status 82 Sources of infection 83 Health monitoring 84 Biosecurity and containment for rodents 86 References 87 7 Handling and Techniques 89 Prior Considerations 89 Training and competence of operator 89 Acclimatisation 90 Training of animals 90 Restraint of animals 90 Equipment 91 Administration of Substances 91 ADME 91 Administration volumes 93 Administration techniques 93 Legal considerations 103 Removal of Blood 104 Quality of samples 104 Technique for venipuncture 105 Methods of venipuncture in different species 108 Placement and Maintenance of Indwelling Cannulae 111 Withdrawal of blood 112 Long-term cannulation 112 Removal of cannulae 112 Potential sequelae 112 Arterial Sampling and Arterial Loops 113 Needle puncture 113 Arterial cannulae 113 Arterial loops 113 Miscellaneous Procedures 113 Creation and maintenance of fistulae 113 Administration techniques 114 Sampling 115 Antibody production 116 Equipment for Blood Collection and Administration of Substances 119 Over-the-needle cannulae 119 Evacuated blood-collection tubes 119 Butterfly needles 120 Tourniquets 120 Vasodilating agents 120 References 120 8 Humane Methods of Killing 123 Ethical Considerations in Killing Animals 123 Legal constraints 123 When to kill an animal 123 Preparation for humane killing 125 Methods of Euthanasia 127 Chemical methods of euthanasia 127 Physical methods of euthanasia 130 Other methods of euthanasia 131 Schedule 1 methods 132 References 133 9 Anaesthesia and Analgesia 137 Introduction 137 Pre-Anaesthetic Care and Evaluation 138 Acclimatisation 138 Training 138 Fasting 138 Handling 139 Health status 139 Local anaesthetics 139 Premedication 139 General Anaesthesia 142 General principles 142 Balanced anaesthesia 142 Administration of anaesthetics 143 Inhalation anaesthesia 144 Injectable anaesthesia 151 Long-term and non-recovery anaesthesia 164 Recovery and post-anaesthetic care 165 Local anaesthetics 166 Anaesthetic Management 167 Physiological stability 167 Depth of anaesthesia 170 Equipment monitoring 171 Anaesthetic Emergencies 171 Muscle Relaxation During Anaesthesia 172 Monitoring anaesthesia under neuromuscular blocking agents 173 Neuromuscular blocking agents 173 References 174 10 Introduction to Surgery and Surgical Techniques 177 Pre-Surgical Preparation 177 Animal 177 Instruments and equipment 178 Facilities 178 Personnel 178 Principles of Aseptic Technique 179 Atmosphere 180 Surgical team 180 Instruments 181 Methods of sterilisation 181 Preparation of the animal 183 Summary of Lasa Guidelines on Rodent Surgery 184 Conduct of Surgical Procedures 184 Inflammation and wound healing 184 Types of healing 185 Factors affecting healing 186 Performance of surgical procedures 187 Surgical Instruments 189 Skin incision 190 Dissection 191 Haemostasis 191 Wound closure 193 Other instruments 193 Suturing Techniques and Materials 195 Suture needles 196 Suture placement 197 Surgical knots 197 Suture patterns 198 Suture materials 201 Sizes of suture 206 Packaging 206 Summary 207 References 207 11 Small Laboratory Animals 209 Rodents 209 Dentition 209 Nutrition and digestion 210 Water 210 Behaviour 211 Senses and communication 211 Housing 211 Environment 211 Anaesthesia 212 Mouse 212 Behaviour 212 Communication 213 Feeding 214 Environment 215 Breeding 215 Growth 215 Handling 216 Pain and stress recognition 217 Common diseases and health monitoring 218 Biological data and useful reference data 218 Rat 218 Behaviour 219 Housing 219 Feeding 220 Water 220 Environment 220 Breeding 220 Growth and development 221 Handling 221 Pain and stress recognition 222 Common diseases and health monitoring 223 Biological data and useful reference data 223 Hamster 223 Behaviour 224 Housing 224 Feeding 225 Water 225 Environment 226 Breeding 226 Handling 227 Pain and stress recognition 227 Common diseases and health monitoring 227 Biological data and useful reference data 227 Gerbil 227 Behaviour 228 Housing 229 Feeding 229 Water 230 Environment 230 Breeding 230 Handling 230 Pain and stress recognition 231 Common diseases and health monitoring 231 Biological data and useful reference data 231 Guinea Pig 232 Behaviour 232 Housing 233 Feeding and water 233 Environment 234 Breeding 234 Growth 234 Handling 235 Recognition of pain and stress 235 Common diseases and health monitoring 235 Anaesthesia 236 Biological data and useful reference data 236 Rabbit 237 Behaviour 237 Housing 238 Feeding 239 Water 240 Environment 240 Breeding 241 Growth 241 Handling 242 Pain and stress recognition 242 Common diseases and health monitoring 243 Biological data and useful reference data 243 Anaesthesia in the rabbit 243 References 244 12 Carnivores 247 Dog 247 Behaviour 248 Housing 249 Feeding 249 Water 250 Environment 250 Breeding 250 Growth 251 Handling 251 Pain and stress recognition 251 Common diseases and health monitoring 253 Biological data and useful reference data 253 Anaesthesia 254 Ferret 254 Behaviour 255 Housing 255 Feeding 256 Water 257 Environment 257 Breeding 257 Growth 258 Handling 258 Pain and stress recognition 259 Common diseases and health monitoring 259 Biological data and useful reference data 260 Anaesthesia 260 References 261 13 Primates 263 Use of Primates in Research 263 New World Monkeys 263 Marmoset 264 Old World Monkeys 266 Sources, supply and transportation 266 Breeding 268 Housing 269 Feeding/watering 271 Health Monitoring, Quarantine and Common Diseases 272 Health-screening programme 273 Laboratory Procedures 274 Handling and restraint 274 Training 275 Administration of substances, blood sampling 276 Telemetry 277 Anaesthesia, analgesia and post-operative care 277 Husbandry post-surgery 277 Welfare 278 Natural behaviour 278 Assessment of welfare 279 Euthanasia 281 Record keeping 281 References 281 14 Production (Farm) Animals 287 C. J. Trower Poultry 287 Biology 288 Domestic Chicken 289 Behaviour 289 Housing 289 Feeding 290 Water 290 Environment 291 Breeding 291 Handling 292 Techniques 292 Pain and stress recognition 294 Common diseases and health monitoring 294 Biological data and useful reference data 295 Anaesthesia of chickens 296 Ruminants 296 Sheep 297 Behaviour 298 Housing 298 Feeding 299 Water 300 Environment 300 Breeding 300 Handling 301 Pain and stress recognition 302 Common diseases and health monitoring 302 Anaesthesia and surgery 304 Useful data 304 Goats 305 Behaviour 306 Housing 306 Feeding 306 Water 307 Environment 307 Breeding 307 Handling 307 Pain and stress recognition 307 Common diseases and health monitoring 308 Anaesthesia and analgesia 308 Cattle 308 Behaviour 308 Housing 309 Feeding 309 Environment 310 Breeding 310 Handling 310 Pain and stress recognition 311 Common diseases and health monitoring 311 Anaesthesia 312 Useful data 312 Pigs 312 Supply 313 Behaviour 313 Housing 313 Feeding 314 Water 315 Environment 316 Breeding 316 Growth 317 Handling 317 Pain and stress recognition 318 Common diseases and health monitoring 318 Techniques 319 Anaesthesia 319 Useful data 321 References and Further Reading 321 References 321 Further reading 321 15 Wild Animals 323 General Considerations 323 Legislation and Guidance 323 Considerations under the UK Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 324 Project Planning 325 Catching and Trapping 325 Handling Wild Animals 326 Anaesthesia of Wild Animals 326 General considerations 326 Inhalational anaesthesia 329 Injectable anaesthesia 330 Identification of Wild Animals 333 Release of Animals Back to the Wild 334 References 335 16 Aquatic Species 337 Introduction 337 Fish 337 Sources of fish 338 General biology 338 Biological data 338 Husbandry 338 Water quality 340 Feeding 340 Handling and Techniques 340 Identification 341 Anaesthesia 342 Administration of compounds 342 Collection of samples 343 Surgery 344 Post-operative care and analgesia 344 Health and disease 345 Recognition of pain and distress 345 Euthanasia 346 Zebrafish 346 Sources of fish 346 Behaviour 347 Husbandry 347 Feeding 347 Breeding 348 Health and disease 349 Rainbow Trout 349 Feeding 349 Breeding 349 Health and disease 350 Amphibians 350 Biology and behaviour 351 Identification 352 Husbandry 352 Feeding 353 Breeding 354 Handling 355 Anaesthesia 355 Techniques 356 Surgery 356 Health and disease 356 Euthanasia 357 References 357 Glossary 359 Index 363
£44.60
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Veterinary Psychopharmacology
Book SynopsisOffers an updated second edition of the comprehensive reference on the use of drugs for veterinary mental health care and behavior modification This fully revised Second Edition of Veterinary Psychopharmacology offers an authoritative reference to the drugs prescribed to treat psychiatric, psychological, and behavioral disorders in pets. Designed to be an accessible resource, the text is divided into sections on psychopharmacologic principles and clinical psychopharmacology. Comprehensive in scope, the book contains detailed information on pharmacologic intervention for pet mental health and behavior issues, offers thorough explanations of options, and explores why a particular drug should be prescribed and why it works. Updated to include the recent advances in psychopharmacology for pets, the Second Edition includes new chapters that cover the principles of psychopharmacology, miscellaneous serotonergic agents, anticonvulsants and mood stabilizers, sympatholytic agents, and NMDA aTable of ContentsContributors xxi Preface xxiii Acknowledgments xxv Part I Principles of Veterinary Psychopharmacology 1 1 General Principles of Psychopharmacology 3Thomas F. Murray Drug Action 3 Dose Dependence of Drug Interaction with Receptors 4 Structural Features of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Neurotransmission 5 Biogenic Amine Neurotransmitters and Affective Disorders 8 2 Amino Acid Neurotransmitters: Glutamate, GABA, and the Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines 11Thomas F. Murray Introduction 11 Glutamatergic Synapses 11 Pharmacology of Ketamine and Tiletamine 14 GABAergic Synapses 15 3 Biogenic Amine Neurotransmitters: Serotonin 21Thomas F. Murray Introduction 21 The Biogenic Amines 21 Serotonin 22 4 Biogenic Amine Transmitters: Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine 29Thomas F. Murray Acetylcholine 29 Norepinephrine 32 Dopamine 37 5 Neuropeptides: Opioids and Oxytocin 43Thomas F. Murray Introduction 43 Endogenous Opioid Peptides 43 Oxytocin 47 Part II Practice of Veterinary Psychopharmacology 51 6 Introduction to Clinical Psychopharmacology for Veterinary Medicine 53Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis and Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas Introduction 53 Prescribing in the United States: The Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA 1994) 54 Cost 55 Drug Selection 56 Medicating the Patient 57 Competition Animals 58 Taking the Behavioral History 58 The Behavioral Exam 63 Duration of Treatment 63 Limitations 64 7 Benzodiazepines 67Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas and Sharon L. Crowell-Davis Action 67 Overview of Indications 67 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 69 Overdose 69 Clinical Guidelines 69 Specific Medications 71 I. Alprazolam 71 II. Chlordiazepoxide HC1 73 IV. Clorazepate Dipotassium 78 V. Diazepam 80 VI. Flurazepam Hydrochloride 86 VII. Lorazepam 87 VIII. Oxazepam 89 IX. Triazolam 91 8 Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 103Niwako Ogata, Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas, and Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis Action 103 Overview of Indications 103 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 104 Adverse Drug Interactions 104 Overdose 105 Clinical Guidelines 105 Specific Medications 106 I. Citalopram Hydrobromide 106 II. Fluoxetine Hydrochloride 108 III. Fluvoxamine 115 IV. Paroxetine Hydrochloride 117 V. Sertraline Hydrochloride 119 VI. Escitalopram Oxalate 122 9 Miscellaneous Serotonergic Agents 129Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas and Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis Introduction 129 Azapirones 129 Action 129 Overview of Indications 129 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 129 Adverse Drug Interactions 129 Overdose 129 Clinical Guidelines 129 Specific Medications 130 I. Buspirone 130 I. Trazodone Hydrochloride 135 10 Anticonvulsants and Mood Stabilizers 147Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis, Mami Irimajiri, and Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas Action 147 Overview of Indications 148 Clinical Guidelines 148 Specific Medications 148 I. Carbamazepine 148 II. Gabapentin 149 III. Pregabalin 152 11 Sympatholytic Agents 157Niwako Ogata and Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas Action 157 Overview of Indications 157 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 158 Overdose 159 Clinical Guidelines 159 Specific Medications 160 I. Clonidine 160 II. Detomidine 161 III. Dexmedetomidine 163 IV. Propranolol 165 12 N‐Methyl‐D‐Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonists 171Niwako Ogata and Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas Action 171 Overview of Indications 172 Contraindications/ Side Effects, and Adverse Events 172 Clinical Guidelines 173 Specific Medications 173 I. Dextromethorphan 173 II. Amantadine 175 III. Memantine 176 IV. Huperzine A 179 13 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors 185Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas and Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis Action 185 Overview of Indications 186 Specific Medications 186 I. Selegiline Hydrochloride 186 14 Antipsychotics 201Lynne Seibert and Sharon Crowell‐Davis Introduction 201 Action 201 Overview of Indications 202 General Pharmacokinetics 203 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 203 Overdose 203 Clinical Guidelines 204 Specific Medications 204 I. Acepromazine Maleate 204 II. Azaperone 206 III. Chlorpromazine 206 IV. Clozapine 207 V. Fluphenazine 208 VI. Haloperidol 209 VII. Pimozide 210 VIII. Promazine 211 IX. Sulpiride 211 X. Thioridazine 212 15 CNS Stimulants 217Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis Action 217 Overview of Indications 217 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 217 Adverse Drug Interactions 217 Overdose 217 Clinical Guidelines 218 Specific Medications 219 I. Amphetamine 219 II. Atomoxetine HCl 221 III. Methylphenidate Hydrochloride 223 16 Tricyclic Antidepressants 231Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis Action 231 Overview of Indications 231 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 232 Adverse Drug Interactions 232 Overdose 232 Discontinuation 233 Clinical Guidelines 233 Specific Medications 233 I. Amitriptyline 233 II. Clomipramine Hydrochloride 236 III. Desipramine 243 IV. Doxepin 244 V. Imipramine 246 VI. Nortriptyline 248 17 Opioids and Opioid Antagonists 257Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas and Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis Action 257 Overview of Indications 257 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 258 Clinical Guidelines 258 Specific Medications 258 I. Nalmefene 258 II. Naloxone HCl 260 III. Naltrexone Hydrochloride 261 IV. Pentazocine 264 18 Hormones 269Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis Introduction 269 Oxytocin 270 Clinical Pharmacology 270 Indications 270 Side Effects 270 Doses in Nonhuman Animals 270 Effects Documented in Nonhuman Animals 270 Progestins 270 Action 270 Overview of Indications 271 Contraindications, Side Effects, and Adverse Events 271 Overdose 271 Clinical Guidelines 272 Specific Medications 272 I. Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) 272 II. Megestrol Acetate 273 19 Combinations 281Leticia Mattos de Souza Dantas, Sharon L. Crowell‐Davis, and Niwako Ogata Introduction 281 Overview of Drug Augmentation 281 Potentially Beneficial Combinations 282 Adverse Interactions and Contraindications 283 Changing and Weaning Patients off Medications 285 Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 285 Interactions That Can Affect Dosing 285 Algorithms: Possible Future Direction 286 Conclusion 288 Index 291
£91.76
FIRST STONE Family Friendly Dog Training
Book SynopsisA Six-Week Program for You and Your Dog.
£14.95
Teton NewMedia Dog Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas
Book SynopsisVeterinarians, vet techs, dog breeders, trainers, and show judges will greatly benefit from this canine anatomy coloring atlas. Essential anatomic and physiologic concepts are explained and diseases common to each region are discussed. The 195 black and white line drawings allow readers to color the drawings of the anatomical structures: a 'do it yourself' format that maximizes comprehension and retention.Table of ContentsContentsHow to Use this Coloring AtlasSurface of the BodyPlate 1 Regions of the Dog’s BodyPlate 2 Directional TermsPlate 3 Body PlanesPlate 4 Anatomy of Canine SkinPlate 5 Functions of Canine SkinPlate 6 Types of Hair CoatsOrgans of Movement: Bones, Joints, and MusclesPlate 7 Skeleton of the DogPlate 8 Vertebral ColumnPlate 9 Ribs and SternumPlate 10 Anatomy of a Long BonePlate 11 Bone DevelopmentPlate 12 Bones of the Shoulder, Arm, and ForearmPlate 13 Carpal, Metacarpal, and Digital BonesPlate 14 Structure of JointsPlate 15 Joints of the ForelimbPlate 16 FasciaPlate 17 Superficial Muscles of the DogPlate 18 Deeper MusclesPlate 19 Deeper Shoulder and Arm MusclesPlate 20 Forearm and Forefoot MusclesPlate 21 Forelimb NervesPlate 22 Forelimb Blood VesselsPlate 23 The Dog’s Feet (Paws)Plate 24 Types of Feet (Paws)Plate 25 Bones of the PelvisPlate 26 Bones of the Thigh and LegPlate 27 Bones of the TarsusPlate 28 Joints of the HindlimbPlate 29 Hip JointPlate 30 Stifle JointPlate 31 Hindlimb Muscles – Lateral ViewsPlate 32 Hindlimb Muscles – Medial ViewsPlate 33 Hindlimb NervesPlate 34 Hindlimb Blood VesselsPlate 35 Back and Neck MusclesPlate 36 TailsPlate 37 Forelimb ConformationPlate 38 Hindlimb ConformationThe Dog’s HeadPlate 39 The Skull and Associated BonesPlate 40 Cavities and Openings in the SkullPlate 41 Types of SkullsPlate 42 The Eye and Accessory Ocular StructuresPlate 43 The Dog’s NosePlate 44 The Dog’s EarPlate 45 External Ear TypesPlate 46 Lateral Structures of the HeadPlate 47 Ventral Structures of the HeadDigestive SystemPlate 48 The Dog’s TeethPlate 49 Dental Variations in DogsPlate 50 Salivary GlandsPlate 51 Oral Cavity, Tongue, Pharynx, and EsophagusPlate 52 Contents of the Abdominal CavityPlate 53 Stomach and Small IntestinePlate 54 Liver and PancreasPlate 55 Large Intestine, Anus, and Anal SacsBody Cavities and Serous MembranesPlate 56 Body Cavities and Serous MembranesPlate 57 In Place Positions of Internal OrgansCardiovascular SystemPlate 58 Major Circulatory PatternsPlate 59 The Canine HeartPlate 60 Vessels and Related Organs in the Thoracic CavityPlate 61 Vessels of the Abdominal CavityPlate 62 Superficial Vessels of the Head and NeckPlate 63 The Dog’s Pulse. Venipuncture SitesImmune SystemPlate 64 Bone Marrow, Thymus, and SpleenPlate 65 Lymph Nodes and Lymph VesselsPlate 66 TonsilsRespiratory SystemPlate 67 Nasal Cavity and NasopharynxPlate 68 LarynxPlate 69 Trachea and LungsUrinary SystemPlate 70 Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, and UrethraFemale Reproductive SystemPlate 71 Vulva and VaginaPlate 72 Uterus, Uterine Tubes, and OvariesPlate 73 Fetal Membranes. The PlacentaPlate 74 ParturitionPlate 75 Canine Mammary GlandsMale Reproductive SystemPlate 76 Genital Organs of the DogPlate 77 Prostate Gland. PenisPlate 78 Descent of the Canine TestesNervous SystemPlate 79 The Dog’s BrainPlate 80 Cranial NervesPlate 81 Spinal Cord and Spinal NervesPlate 82 Autonomic Nervous SystemPlate 83 Meninges and Cerebrospinal FluidEndocrine SystemPlate 84 Locations of Major Endocrine OrgansIndex
£41.79
Ad Lib Publishers Ltd The Tales and Tails of a Yorkshire Vet: All in a
Book Synopsis"My mentor and former boss Alf Wight said that the life of a vet is never dull and how true he was. It is funny looking back that he found fame through his James Herriot books, and now his former surgery and myself have been taken to the nation’s heart once again through our show The Yorkshire Vet. "It just shows what a nation of animal lovers we are and these past few years have been particularly challenging for all of us with the Coronavirus outbreak. But what it has shown me is the comfort and support our pets give us in times like these. All the same, it was this, along with recent changes to my working life that gave me an opportunity to reflect, so I want to look back at some of my favourite cases and share them with you."
£17.00
5M Books Ltd So You Want to Be a Vet: The Realities of
Book SynopsisThe publication of Alf Wight’s James Herriot books led to an upsurge in interest in the veterinary profession amongst the public and inspired many to study veterinary medicine. However the profession has changed markedly since those days with many more opportunities for people entering the veterinary field – such as job prospects in bioscience research, government work, specialisation in exotic animal medicine, animal welfare advisory work, international development work and a whole host of other career options. The landscape of the veterinary curriculum has also broadened considerably with topics like animal behaviour, ethics, business management, client communication, veterinary public health and clinical skills sitting alongside clinical veterinary medicine. Authored by a Royal Veterinary College tutor with extensive experience within the veterinary profession and with teaching new students, this book provides a thorough explanation of what prospective students can expect to study at veterinary school, and discusses career options available to new graduates, as well as a useful overview of current issues in the wider veterinary profession, and an honest and thought-provoking discussion of what veterinary life is actually like. So You Want to Be a Vet will be a useful resource and advisory guide to those considering entering veterinary school and following veterinary medicine as a career path. It will also be beneficial to qualified vets and agricultural students.
£18.95
HarperCollins Publishers Exotic Vetting
Book SynopsisAnaesthetising a fish, x-raying a frog and hospitalising a walrus are all in a day's work for the world's wildest veterinarian.Travelling from the rainforests of Sierra Leone to the jungles of Borneo, Romain Pizzi has caught, anaesthetised, diagnosed, operated on, medicated, and then released some of the world''s most endangered wild animals.From disease testing Polynesian snails to keyhole surgery in Sumatran orangutans; from endoscopy in sharks to ultrasound on a chimpanzee. Sometimes this is high tech work, such as the first robotic surgery in a tiger, or giant panda cloning attempts. Sometimes the situations are more primitive, from anaesthetising a bear with a bicycle pump, old plumbing tubes and a plank, to operating on a vulture using an old metal spoon.In Exotic Vetting, Romain recalls his many interesting patients, while taking readers on a tour of the challenges of treating the world's amazing spectrum of wild animal species.Trade Review‘A highly entertaining and thought-provoking tour de force. Thoroughly recommended.’ Veterinary Record ‘Romain Pizzi, who pioneered keyhole surgery foranimals, is arguably the most versatile and inventivevet in the world.’ Guardian ‘We have other vets who are incredibly talented, butRomain is one of a kind.’ Matt Hunt, CEO of Free the Bears One of the most innovative wildlife surgeons in Europe and perhaps the world … he has operated on giraffes and tarantulas, penguins and baboons, giant tortoises and at least one shark, and maintains a reputation for taking on cases others won't. If you're in possession of a tiger with gallstones, or a suspiciously sickly beaver, you call Pizzi.’ Wired magazine
£9.49
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Small Animal Clinical Techniques
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1.Physical Examination - NEW! 2.Venous Blood Collection 3.Arterial Blood Collection 4.Injection Techniques 5.Vascular Access Techniques 6.Dermatologic Techniques 7.Ear Examination 8.Ocular Techniques 9.Respiratory System Techniques 10.Pericardiocentesis 11.Gastrointestinal System Techniques 12.Urinary System Techniques 13.Vaginal Cytology 14.Bone Marrow Collection 15.Arthrocentesis 16.Neurologic Examination 17.Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection 18.Tests to Assess Clotting
£59.39
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTable of Parasites by Host Species 1. The Language of Veterinary Parasitology 2. Parasites That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals 3. Introduction to the Nematodes 4. Nematodes that Infect Domestic Animals 5. The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Cestoda 6. Tapeworms that Parasitize Domestic Animals and Humans 7. The Phylum Platyhlminthes, Class Trematoda 8. Trematodes (Flukes) of Animals and Humans 9. The Phylum Acanthocephala 10. The Protozoans 11. Common Protozoans That Infect Domestic Animals 12. Introduction to the Arthropods 13. Arthropods That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals 14. Introduction to the Phylum Arthropoda, Subphylum Pentastomida 15. The Phylum Annelida 16. Parasites of Public Health Importance in Veterinary Parasitology 17. Common Laboratory Procedures for Diagnosing Parasitism 18. Reference to Common Parasite Ova and Forms Seen in Veterinary Medicine Appendix: Parasite Reference List by Species and Parasite Type Glossary
£72.19
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Understanding Behaviorism
Book SynopsisUnderstanding Behaviorismis a classic textbook that explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner. Now in its third edition, the text has been substantially updated to include the latest developments over the last decade in behaviour analysis, evolutionary theory, and cultural evolution theory The only book available that explains behavior analysis and applies it to philosophical and practical problems, written by one of today's best-known and most highly respected behaviorists Explores ancient concepts such as purpose, language, knowledge, and thought, as well as applying behavioural thinking to contemporary social issues like freedom, democracy, and culture Part of the new evolutionary perspective for understanding individual behavior in general and culture in particular culminates with practical approaches to improving the lives of all humanity Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition xv Acknowledgements xvii Part I What is Behaviorism? 1 1 Behaviorism: Definition and History 3 Historical Background 3 From Philosophy to Science 3 Objective Psychology 6 Comparative Psychology 7 Early Behaviorism 8 Free Will Versus Determinism 10 Definitions 10 Arguments For and Against Free Will 11 Social Arguments 12 Aesthetic Arguments 13 Folk Psychology 15 Summary 15 Further Reading 17 Keyterms 17 2 Behaviorism as Philosophy of Science 19 Realism versus Pragmatism 19 Realism 19 The Objective Universe 20 Discovery and Truth 20 Sense Data and Subjectivity 20 Explanation 22 Pragmatism 22 Science and Experience 24 Conceptual Economy 25 Explanation and Description 27 Radical Behaviorism and Pragmatism 28 Summary 31 Further Reading 32 Keyterms 32 3 Public, Private, Natural, and Fictional 33 Mentalism 33 Public and Private Events 33 Natural Events 34 Natural, Mental, and Fictional 35 Objections to Mentalism 37 Autonomy: Mental Causes Obstruct Inquiry 37 Superfluity: Explanatory Fictions are Uneconomical 38 Category Mistakes 40 Ryle and the Para‐Mechanical Hypothesis 41 Rachlin’s Molar Behaviorism 42 Private Events 46 Private Behavior 46 Self‐Knowledge and Consciousness 49 Summary 52 Further Reading 54 Keyterms 55 Part II A Scientific Model of Behavior 57 4 Evolutionary Theory and Reinforcement 59 Evolutionary History 59 Natural Selection 60 Reflexes and Fixed Action Patterns 62 Reflexes 62 Fixed Action Patterns 62 Respondent Conditioning 64 Reinforcers and Punishers 66 Operant Behavior 66 Physiological Factors 68 Overview of Phylogenetic Influences 70 History of Reinforcement 70 Selection by Consequences 71 The Law of Effect 71 Shaping and Natural Selection 71 Historical Explanations 75 Summary 77 Further Reading 78 Keyterms 78 5 Purpose and Reinforcement 81 History and Function 81 Using Historical Explanations 82 History Versus Immediate Cause 82 Gaps of Time 82 Functional Units 83 Species as Functional Units 84 Activities as Functional Units 84 Three Meanings of Purpose 86 Purpose as Function 86 Purpose as Cause 87 Purposive Behavior 88 Purposive Machines 89 Selection by Consequences 90 Creativity 90 Purpose as Feeling: Self‐Reports 92 Talking About the Future 92 Talking About the Past 92 Feelings as By‐Products 93 Summary 94 Further Reading 95 Keyterms 96 6 Stimulus Control and Knowledge 97 Stimulus Control 97 Discriminative Stimuli 98 Extended Sequences and Discriminative Stimuli 100 Discrimination 101 Knowledge 102 Procedural Knowledge: Knowing How 103 Declarative Knowledge: Knowing About 105 Declarative Knowledge and Stimulus Control 105 What is a Lie? 106 Self‐Knowledge 107 Public Versus Private Stimuli 107 Introspection 110 The Behavior of Scientists 111 Observation and Discrimination 111 Scientific Knowledge 112 Pragmatism and Contextualism 112 Summary 113 Further Reading 114 Keyterms 115 7 Verbal Behavior and Language 117 What is Verbal Behavior? 117 Communication 117 Verbal Behavior as Operant Behavior 118 Speaking Has Consequences 118 The Verbal Community 118 Speaker and Listener 119 The Verbal Episode 119 The Reinforcement of Verbal Behavior 120 The Listener’s Role 121 Examples 122 The Importance of History 122 Sign Language and Gestures 123 Nonhuman Animals 123 Talking to Myself 124 Verbal Behavior versus Language 125 Functional Units and Stimulus Control 126 Verbal Activities as Functional Units 126 Stimulus Control of Verbal Behavior 128 Common Misunderstandings 129 The Generative Nature of Language 129 Talking About Talking 129 Talking About the Future 130 Meaning 131 Reference Theories 131 Symbols and Lexicons 131 The Importance of Context 132 Meaning as Use 133 Consequences and Context 133 Varieties of Use 134 Dictionary Definitions 135 Technical Terms 135 Grammar and Syntax 135 Rules as Descriptions 136 Competence and Performance 136 Grammar and Grammarians 137 Where are the Rules? 137 Summary 138 Further Reading 139 Keyterms 140 8 Rule‐Governed Behavior and Thinking 141 What is Rule‐Governed Behavior? 141 Rule‐Governed versus Implicitly Shaped Behavior 141 Rules: Orders, Instructions, and Advice 143 Always Two Relations 147 The Proximate Reinforcement Relation 147 The Ultimate Reinforcement Relation 149 Learning to Follow Rules 151 Shaping Rule‐Following 151 Where are the Rules? 152 Thinking and Problem‐Solving 152 Changing Stimuli 153 Precurrent Behavior 155 Summary 157 Further Reading 158 Keyterms 158 Part III Social Issues 159 9 Freedom 161 Uses of the Word Free 161 Being Free: Free Will 161 Feeling Free: Political and Social Freedom 162 Coercion and Aversive Control 163 Freedom and Happiness 165 Objections to the Behavioral View 165 Reinforcement Traps, Bad Habits, and Self‐Control 167 Spiritual Freedom 171 The Challenge of Traditional Thinking 173 Summary 174 Further Reading 175 Keyterms 175 10 Responsibility, Credit, and Blame 177 Responsibility and the Causes of Behavior 177 Free Will and the Visibility of Control 177 Assigning Credit and Blame 178 Compassion and Control 179 Responsibility and the Consequences of Behavior 181 What is Responsibility? 182 Practical Considerations: The Need for Control 183 Applying Consequences 184 What Kind of Control? 184 Summary 185 Further Reading 186 Keyterms 186 11 Relationships, Management, and Government 187 Relationships 187 Mutual Reinforcement 188 Individuals and Organizations 189 Exploitation 191 The “Happy Slave” 192 Long‐Term Consequences 192 Comparative Well‐Being 193 Equity Theory 194 Which Comparisons? 196 Cooperation 197 Control and Counter‐Control 197 Counter‐Control 197 Equity 200 Power 201 Democracy 203 Summary 204 Further Reading 205 Keyterms 206 12 Values: Religion and Science 207 Questions about Value 207 Moral Relativism 209 Ethical Standards 209 The Law of Human Nature 210 The Question of Origins 212 A Scientific Approach to Values 213 Reinforcers and Punishers 214 Feelings 215 Evolutionary Theory and Values 217 Altruism and Cooperation 219 Morals 223 The Good Life 224 Summary 224 Further Reading 226 Keyterms 226 13 The Evolution of Culture 227 Biological Evolution and Culture 228 Replicators and Fitness 228 Societies 229 Group Selection 231 Definition of Culture 232 Culture and Society 232 Culture and Fitness 233 Traits for Culture 233 Behavioral Specializations 234 Imitation 236 Social Reinforcers and Punishers 237 Variation, Transmission, and Selection 238 Variation 238 Cultural Replicators 239 Meme, Culturgen, Practice 239 Social Reinforcement and Punishment 241 Mutation, Recombination, and Immigration 242 Transmission 243 Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics 243 Transmission by Imitation 244 Transmission by Rule‐Governed Behavior 245 Selection 246 Natural Selection in Culture 246 Selective Transmission 246 Rule‐Following and Rule‐Making 248 The Legend of Eslok 249 Cultural Group Selection 249 Self‐Interest 250 Summary 252 Further Reading 254 Keyterms 255 14 Design of Culture: Experimenting for Survival 257 Design from Evolution 257 Selective Breeding 258 Evaluation 258 Survival as a Standard 259 Guided Variation 261 The Experimental Society 262 Experimenting 262 Democracy 263 Happiness 264 Walden Two: Skinner’s Vision 265 Interpreting Walden Two 265 Is Walden Two Utopian? 266 Objections 267 Summary 272 Further Reading 273 Keyterms 274 Glossary 275 Index 295
£38.90
Great Northern Books Ltd The Diary Of A Yorkshire Vet
Book SynopsisConsisting only of articles taken from his popular column in The Yorkshire Post, Julian Norton's The Diary of a Yorkshire Vet features anecdotes from his veterinary work in North Yorkshire. From hairy pigs near Helmsley to a bullock with an enormous eye at Old Byland, these true stories bring to life the drama and humour in the daily routine of a rural vet. Along the way, Julian deals with llamas near Brimham Rock, greedy sheep in Cold Kirby, eagles, seals, alpacas and Geoffrey Boycott. Written in the delightful manner that he is well-known for in the Channel 5 hit series The Yorkshire Vet, this book is a fun and wonderful read.
£10.79
Edra Publishing Reasons to Be an Omnivore
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£35.87
CABI Publishing Epidemiology for Field Veterinarians: An
Book SynopsisIntended as an introduction for veterinarians and other animal health professionals interested in and wishing to apply epidemiological methods in their day-to-day work, this book provides a practical guide for those new to the field. Its applied focus covers the principles of epidemiology in real world situations and practical implementation of disease outbreak investigation, for both emerging and endemic diseases. Techniques and methods are discussed, supported by case studies and practical examples to illustrate their application. The book is clearly written and accessible, providing readers with practical information and encouraging the development of problem-solving skills. It is an essential handbook for veterinary surgeons and students and those involved in animal health, food safety and epidemiology.Table of Contents1: What is Epidemiology? 2: The Epidemiological Approach 3: Investigating Disease Outbreaks 4: Causality 5: Patterns of Disease 6: Measuring Disease Frequency 7: Diagnosis and Screening 8: Sampling Populations 9: Data Collection and Management 10: Exploratory Data Analysis 11: Introduction to Statistical Principles 12: Animal Health Surveillance 13: Regional Animal Health Programmes 14: Introduction to Risk Analysis 15: Spatial Epidemiology
£42.99
Elsevier Health Sciences Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians
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£70.19
5M Books Ltd Breeding Better Dogs: Genetics and Reproduction
Book SynopsisBreeding Better Dogs: Genetics and Reproduction delves into the biology of managing reproduction in dogs, from mating to whelping and the first few weeks of life. It also delves into the genetic management of dog breeds and selection procedures to aid breeders in producing sound, useful dogs. The book includes: details of managing the genetic structure of breeds and genetic management of individual breeding programs details of managing dogs that are used for breeding details of mating dogs, managing pregnancies and whelping This book is an excellent resource for dog breeders. Providing an accessible approach to a complex subject, Breeding Better Dogs breaks down into digestible chunks the essential information for understanding the subject at a broad level.
£33.20
British Small Animal Veterinary Association BSAVA Manual of Practical Animal Care
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£52.25
Mirror Books My Yorkshire Great and Small
Book SynopsisA heartwarming love letter to the places, people and creatures of Yorkshire by the county's beloved vet, Channel 5's Peter Wright.The Yorkshire Vet takes us on an enchanting journey through the hidden gems of the most beautiful county in the world, sharing charming tales of his life in Thirsk as well as fascinating nuggets of local history.Packed with engaging tales of the animals, people and places around him, Peter Wright looks back on the bygone ways of his childhood, while also exploring the fusion of tradition and modernity that characterises the Yorkshire countryside today.Peter's passion for nature shines through on every page, as he explains why our environment is so important - and what we can do to protect it for future generations.
£8.54
Springer International Publishing AG Animal Biotechnology 1: Reproductive
Book SynopsisThis two-volume textbook provides a comprehensive overview on the broad field of Animal Biotechnology with a special focus on livestock reproduction and breeding. The reader will be introduced to a variety of state-of-the-art technologies and emerging genetic tools and their applications in animal production. Also, ethics and legal aspects of animal biotechnology will be discussed and new trends and developments in the field will be critically assessed. The two-volume work is a must-have for graduate students, advanced undergraduates and researchers in the field of veterinary medicine, genetics and animal biotechnology.This first volume mainly focuses on artificial insemination, embryo transfer technologies in diverse animal species and cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos. Trade Review“This book is of interest to academicians and researchers in the various disciplines of life sciences, agricultural sciences, medicine, and biotechnology in universities, research institutions, and biotechnology industries. … the book achieves its goal of providing an overview of the new developments in assisted reproductive technologies.” (Juanmahel Davila, Doody's Book Reviews, July 05, 2019)Table of Contents1. Evolution of animal breeding and animal biotechnology H. Niemann and R.F. Seamark 2. Future Agricultural Animals: The Need for Biotechnology G. Seidel 3. Artificial insemination in domestic and wild animal species D. Waberski 4. Technique and Application of Sex Sorted Sperm in Domestic Farm Animals D. Rath and C. Maxwell 5. ET-technologies in domestic cattle G. Bo and R Mapletoft6. ET-technology in small ruminants S. Ledda and A. Gonzalez-Bulnes7. ET-technology in domestic pigs C. Youngs 8. ET-technologies in horses H. Sieme, J. Rau, D. Tiedemann, H. Oldenhof, L. Barros, R. Sanchez, M. Blanco, G.Martinsson, C. Herrera, D. Burger9. Endoscopy in Cattle Reproduction V. Havlicek, G. Brem, U. Besenfelder10. Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval (OPU: Ovum Pick-Up) in cows and mares P. Bols and T. Stout11. Preservation of Gametes and Embryos A. Arav and J. Saragusty12. In vitro production of farm animal embryos C. Wrenzycki
£98.99
What on Earth Publishing Ltd We are All Animals
Book SynopsisFind out how similar you are to your favourite animal.
£13.49
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Companion Animal Care and Welfare
Book SynopsisCompanion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbookpresents a comprehensive, accessible and practical reference for all parties seeking information about the proper care of companion animals. Identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needs Promotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animals Addresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet trade Covers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians Table of ContentsContributor List vii Foreword xRobert Hubrecht Prologue xiiJames Yeates 1 Introduction: The Care and Animal Welfare of All Species 1James Yeates 2 Carnivorans (Carnivora) 39James Yeates 3 Cats (Felis silvestris catus) 52Irene Rochlitz and James Yeates 4 Dogs (Canis familiaris) 81Nicola Rooney and Kevin Stafford 5 Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) 124Claudia Vinke, Nico J. Schoemaker, and Yvonne R. A. van Zeeland 6 Rabbits and Rodents (Glires) 145James Yeates and Vera Baumans 7 European Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) 163Siobhan Mullan and Richard Saunders 8 Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Degus (Caviomorphs) 185Anne McBride and Anna Meredith 9 Golden Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) 203Bryan Howard 10 Mongolian Gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) 218Elke Scheibler and Eva Waiblinger 11 Domestic Rats (Rattus norvegicus) 233Oliver Burman 12 Ungulates (Ungulata) 249James Yeates and Paul McGreevy 13 Horses (Equus caballus) 266Paul McGreevy and James Yeates 14 Birds (Avia) 293John Chitty and James Yeates 15 Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia guttata) 318Graham Law, Rudolf Nager, and Michael Wilkinson 16 True Parrots (Psittacoidea) 338Joy Mench, Joanne Paul-Murphy, Kirk Klasing, and Victoria Cussen 17 Pigeons (Columba livia) 355John Chitty 18 Reptiles (Reptilia) 371Joanna Hedley, Robert Johnson, and James Yeates 19 Central Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) 395Robert Johnson and Sophie Adwick 20 Nonvenomous Colubrid Snakes (Colubridae) 412Joanna Hedley and Kevin Eatwell 21 Mediterranean Tortoises (Testudo spp.) 425Andrew C. Highfield 22 Ornamental Fish (Actinopterygii) 440Lynne Sneddon and David Wolfenden 23 Goldfish (Carassius auratus) 467Culum Brown, David Wolfenden, and Lynne Sneddon Index 479
£49.35
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Animal Physiotherapy
Book SynopsisA thoroughly updated edition of this essential reference guide for physiotherapists and physical therapists, looking to apply the proven benefits of physiotherapy to the treatment of companion and performance animals.Trade Review"this edition is a well-rounded and practical guide on animal physiotherapy that will be a valuable resource for all practitioners, particularly those with an interest in comparative training and conditioning of animal athletes." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2016)Table of ContentsContributors iv 1 Introduction 1 Catherine M. McGowan 2 Applied animal behaviour: assessment, pain and aggression 3 Daniel Mills and Fiona Williams 3 Applied animal nutrition 15 Rosalind Carslake and Teresa Hollands 4 Applied canine biomechanics 39 Caroline Adrian 5 Applied Equine Biomechanics 55 Lesley Goff 6 Comparative exercise physiology 73 Catherine M. McGowan and Brian Hampson 7 Equine lameness 92 Chris Whitton 8 Canine lameness 112 Lance Wilson and Bruce Smith 9 Small animal neurological and muscular conditions 127 Philip A. Moses and Rita Gonc¸alves 10 Equine neurological and muscular conditions 150 Harry Carslake 11 Physiotherapy assessment for animals 171 Lesley Goff 12 Manual therapy 198 Lesley Goff 13 Electrophysical agents in animal physiotherapy 212 Tim Watson and Katie Lawrence 14 Aquatic therapy 225 Michelle Monk 15 Acupuncture and trigger points 238 Brooke Marsh 16 Small animal treatment and rehabilitation for cardiorespiratory conditions 247 Helen Nicholson 17 Small animal treatment and rehabilitation for neurological conditions 260 Heli Hyyti¨ainen 18 Canine treatment and rehabilitation for orthopaedic conditions 272 Laurie Edge-Hughes 19 Assessment and treatment techniques of the equine head, neck and thoracic limb 302 Emma Dainty 20 Assessment and treatment techniques of the equine thoracolumbar spine, pelvis and pelvic limb 313 Emma Dainty 21 Equine sports medicine and performance management 329 Lesley Goff 22 Outcome measures in animal physiotherapy 347 Anna Bergh Index 364
£53.15
Hodder & Stoughton A Yorkshire Vet: The Next Chapter
Book SynopsisAs seen on This Morning!'A magical memoir.' - Daily Mail WeekendOur Yorkshire Vet embarks on this newest adventure treating the animals and their assorted owners across the Yorkshire Dales.A Yorkshire Vet: The Next Chapter follows Julian's veterinary stories and amusing anecdotes through his work as a mixed practice vet in North Yorkshire.Julian has spent over twenty years working in Thirsk, literally following in the footsteps of James Herriot - the world-renowned vet and author. This book follows Julian's passion for treating the animals under his care, be they cows, sheep, pigs, horses, alpacas or dogs and cats, along with the interesting and amusing characters who own and care for them. His voice, well known from his television work, rings out from the page - as does the humour, dedication and love for the animals. A Yorkshire Vet: The Next Chapter tracks Julian's work around the beautiful North York Moors and, more recently, around the Vale of York and the Yorkshire Dales from his new veterinary home in Boroughbridge, where the Herriot spirit lives on!
£8.99
Ebury Publishing Bach Flower Remedies For Animals
Book SynopsisBach Flower Remedies for Animals is a complete and authoritative guide to using the Bach Flower Remedies as an alternative treatment for pets and other animals. There is guidance on using the remedies and on reading animal behaviour, drawing on insights from professional animal behaviourists.
£16.99
Oxford University Press Veterinary Science
Book SynopsisEvery year billions of animals, from housecats to racehorses to pythons, are treated by veterinarians. The use of veterinary science to treat the health of animals has a long history; for the past five centuries it has developed as our understanding of animals'' fundamental biology, pathology, and pharmacology has grown. Rapid global changes expected in the twenty-first century will require the profession to respond proactively, embracing new challenges and opportunities. James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, introduces the field of veterinary science, covering the history of its scientific and clinical aspects from early practices to recent challenges such as the outbreak of BSE and antibiotic resistance, and considering the differences between human medicine and veterinary medicine. Analysing the key roles played by diagnosis, treatment, and prevention with regard to the health of farm animals and pets, he relates this to wider aspects concerning public health, such as zoonoses (diseases that jump from animals to humans). Yeates also covers recent ''One Health'' approaches involving the health of both humans and animals, seen as synergistic, and discusses the challenges for the future of veterinary medicine, including the ethical dilemmas in balancing the interests of owners and animals when they do not coincide. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewDr. Yeates's accessible, engrossing, and compassionate overview of the history, current state, and future of veterinary science ultimately underscores the vital need to apply the concept of one health to sustain and improve the well-being of all creatures worldwide. * Dr. S.M. Johnson Chiang, World Veterinary Association President *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: All creatures great and small 2: Our families and other animals 3: Making illnesses better 4: Making lives better 5: Diseases across species 6: Global veterinary medicine 7: The future of veterinary medicine References Further Reading Index
£9.49
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Anesthesia 2. Patient Preparation 3. Anesthetic Agents and Adjuncts 4. Anesthetic Equipment 5. Workplace Safety 6. Anesthetic Monitoring 7. Special Techniques 8. Analgesia 9. Canine and Feline Anesthesia 10. Equine Anesthesia 11. Anesthesia of Ruminants, Camelids, and Swine 12. Rodent and Rabbit Anesthesia 13. Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies Appendices Appendix A: Barbiturates Appendix B: Halothane Appendix C: Nitrous Oxide Appendix D: Use of Nonprecision Vaporizers Appendix E: Procedure for Operation of a Closed Rebreathing System Appendix F: American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Monitoring Guidelines Update, 2009 Appendix G: Equipment and Drugs for Use in an Emergency Crash Kit Appendix H: Standard Volumes, Weights, Measures, and Equivalents Answer Key Glossary Index
£58.89
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Veterinary Echocardiography
Book SynopsisVeterinary Echocardiography, Second Edition is a fully revised version of the classic reference for ultrasound of the heart, covering two-dimensional, M-mode, and Doppler examinations for both small and large animal domestic species.Trade Review“This is a welcome update. To my knowledge, there is no other book dedicated solely to veterinary echocardiography.” (Doody’s, 29 June 2012) “June A. Boon’s Veterinary Echocardiography (978081382850, $149.99) appears in a fully revised second updated edition to provide an in-depth reference to the ultrasound of the heart.” (The Midwest Book Review, 1 January 2012) Table of ContentsPreface xvii Acknowledgments xix Chapter 1 the Physics of Ultrasound 3 Basic Physics 3 Cycles and Wavelengths 3 Frequency 5 Speed of Sound 5 Acoustic Impedance 6 Reflection, Refraction, and Scattering 7 Attenuation 8 Tissue Harmonic Imaging 9 Transducers and Resolution 9 Pulse Repetition Frequency 9 Sound Beams 11 Axial Resolution 12 Lateral Resolution 12 Temporal Resolution 14 Doppler Physics 14 The Doppler Shift 15 The Doppler Tracing 15 Pulsed-Wave Doppler 16 Continuous-Wave Doppler 17 The Doppler Equation 18 Angle of Interrogation 19 Effect of Transducer Frequency 20 Effect of Sampling (Gate) Depth 21 Blood Flow 22 Color-Flow Doppler 23 Tissue Doppler Imaging 26 Artifacts 29 Patient Movement and Breathing Artifacts 30 Side Lobe Artifact 30 Reverberation Artifact/Mirror Image Artifact 31 Summary 33 Recommended Reading 35 Chapter 2 the Two-dimensional Echocardiographic Exam 37 Introduction 37 Patient Preparation 37 Patient Positioning 37 Small Animal Positioning 37 Large Animal Positioning 39 Transducer Selection 40 Two-dimensional Images 40 Introduction 40 Right Parasternal Long-Axis Images 46 Left Ventricular Outflow View (Inflow—Outflow View) 46 The Image 46 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 49 Scanning Technique: Horse 54 Four-Chamber View 58 The Image 58 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 58 Scanning Technique: Equine 58 Right Parasternal Short-Axis Images 58 Introduction 58 Left Ventricle with Papillary Muscles and Chordae Tendinae View 63 The Image 63 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 65 Scanning Technique: Equine 66 Mitral Valve View 66 The Image 66 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 66 Scanning Technique: Equine 67 Heart Base: Aorta and Left Atrium View 67 The Image 67 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 69 Scanning Technique: Equine 69 Heart Base: Pulmonary Artery View 69 The Image 69 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 69 Scanning Technique: Equine 71 Left Ventricle with Pulmonary Artery View 71 The Image 71 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 71 Left Parasternal Apical Images 72 Introduction 72 Apical Five-Chamber View 72 The Image 72 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 75 Scanning Technique: Equine 75 Apical Four-Chamber View 75 The Image 75 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 75 Left Parasternal Cranial Long-Axis Images 80 Introduction 80 Left Cranial Left Ventricular Outflow View 80 The Image 80 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 80 Left Cranial Right Atrium and Auricle View 80 The Image 80 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 81 Left Cranial Right Ventricular Outflow View 82 The Image 82 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 83 Left Cranial Four-Chamber View: Equine 85 The Image 85 Scanning Technique: Equine 86 Left Cranial Five-Chamber View (Large Animal) 87 The Image 87 Scanning Technique: Equine 87 Left Parasternal Short-Axis Images 87 Introduction 87 Left Cranial Transverse Heart Base View 87 The Image 87 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 89 Scanning Technique: Equine 90 Left Cranial Left Auricle View: Small Animal 90 The Image 90 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 90 Left Cranial Transverse Left Ventricle View: Equine 91 The Image 91 Scanning Technique: Equine 92 Subcostal Image 92 Subcostal Five-Chamber View: Small Animal 92 The Image 92 Scanning Technique: Small Animal 92 Two-dimensional Imaging Controls 93 Introduction 93 Depth 93 Gain 93 Time Gain Compensation 93 Compress/Dynamic Range 96 Persistence/Frame Averaging 96 Sector Width 96 Focus 97 Harmonics 97 Gray Map 98 References 98 Chapter 3 the M-mode and Doppler Examination 101 Introduction 101 M-mode Echocardiography 101 Introduction 101 Controls 101 Cursor 105 Sweep Speed 105 M-Mode Images and Technique 105 Left Ventricle 105 Mitral Valve 108 Aortic Root 110 Mitral Annular Motion 112 Color-flow Doppler 112 Introduction 112 Controls 112 Gain 113 Color Sector Width and Height 113 Color Map 113 Threshold or Tissue Priority 114 Color-Flow Processing 114 Baseline 115 Persistence or Frame Averaging 115 Normal Color-Flow Images 116 Introduction 116 Mitral Valve and Tricuspid Valve Flow 118 Aortic Flow 118 Pulmonary Artery Flow 118 Spectral Doppler 118 Introduction 118 Controls 120 Cursor 120 Gate 120 Gate Size 120 Angle Correction 120 Baseline 120 Scale 124 Doppler Gain 124 Wall Filters 128 Sweep Speed 128 Normal Doppler Flow Profiles and Technique 128 Introduction 128 Aortic Flow 130 Imaging Plane Used 130 Flow Appearance 132 Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Flow 132 Imaging Plane Used 132 Flow Appearance 132 Pulmonary Artery Flow 132 Imaging Plane Used 132 Flow Appearance 135 Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Flow 135 Imaging Plane Used 135 Flow Appearance 135 Transmitral Flow 135 Imaging Plane Used 135 Flow Appearance 138 Trans Tricuspid Flow 139 Imaging Plane Used 139 Flow Appearance 142 Pulmonary Vein Flow 142 Imaging Plane Used 142 Flow Appearance 144 Isovolumic Relaxation Time 144 Imaging Plane Used 144 Flow Appearance 144 Left Auricular Flow 145 Imaging Plane Used 145 Flow Appearance 145 Tissue Doppler Imaging 146 Introduction 146 Imaging Plane Used 148 Spectral Appearance 149 References 149 Chapter 4 Evaluation of Size, Function, and Hemodynamics 153 Measurement and Assessment of Two-dimensional Images 153 Subjective Impression of Size 153 Right Parasternal Long-Axis Left Ventricular Outflow View 153 Right Parasternal Long-Axis Four-Chamber View 158 Right Parasternal Transverse Left Ventricle 159 Right Parasternal Transverse Heart Base 160 Quantitative Measurement of Size 162 Left Ventricular Chamber, Wall, and Septum 163 Left Ventricular Mass 164 Aorta and Left Atrium 168 Right Ventricular Chamber 170 Evaluation of Quantitative Measurements 171 Dogs 171 Cats 171 Horses 172 Measurement and Assessment of M-mode Images 172 Measurement Guidelines for M-Mode Images 172 Left Ventricle 173 Measurement 173 Measuring Pitfalls 177 Assessment 181 Mitral Valve 182 Measurement 182 Assessment 182 Left Atrium and Aorta 183 Measurement 183 Assessment 184 Ratio Indices 185 Measurement and Assessment of Spectral Doppler Flow 186 Measurement 186 Peak and Mean Velocity 186 Flow Velocity Integral 186 Systolic Time Intervals 186 Diastolic Time Intervals 187 Evaluation 187 Aortic Flow 188 Pulmonary Artery Flow 188 Systolic Time Intervals 190 Mitral Valve Flow 190 Tricuspid Valve Flow 192 Pulmonary Vein Flow 192 Left Auricle Flow 193 Measurement and Assessment of Tissue Doppler Imaging 193 Measurement 193 Assessment 193 Evaluation of Color-flow Doppler 196 Normal Regurgitant Flows 196 Evaluation of Ventricular Function 198 Systolic Function 198 Left Ventricular Function 198 Right Ventricular Function 201 M-mode Evaluation of Systolic Function 201 Fractional Shortening—Left Ventricle 201 Volume, Ejection Fraction, and Cardiac Output 202 Left Ventricle 202 Right Ventricle 204 Systolic Time Intervals 204 Mitral and Tricuspid Annular Motion 205 Two-Dimensional Measurement of Systolic Function 206 Volume, Ejection Fraction, and Cardiac Output 206 Spectral Doppler Evaluation of Systolic Function 210 Volumetric Flow 210 Systolic Time Intervals 213 Myocardial Performance Index 213 Tissue Doppler Evaluation of Systolic Function 216 Left Ventricle 216 Right Ventricle 217 Evaluation of Diastolic Function 217 Impaired Relaxation 219 Decreased Compliance 220 Elevated Left Atrial Pressure 220 Pseudonormalization 223 Grading of Diastolic Function 224 Hemodynamic Information Obtained From Echocardiographic Exams 225 Doppler Hemodynamic Information 225 Pressure Gradients 226 Systolic Left Ventricular and Systemic Pressures 229 Systolic Right Ventricular and Pulmonary Pressures 230 Diastolic Systemic Pressure 231 Diastolic Pulmonary Pressure 232 Regurgitant Fraction 232 Shunt Ratios 234 Pressure Half-Time 234 Aortic Regurgitation 234 Mitral and Tricuspid Stenosis 236 M-Mode Hemodynamic Information 236 Aortic Valve Motion 236 Mitral Valve Motion 237 Left Ventricular Wall 239 Interventricular Septum 239 References 247 Exercises 256 Chapter 5 Acquired Valvular Disease 267 Mitral Regurgitation 267 Two-Dimensional and M-mode Evaluation 269 Valvular Appearance and Motion 269 Degenerative Lesions 269 Ruptured Chordae Tendineae 271 Mitral Valve Prolapse 274 Left Ventricular Size 276 Left Ventricular Function 281 Color-Flow Doppler Evaluation 284 Jet Size 284 Proximal Isovelocity Surface Area 290 Vena Contracta 293 Spectral Doppler Evaluation 294 Jet Area 294 Regurgitant Volume and Fraction 294 Transmitral Valve Flow 295 Regurgitant Jet Appearance 296 Pulmonary Vein Flow 297 Presence of Pulmonary Hypertension 298 Acute Mitral Regurgitation 302 Diastolic Mitral Insufficiency 302 Overall Assessment of Mitral Regurgitation 302 Aortic Regurgitation 303 Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Evaluation 303 Valve Appearance and Motion 303 Left Ventricular Size and Function 308 Color-Flow Doppler Evaluation 309 Jet Size 309 Vena Contracta 312 Proximal Isovelocity Surface Area 313 Spectral Doppler 314 Pressure Half-Time and Slope 314 Regurgitant Volume and Fraction 316 Diastolic Flow Reversal 317 Regurgitant Jet Appearance 317 Overall Assessment of Aortic Regurgitation 318 Tricuspid Regurgitation 319 Two-Dimensional and M-mode Evaluation 319 Color-Flow Doppler Imaging 322 Spectral Doppler Imaging 322 Overall Assessment of Tricuspid Regurgitation 322 Pulmonary Regurgitation 324 Two-Dimensional Evaluation 324 Color-Flow Doppler Imaging 324 Spectral Doppler Imaging 325 Overall Assessment of Pulmonary Regurgitation 325 Endocarditis 325 References 327 Chapter 6 Hypertensive Heart Disease 335 Pulmonary Hypertension 335 Two-Dimensional and M-mode Findings 335 Doppler Evaluation 343 Tissue Doppler 349 Heartworms 350 Systemic Hypertension 351 Two-Dimensional and M-mode Features 351 Spectral Doppler 354 Tissue Doppler Imaging 355 References 356 Chapter 7 Myocardial Diseases 359 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 359 Two-Dimensional and M-mode Evaluation 359 Left Ventricular Chamber 359 Left Atrium 360 Left Ventricular Outflow Obstruction 360 Systolic Function 367 Doppler Evaluation of HCM 367 Evaluation of Outflow Obstruction 367 Evaluation of Diastolic Function 369 Tissue Doppler Evaluation of Diastolic Function 373 Complications 376 Thrombus 376 Ischemia and Effusion 377 Other Causes of Hypertrophy 379 Dynamic Right Ventricular Outflow Obstruction 380 Moderator Bands 381 Dilated Cardiomyopathy 381 Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Evaluation 381 Early Diagnosis 388 Predictors of Outcome 390 Other Causes of Poor Systolic Function 392 Color Doppler Evaluation 393 Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy 396 Differentiation from Other Disease 399 Myocardial Infarction 400 Myocardial Contusions 403 References 404 Chapter 8 Pericardial Disease, Effusions, and Masses 411 Pericardial Effusion 411 Cardiac Tamponade 414 Neoplasia as a Cause of Pericardial Effusion 416 Introduction 416 Aortic Body Tumors 416 Other Heart Base Masses 418 Hemangiosarcoma 420 Lymphosarcoma 422 Lipomas 424 Rhabdomyosarcoma 425 Pericardial Disease 425 Introduction 425 Idiopathic Effusion 425 Pericardial Neoplasia 426 Infectious Pericarditis 427 Constrictive Pericarditis 428 Spectral Doppler Findings 429 Pericardial Cysts 431 Thrombus 431 References 431 Chapter 9 Congenital Shunts and Av Valve Dysplasia 437 Ventricular Septal Defect 437 Introduction 437 Spectral and Color-Flow Doppler Evaluation 446 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 450 Introduction 450 Structural Changes 450 Left Ventricular Function 452 Spectral and Color-Flow Doppler Evaluation 453 Aorticopulmonary Window 458 Atrial Septal Defects 459 Introduction 459 Two-Dimensional and M-mode Evaluation 459 Spectral and Color-Flow Doppler Evaluation 464 Endocardial Cushion Defects 465 Bubble Studies 467 Tricuspid Dysplasia 468 References 472 Chapter 10 Stenotic Lesions 477 Outflow Obstructions 477 Two-Dimensional Evaluation 479 M-Mode Evaluation 486 Color-Flow Doppler Evaluation 488 Spectral Doppler Evaluation 491 Pulmonary Stenosis 495 Spectral Doppler Evaluation 501 Color-Flow Doppler Evaluation 503 Double-Chamber Right Ventricle and Infundibular Stenosis 504 Two-Dimensional and Doppler Evaluation 505 Mitral Stenosis 507 M-Mode Evaluation 509 Color-Flow Doppler Evaluation 510 Tricuspid Stenosis 513 Cor Triatriatum 515 Cor Triatriatum Dexter 516 Tetralogy of Fallot 517 References 522 Appendices Appendix 1: Bovine 527 Appendix 2: Canine 531 Appendix 3: Equine 559 Appendix 4: Feline 569 Appendix 5: Miscellaneous Species 581 Index 589
£138.56
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Practical Physiotherapy for Small Animal Practice
Book SynopsisPractical Physiotherapy for Small Animal Practice provides a concise and accessible introduction to physiotherapy that demonstrates its benefits to both veterinary patients and practitioners.Trade Review“A nice and very practical book for your first steps in physiotherapy.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1 January 2016)One of the highlights in this book is the chapter on therapeutic exercise. The photographs depicting the exercises are also available on the companion website and can be downloaded as handouts, which can be given to clients for use at home. (JAVMA, March 2016)Table of ContentsAbout the authors vii Preface ix Acknowledgements xi About the companion website xiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Anatomy: structure and function of the musculoskeletal system 7 3 Healing 29 4 Clinical examination 47 5 Modalities 69 6 Manual therapies 91 7 Common neurological conditions and their rehabilitation 115 8 Therapeutic exercise 147 9 Splints supports and aids 195 10 Pain 211 11 Treatment protocols 225 12 Setting up a physiotherapy clinic 259 Appendix 1 Nomenclature 279 Appendix 2 Regenerative medicine 281 Appendix 3 Further reading 283 Appendix 4 Useful websites for aids and equipment 285 Index 287
£40.80
Wiley Blackwells FiveMinute Veterinary Consult
Book Synopsis
£73.76
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Canine Lameness
Book SynopsisWritten by veterinarians across multiple disciplines with expertise in the canine musculoskeletal system, this book offers an easy-to-use guide for diagnosing lameness in dogs. Canine Lameness focuses on evaluation and diagnostic techniques, with descriptions of the most common reasons for lameness. Arranged by anatomical region, this approach complements the clinical assessment of a patient. Designed for ease of use, the book puts all the information needed to evaluate and diagnose a dog's orthopedic status at the reader's fingertips. Particular emphasis is placed on orthopedic examination, radiographic anatomy, and abnormal radiographic findings. Features of Canine Lameness: Offers a comprehensive guide to diagnosing musculoskeletal diseases causing lameness in dogsBrings clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, and relevant musculoskeletal anatomy together into a single resourceTakes a logical, regions-based approach, outlining diagnostic steps and differential diagnoses for each Trade Review“Canine Lameness is an excellent resource for all veterinary health professionals....Overall, the text is succinctly comprehensive, logically organized, well written, and easy to follow and use. This book augments the limited resources currently devoted to describing the causes of lameness in dogs and will be an excellent addition to the reference library of any small animal veterinary hospital.” - JAVMA | DEC 15, 2020 | VOL 257 | NO. 12Table of ContentsList of Contributors xix Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxiii Editor Biography xxiv About the Companion Website xxv Section 1 Lameness Diagnosis 1 Part I Lameness Evaluation 3 1 Subjective Gait Evaluation 5Felix Michael Duerr 1.1 Introduction 5 1.2 Observation at Rest 5 1.3 Observation in Motion 6 References 13 2 Objective Gait Analysis 15Bryan T. Torres 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Kinetic Analysis 15 2.3 Kinematic Analysis 21 2.4 Making the Best of Your Gait Data Collection 27 2.5 Evaluating Gait Data 28 References 29 3 The Orthopedic Examination 31Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil and Felix Michael Duerr 3.1 Introduction 31 3.2 The Orthopedic Examination 31 References 39 4 The Neurologic Examination 41Lisa Bartner 4.1 Introduction 41 4.2 Neuroanatomy Related to Limb Function 42 4.3 The Neurologic Examination 48 4.4 Diagnostic Tests 63 References 65 5 The Rehabilitation Examination 67Sasha Foster 5.1 Introduction 67 5.2 Passive Range of Motion 68 5.3 Joint Play 77 5.4 Flexibility Testing 79 5.5 Strength Testing 81 References 83 6 The Myofascial Examination 85Rick Wall 6.1 Introduction 85 6.2 Characteristics of Myofascial Trigger Points 85 6.3 Etiology and Pathophysiology of Myofascial Trigger Points 86 6.4 The Myofascial Examination 87 6.5 Myofascial Pain Syndrome Patterns Associated with Lameness 88 6.6 Clinical Significance 89 References 90 Part II Diagnostic Techniques 93 7 Arthrocentesis Technique 95Bryan T. Torres and Felix Michael Duerr 7.1 Introduction 95 7.2 Risks and Contraindications 96 7.3 Restraint 96 7.4 Site Preparation 96 7.5 Equipment 96 7.6 Approaches 98 References 104 8 Diagnostic Joint Anesthesia 105Bryan T. Torres and Felix Michael Duerr 8.1 Introduction 105 8.2 Patient Selection 105 8.3 Sedation Protocols 106 8.4 Intra-articular Anesthetic Instillation 108 8.5 Lameness Evaluation and Interpreting the Effect of Diagnostic Joint Anesthesia 108 References 110 9 Joint Fluid Analysis and Collection Considerations 111Adam Harris and Kelly Santangelo 9.1 Introduction 111 9.2 Sample Submission and Prioritization of Diagnostic Tests 111 9.3 Gross, Biochemical, and Cytologic Examination 113 9.4 Canine Arthropathies 120 References 122 10 Diagnostic Imaging Techniques in Lameness Evaluation 125Angela J. Marolf 10.1 Introduction 125 10.2 Radiography 125 10.3 Ultrasonography 126 10.4 Computed Tomography 127 10.5 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 130 10.6 Nuclear Medicine 131 References 133 11 Diagnostic Approach to Neoplastic Conditions Causing Lameness 135Bernard Séguin 11.1 Introduction 135 11.2 Diagnostic Methods 135 11.3 Specific Tumors 138 References 139 Section 2 Regional Diagnosis 141 Part III Distal Limb Lameness 143 12 Distal Limb Region 145Nicolaas E. Lambrechts 12.1 Introduction 145 12.2 Normal Anatomy 145 12.3 Arthritis 152 12.4 Fractures of the Distal Limb Region 154 12.5 Conditions of Muscles, Tendon, and Ligaments 157 12.6 Conditions of the Digital and Paw Pads 159 12.7 Conditions of the Digit/Paw Skin 162 12.8 Conditions of the Claws 163 12.9 Other Conditions Affecting the Distal Limb Region 164 References 166 Part IV Thoracic Limb Lameness 169 13 Carpal Region 171Denis J. Marcellin-Little and Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil 13.1 Introduction and Common Differential Diagnoses 171 13.2 Normal Anatomy and Osteoarthritis 171 13.3 Fractures of the Carpal Region 175 13.4 Carpal Hyperextension and Other Carpal Ligamentous Injuries 179 13.5 Deformities of the Carpal Region 185 13.6 Tendinous and Muscular Lesions of the Carpal Region 186 13.7 Other Diseases Affecting the Carpal Region 187 References 191 14 Elbow Region 195Felix Michael Duerr 14.1 Introduction and Common Differential Diagnoses 195 14.2 Normal Anatomy and Arthritis 195 14.3 Fractures of the Elbow Region 200 14.4 Incomplete Ossification of the Humeral Condyle 201 14.5 Elbow Dysplasia/Incongruity 203 14.6 Medial Compartment Disease 205 14.7 Traumatic Fracture of the Medial Coronoid Process 208 14.8 Osteochondrosis Dissecans 209 14.9 Ununited Anconeal Process 209 14.10 Elbow Luxation 210 14.11 Panosteitis 212 14.12 Septic Arthritis 214 14.13 Flexor Enthesopathy 215 14.14 Other Diseases Affecting the Elbow Region 217 References 219 15 Shoulder Region 223Kristina M. 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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Assessing Essential Skills of Veterinary
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Veterinary Epidemiology
Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to the role of epidemiology in veterinary medicine This fully revised and expanded edition of Veterinary Epidemiology introduces readers to the field of veterinary epidemiology. The new edition also adds new chapters on the design of observational studies, validity in epidemiological studies, systematic reviews, and statistical modelling, to deliver more advanced material. This updated edition begins by offering an historical perspective on the development of veterinary medicine. It then addresses the full scope of epidemiology, with chapters covering causality, disease occurrence, determinants, disease patterns, disease ecology, and much more. Veterinary Epidemiology, Fourth Edition: ? Features updates of all chapters to provide a current resource on the subject of veterinary epidemiology ? Presents new chapters essential to the continued advancement of the field ? Includes examples from comTable of ContentsContributors xviii From the preface to the first edition xix From the preface to the second edition xx From the preface to the third edition xxi Preface to the fourth edition xxii About the companion website xxiv 1 The development of veterinary medicine 1 Michael Thrusfield Historical perspective 1 Domestication of animals and early methods of healing 1 Changing concepts of the cause of disease 2 Impetus for change 5 Quantification in medicine 10 Contemporary veterinary medicine 12 Current perspectives 12 The fifth period 19 Recent trends 20 Further reading 25 2 The scope of epidemiology 28 Michael Thrusfield Definition of epidemiology 28 The uses of epidemiology 29 Types of epidemiological investigation 32 Epidemiological subdisciplines 33 Components of epidemiology 35 Qualitative investigations 35 Quantitative investigations 36 Epidemiology’s locale 39 The interplay between epidemiology and other sciences 39 The relationship between epidemiology and other diagnostic disciplines 40 Epidemiology within the veterinary profession 40 Further reading 41 3 Causality 42 Michael Thrusfield Philosophical background 42 Causal inference 43 Methods of acceptance of hypotheses 44 Koch’s postulates 45 Evans’ rules 45 Variables 46 Types of association 46 Non-statistical association 46 Statistical association 46 Confounding 49 Causal models 50 Formulating a causal hypothesis 53 Methods of deriving a hypothesis 53 Principles for establishing cause: Hill’s criteria 55 Further reading 56 4 Describing disease occurrence 58 Michael Thrusfield Some basic terms 58 Basic concepts of disease quantification 61 The structure of animal populations 62 Contiguous populations 62 Separated populations 65 Measures of disease occurrence 67 Prevalence 67 Incidence 67 The relationship between prevalence and incidence rate 70 Application of prevalence and incidence values 72 Mortality 72 Survival 73 Example of calculation of prevalence, incidence, mortality, case fatality and survival 75 Ratios, proportions and rates 76 Mapping 80 Geographic base maps 80 Further reading 84 5 Determinants of disease 86 Michael Thrusfield Classification of determinants 86 Host determinants 89 Genotype 89 Age 90 Sex 91 Species and breed 92 Behaviour 93 Other host determinants 93 Agent determinants 94 Virulence and pathogenicity 94 Gradient of infection 97 Outcome of infection 98 Microbial colonization of hosts 100 Environmental determinants 101 Location 101 Climate 101 Husbandry 104 Stress 105 Interaction 106 Biological interaction 108 Statistical interaction 109 The cause of cancer 110 Further reading 112 6 The transmission and maintenance of infection 115 Michael Thrusfield Horizontal transmission 115 Types of host and vector 115 Factors associated with the spread of infection 118 Routes of infection 121 Methods of transmission 123 Long-distance transmission of infection 125 Vertical transmission 129 Types and methods of vertical transmission 129 Immunological status and vertical transmission 129 Transovarial and trans-stadial transmission in arthropods 130 Maintenance of infection 131 Hazards to infectious agents 131 Maintenance strategies 132 Transboundary diseases 135 Further reading 136 7 The ecology of disease 138 Michael Thrusfield Basic ecological concepts 139 The distribution of populations 139 Regulation of population size 142 The niche 148 Some examples of niches relating to disease 150 The relationships between different types of animals and plants 152 Ecosystems 155 Types of ecosystem 156 Landscape epidemiology 158 Nidality 159 Objectives of landscape epidemiology 161 Landscape characteristics determining disease distribution 164 Further reading 165 8 Patterns of disease 168 Michael Thrusfield Epidemic curves 168 Kendall’s Threshold Theorem 168 Basic reproductive number (R 0) 169 Dissemination rate 172 Common-source and propagating epidemics 172 The Reed–Frost model 173 Kendall’s waves 175 Trends in the temporal distribution of disease 177 Short-term trends 177 Cyclical trends 178 Long-term (secular) trends 179 True and false changes in morbidity and mortality 180 Detecting temporal trends: time series analysis 180 Trends in the spatial and temporal distribution of disease 186 Spatial trends in disease occurrence 186 Space–time clustering 186 Further reading 187 9 Comparative epidemiology 189 Michael Thrusfield Types of biological model 189 Cancer 191 Monitoring environmental carcinogens 191 Identifying causes 192 Comparing ages 193 Some other diseases 196 Diseases with a major genetic component 196 Some non-infectious diseases 197 Diseases associated with environmental pollution 198 Reasoning in comparative studies 199 Further reading 199 10 The nature of data 201 Michael Thrusfield Classification of data 201 Scales (levels) of measurement 201 Composite measurement scales 204 Data elements 205 Nomenclature and classification of disease 205 Diagnostic criteria 207 Sensitivity and specificity 208 Accuracy, refinement, precision, reliability and validity 209 Bias 210 Representation of data: coding 210 Code structure 211 Numeric codes 212 Alpha codes 213 Alphanumeric codes 214 Symbols 215 Choosing a code 215 Error detection 216 Further reading 217 11 Data collection and management 219 Michael Thrusfield Data collection 219 Questionnaires 219 Quality control of data 228 Data storage 229 Database models 229 Non-computerized recording techniques 231 Computerized recording techniques 232 Veterinary recording schemes 232 Scales of recording 232 Veterinary information systems 234 Some examples of veterinary databases and information systems 237 Geographical information systems 244 Further reading 248 12 Presenting numerical data 251 Michael Thrusfield and Robert Christley Some basic definitions 251 Some descriptive statistics 252 Measures of position 253 Measures of spread 254 Statistical distributions 254 The Normal distribution 254 The binomial distribution 255 The Poisson distribution 255 Other distributions 256 Transformations 256 Normal approximations to the binomial and Poisson distributions 257 Estimation of confidence intervals 257 The mean 257 The median 258 A proportion 258 The Poisson distribution 259 Some epidemiological parameters 260 Other parameters 261 Bootstrap estimates 261 Displaying numerical data 262 Displaying qualitative data 262 Displaying quantitative data 263 Monitoring performance: control charts 266 Further reading 269 13 Surveys 270 Michael Thrusfield and Helen Brown Sampling: some basic concepts 270 Types of sampling 272 Non-probability sampling methods 272 Probability sampling methods 272 What sample size should be selected? 275 Estimation of disease prevalence 275 Detecting the presence of disease 284 The cost of surveys 290 Calculation of confidence intervals 290 Further reading 294 14 Demonstrating association 296 Michael Thrusfield Some basic principles 296 The principle of a significance test 296 The null hypothesis 297 Errors of inference 297 Multiple significance testing 298 One- and two-tailed tests 298 Independent and related samples 299 Parametric and non-parametric techniques 299 Hypothesis testing versus estimation 300 Sample-size determination 300 Statistical versus clinical (biological) significance 300 Interval and ratio data: comparing means 302 Hypothesis testing 302 Calculation of confidence intervals 303 What sample size should be selected? 304 Ordinal data: comparing medians 304 Hypothesis testing 304 Calculation of confidence intervals 308 What sample size should be selected? 309 Nominal data: comparing proportions 309 Hypothesis testing 310 Calculation of confidence intervals 313 What sample size should be selected? 314 χ2 test for trend 314 Correlation 316 Multivariate analysis 317 Statistical packages 318 Further reading 318 15 Observational studies 319 Michael Thrusfield Types of observational study 319 Cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies 319 Measures of association 321 Relative risk 321 Odds ratio 323 Attributable risk 325 Attributable proportion 327 Interaction 328 The additive model 328 Bias 330 Controlling bias 332 What sample size should be selected? 335 Calculating the power of a study 336 Calculating upper confidence limits 337 Further reading 338 16 Design considerations for observational studies 339 Robert Christley and Nigel French Descriptive observational studies 339 Analytical observational studies 340 Design of cohort studies 340 Design of case-control studies 346 Design of cross-sectional analytical studies 352 Overview of other study designs 354 Further reading 359 17 Clinical trials 361 Michael Thrusfield Definition of a clinical trial 361 Design, conduct and analysis 364 The trial protocol 364 The primary hypothesis 364 The experimental unit 367 The experimental population 368 Admission and exclusion criteria 368 Blinding 369 Randomization 369 Trial designs 370 What sample size should be selected? 372 Losses to follow-up 373 Compliance 373 Terminating a trial 374 Interpretation of results 374 Meta-analysis 375 Goals of meta-analysis 376 Components of meta-analysis 377 Sources of data 377 Data analysis 378 Further reading 380 18 Validity in epidemiological studies 383 Robert Christley and Nigel French Types of epidemiological error 383 Accuracy, precision and validity in epidemiological studies 384 Background factors 385 Interpretation bias 385 Selection bias 386 Examples of selection biases 387 Information bias 390 Examples of information biases 390 Statistical interaction and effect-measure modification 392 Confounding 392 Criteria for confounding 393 Confounding and causal diagrams 394 Controlling confounding 394 Errors in analysis 395 Communication bias 395 Further reading 396 19 Systematic reviews 397 Annette O’Connor, Jan Sargeant and Hannah Wood Evidence synthesis 397 Overview of systematic reviews 397 Differences between systematic reviews and narrative reviews 398 Questions that are suitable for systematic reviews 398 Types of review questions suitable for systematic reviews 399 Extensive search of the literature 399 Assessment of risk of bias in a systematic review 400 Steps of a systematic review 400 Step 1: Define the review question and the approach to conduct of the review (i.e., create a protocol) 402 Step 2: Comprehensive search for studies 403 Step 3: Select relevant studies from the search results 406 Step 4: Collect data from relevant studies 407 Step 5: Assess the risk of bias in relevant studies 409 Step 6: Synthesize the results 412 Step 7: Presenting the results 416 Step 8: Interpret the results and discussion 419 Further reading 419 20 Diagnostic testing 421 Michael Thrusfield Serological epidemiology 421 Assaying antibodies 421 Methods of expressing amounts of antibody 421 Quantal assay 423 Serological estimations and comparisons in populations 424 Antibody prevalence 424 Rate of seroconversion 425 Comparison of antibody levels 426 Interpreting serological tests 427 Refinement 427 Accuracy 429 Evaluation and interpretation of diagnostic tests 430 Sensitivity and specificity 430 Youden’s index 433 Diagnostic odds ratio 434 Predictive value 434 Likelihood ratios 436 ROC curves 441 Aggregate-level testing 443 Multiple testing 444 Diagnostic tests in import risk assessment 446 Guidelines for validating diagnostic tests 447 Validating diagnostic tests when there is no gold standard 448 Agreement between tests 450 Practical application of diagnostic tests 456 Further reading 456 21 Surveillance 457 Michael Thrusfield Some basic definitions and principles 457 Definition of surveillance 457 Goals of surveillance 458 Types of surveillance 459 Some general considerations 461 Sources of data 464 Mechanisms of surveillance 471 Surveillance networks 475 Surveillance in less-economically-developed countries: participatory epidemiology 475 Principles of participatory epidemiology 477 Techniques of data collection 478 Strengths and weaknesses of participatory epidemiology 481 Some examples of participatory epidemiology 483 Companion-animal surveillance 483 Wildlife surveillance 485 Aquatic-animal surveillance 485 Assessing the performance of surveillance systems 486 Improving the performance of surveillance: risk-based surveillance 486 Further reading 488 22 Statistical modelling 492 Robert Christley and Peter J. Diggle Simple linear regression models 492 Key assumptions of linear regression models 495 Modelling more than one input variable 499 Handling categorical input variables 500 Non-linear modelling of quantitative input variables 502 Additive models 502 Categorization of the input variable 502 Transformation of the input and/or output variable 504 Piece-wise regression 504 Modelling interactions 505 Model selection 506 Modelling binary outcomes 509 Generalized linear models 511 The multiple logistic regression model 511 Model selection for logistic regression models 512 Diagnostic checking of logistic regression models 513 Generalized additive models 514 Modelling clustered data 514 Further reading 519 23 Mathematical modelling 520 Michael Thrusfield Types of model 521 Modelling approaches 521 Deterministic differential calculus modelling 521 Stochastic differential calculus modelling 525 Empirical simulation modelling 526 Process simulation modelling 527 Monte Carlo simulation modelling 528 Matrix population modelling 530 Network population modelling 532 Contact-network modelling 533 Systems modelling 534 The rational basis of modelling for active disease control 534 Available knowledge, and the functions of models 534 From theory to fact 535 Model building 536 Further reading 538 24 Risk analysis 540 Michael Thrusfield and Louise Kelly Definition of risk 540 Risk analysis and the ‘precautionary principle’ 543 Risk analysis in veterinary medicine 543 Components of risk analysis 545 Hazard identification 546 Risk assessment 546 Risk management 548 Risk communication 551 Qualitative or quantitative assessment? 551 Semi-quantitative risk assessment 551 Qualitative risk analysis 552 Framework for qualitative risk assessment 552 Qualitative risk assessment during epidemics 554 Quantitative risk analysis 556 Framework for quantitative risk assessment 556 What level of risk is acceptable? 560 Further reading 563 25 Economics and veterinary epidemiology 565 Keith Howe and Michael Thrusfield General economic concepts 565 Production functions 565 Disease and animal production functions 566 Value and money 567 Money and prices 567 Opportunity cost 568 Technical and economic efficiency 568 Positive and normative economics 569 Levels of aggregation 569 Disease contained at farm level 569 Disease not contained at farm level 570 Zoonotic disease 570 Disease at international level 571 Evaluating disease-control policies 575 Components of disease costs 576 Optimum control strategies 577 Partial budgets 579 Social cost–benefit analysis (CBA) 579 Summary of methods 582 Further study 582 Further reading 584 26 Health schemes 586 Michael Thrusfield Private health and productivity schemes 586 Structure of private health and productivity schemes 586 Dairy health and productivity schemes 588 Pig health and productivity schemes 591 Sheep health and productivity schemes 592 Beef health and productivity schemes 594 National schemes 597 Accredited/attested herds 597 Health schemes 598 Companion-animal schemes 599 Further reading 603 27 The control and eradication of disease 604 Michael Thrusfield Definition of ‘control’ and ‘eradication’ 604 Strategies of control and eradication 605 Important factors in control and eradication programmes 616 Outbreak investigation 623 Cause known: foot-and-mouth disease 623 Cause unknown: chronic copper poisoning 625 The epidemiological approach to investigation of outbreaks 626 Veterinary medicine in the 21st century 628 Livestock medicine 628 Companion-animal medicine 629 Further reading 630 General reading 633 Appendices 635 Appendix I: Glossary of terms 636 Appendix II: Basic mathematical notation and terms 641 Appendix III: Some computer software 643 Appendix IV: Veterinary epidemiology on the Internet 648 Appendix V: Student’s t-distribution 650 Appendix VI: Multipliers used in the construction of confidence intervals based on the Normal distribution, for selected levels of confidence 651 Appendix VII: Values of exact 95% confidence limits for proportions 652 Appendix VIII: Values from the Poisson distribution for calculating 90%, 95% and 99% confidence intervals for observed numbers from 0 to 100 658 Appendix IX: The χ 2 distribution 660 Appendix X: Technique for selecting a simple random sample 661 Appendix XI: Sample sizes 663 Appendix XII: The probability of detecting a small number of cases in a population 669 Appendix XIII: The probability of failure to detect cases in a population 671 Appendix XIV: Sample sizes required for detecting disease with probability, p 1 , and threshold number of positives 672 Appendix XV: Probabilities associated with the upper tail of the Normal distribution 676 Appendix Xvi: Lower- and Upper-tail Probabilities for W X , the Wilcoxon–mann–whitney Rank-sum statistic 678 Appendix XVII: Critical values of T + for the Wilcoxon signed ranks test 683 Appendix XVIII: Values of K for calculating 95% confidence intervals for the difference between population medians for two independent samples 685 Appendix XIX: Values of K ∗ for calculating 95% confidence intervals for the difference between population medians for two related samples 688 Appendix XX: Common logarithms (log 10) of factorials of the integers 1–999 689 Appendix XXI: The correlation coefficient 691 Appendix XXII: The variance-ratio (F) distribution 692 References 694 Index 841
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CABI Publishing Animal Welfare
Book SynopsisUpdated and revised, this bestselling textbook continues to provide a broad introduction to the key topics in the welfare of animals both large and small, farm and companion, wild and zoo. It retains all the popular features of the previous editions with coverage of key issues such as ethics, animal pain and injury, health and disease, social conditions, and welfare dilemmas and problems. Importantly, it also offers practical advice for welfare assessment, with a full section dedicated to the implementation of solutions. The third edition: - Contains many more examples of welfare issues in different countries, particularly the implications for smallholders as well as larger scale agriculture - Covers fish welfare as well as welfare of amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates - Includes concepts of positive emotion and other positive aspects of welfare - Focuses on animal welfare and sustainability - Includes an integrated ebook with additional material and videos With contributions from renowned international experts and a new editorial team, Animal Welfare, 3rd Edition is an essential resource for students and researchers in animal and veterinary sciences and other disciplines considering the science and practice of animal welfare, and for practitioners and decision-makers worldwide.Table of Contents-: Introduction Part I: Issues 1: Animal Ethics 2: Understanding Animal Welfare Part II: Problems 3: Environmental Challenge and Animal Agency 4: Hunger and Thirst 5: Pain 6: Fear and Other Negative Emotions 7: Frustration and Boredom in Impoverished Environments Part III: Assessment 8: Health and Disease 9: Behaviour 10: Physiology 11: Preference and Motivation Research 12: Practical Strategies to Assess (and Improve) Welfare Part IV: Solutions 13: Physical Conditions 14: Social Conditions 15: Human Contact 16: Genetic Selection Part V: Implementation 17: Economics 18: Regulation, Enforcement and Incentives 19: International Issues
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