Veterinary medicine Books

Book SynopsisDecision Making in Small Animal Oncology is a practical manual for the increasing number of veterinarians called upon to treat patients with cancer. This case-based quick reference leads practitioners through diagnosis, treatment, and management decisions, offering reliable guidance for more effective management of cancer care.Trade Review"It is quite common that general practitioners want to find basic information quickly and, for this purpose, this is the book to have." (Veterinary Times, 25 July 2011) "This detailed account of cancer in small animals presents volumes of information.... includes an overview of cancer biology and covers diagnostic tests for cancer, treatment options, an dinformation on the majority of specific cancer types that are of concern in cats and dogs. The detail in almost every area is impressive and complete. The authors also nicely balance recommendations for what can and cannot be reasonably performed in a general practice setting. The very specific guidance presented in flow charts for making decisions about the cancers can be helpful, and is not found in other standard oncology texts." - Doody's Reviews, February 2009 "Will help those who are not board-certified in veterinary oncology to find the information they need in a quick and easy manner. There are... well-written practical sections on subjects such as how to safely administer chemotherapy and the importance of nutritional support. In general, it is a book that allows for rapid access to some basic knowledge about cancer treatment in animals, with... an emphasis on diagnostics and setting up a plan. This is a useful, reasonably priced textbook for someone with little knowledge of veterinary oncology who desires a quick and easy guide to the many tumors of dogs and cats." - Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, June 2009Table of ContentsContributors ix Forward xi 1 Introduction: Cancer Biology and Terminology 3 2 Paraneoplastic Syndromes 19 3 Clinical Approach to the Cancer Patient 45 4 Biopsy, Tissue Handling and Interpretation 51 5 Cancer Treatment Modalities 69 6 Tumours of the Skin and Subcutis 129 45 7 Mast Cell Tumours 147 8 Canine and Feline Histiocytic Disorders 161 9 Canine Lymphoma and Leukaemia 171 10 Feline Lymphoma and Leukemia 197 11 Splenic Tumours 211 12 Gastrointestinal Tumours 217 13 Tumours of the Respiratory System 239 14 Endocrine Tumours 283 15 Tumours of the urinary system 303 16 Tumours of the Reproductive Tract 315 17 Canine and Feline Mammary Tumours 327 18 Tumours of the Musculoskeletal System 337 19 Tumours of the Brain, Spinal Cord, Peripheral Nerves and Special Senses 355 20 Miscellaneous Tumours 369 Index 373

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive treatise on disease in horses and other equids. It describes not only the pathogenesis and morphology of equine diseases for the practicing pathologist, but also offers perspectives for the practitioner and student alike.Table of ContentsIllustrations. Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Cardiovascular System. 2. Respiratory System. 3. Gastrointestinal Tract and Adnexa. 4. Endocrine System. 5. Eyes and Ears. 6. Locomotor System, General. 7. Fore Leg. 8. Rear Leg. 9. Vertebral Column. 10. Stability Theory and Pathogenesis of Lameness. 11. Female Reproductive System. 12. Neonate. 13. Male Reproductive System. 14. Urinary Tract. 15. Integument. 16. Nervous System. 17. Shock. 18. Hemolymphatic System. 19. Autopsy Method. 20. Forensics. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe second volume of Building the Successful Veterinary Practice shows how to: apply the leadership skills and tools presented in Volume 1 to the veterinary practice of today and tomorrow; integrate leadership into new programs and net producing procedures; create and maintain a successful veterinary practice that will prosper well into the new century. Using the methods explained in this book, veterinarians can: ensure quality health care delivery; provide adequate remuneration to provider, staff, and facility; and establish a clear community role and market niche. An extensive appendix provides fiscal tracking systems, nine types of forms and other net enhancing materials which may be used in total or adapted to specific practice needs.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; The New American Veterinary Practice: Why It Requires as Much Training as Medicine and Surgery; New Clients and Their Bond to the Practice: Getting Them and Ensuring Their Return; Medical Records: Continuity of Care for Pride and Profit; Using the Program-Based Budgeting Process; Establishing a Community Market Niche: Internal Promotion Adds Value to Service; Performance Planning in Lieu of Appraisals: Report Cards Are Dead-Say Thank You Specifically and Often; The Future Is Leadership: Vision and Belief for Tomorrow; Appendices: Internal Practice Promotion Ideas; Recognition Program Inquiry; Sample Medical Record Forms; Veterinary Business Plan Development; Fiscal Report Formats with Sample Budget Format; Chart of Accounts; Charts and Graphs for Fiscal Trends Assessment; Supervisors-Planned Performance System; Telemarketing Scripts.

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Book SynopsisSimian Virology is the first text to comprehensively cover all currently known simian viruses. Chapters provide an overview of nonhuman primate models of medically important viral diseases as well as natural infections of nonhuman primates with human and animal viruses.Trade Review"Simian Virology is a well-organized and comprehensive book that should be useful for undergraduate and graduate students, veterinarians, biologists, and other professionals who work with nonhuman primates (NHPs), viruses or NHPs, or NHPs involved in research on human disease." (JAVMA, September 2010) “Simian Virology is a comprehensive text covering the biology of viruses whose natural hosts are simian species…The authors of the text are each noted researchers in the field of simian retrovirology.” (JAALAS, January 2010)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Part I: Introduction to Primatology and Virology. 1 Classification of Nonhuman Primates. 2 Principles of Virology. Part II: Simian Viruses and Nonhuman Primate Models of Viral Infections. Introduction to Part II. Section 1: RNA Viruses. Section 1.1: Simian Retroviruses. Introduction to Retroviruses. 3 Lentiviruses in Their Natural Hosts. 4 Lentivirus AIDS Models. 5 Origins of Epidemic Forms HIV-1 and HIV-2. 6 Betaretroviruses. 7 Gammaretroviruses. 8 Deltaretroviruses. 9 Spumaviruses. Section 1.2: Other Simian RNA Viruses. 10 Picornaviruses. 11 Arteriviruses. Section 2: DNA Viruses. Section 2.1: Simian Herpesviruses. Introduction to Herpesviruses. 12 Simplexviruses. 13 Varicelloviruses. 14 Cytomegaloviruses. 15 Lymphocryptoviruses. 16 Rhadinoviruses. Section 2.2: Other Simian DNA Viruses. 17 Parvoviruses. 18 Polyomaviruses. 19 Papillomaviruses. 20 Hepadnaviruses. 21 Adenoviruses. Section 3: Miscellaneous RNA and DNA Viruses. 22 Miscellaneous Viruses. Section 4: Experimental and Natural Infection of Nonhuman Primates with Nonsimian Viruses. 23 Experimental Infection of Nonhuman Primates with Viruses of Medical Importance. 24 Natural Infection of Nonhuman Primates with Nonsimian Viruses. Index.

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Book SynopsisInfectious Diseases of Wild Mammals, Third Edition presents the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease in both free-ranging and captive wild mammals. Editors Elizabeth Williams and Ian Barker have recruited 71 contributors, all noted experts in their fields, to update this new edition. This reference provides valuable information on each disease, including EtiologyHistoryDistributionEpidemiologyClinical signsPathologyImmunityDiagnosisTreatmentControl This latest edition is a leading reference book for Wildlife biologists, managers, and rehabilitatorsBiology studentsConservationistsPublic health workersTable of ContentsPreface. Part 1. Viral and Prion Diseases. 1. Rabies (Charles E. Rupprecht, Klaus Stohr, and Courtney Meredith). 2. Morbilliviral Diseases. 3. Bluetongue, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, and Other Orbivirus-Related Diseases (Elizabeth W. Hoswerth, David E. Stalknecht, and Peter D. Kirkland). 4. Arbovirus Infections (Thomas M. Yuill and Charles Seymour). 5. Parcornavirus Infections (Gavin R. Thomson, Roy G. Bengis, and Corrie C. Brown). 6. Parvovirus Infections (Ian K. Barker and Colin R. Parrish). 7. Herpesvirus Infections. 8. Poxvirus Infections (Anthony J. Robinson and Peter J. Kerr). 9. Adenovirus Diseases (Leslie W. Woods). 10. Retrovirus Infections (Michael Worley). 11. Papillomavirus Infections (John P. Sundberg, Marc Van Ranst, and A. Bennett Jensen). 12. Pestivirus Infections (Hana Van Campen, Kari Frolich, and Martin Hofmann). 13. Coronaviral Infections (James F. Evermann and David A. Benfield). 14. Rodent-borne Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses (James N. Mills and James E. Childs). 15. Orthomyxovirus and Paramyxovirus Infections (Hana Van Campen and Greg Early). 16. Calicivirus Infections (Cor Lenghaus, Michael J. Studdert, and Dolores Gavier-Widen). 17. Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Elizabeth S. Williams, James K. Kirkwood, and Michael W. Miller). Part 2. Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases. 18. Tularemia (Torsten Morner and Edward Addison). 19. Plague and Yersiniosis (Peter W. Gasper and Rowena P. Watson). 20. Pasreurellosis (Michael W. Miller). 21. Mycobacterial Diseases. 22. Brucellosis (E. Tom Thorne). 23. Anthrax (C. Cormack Gates, Brett Elkin, and Dan Dragon). 24. Diseases due to Mycoplasmas (Kevin Whithear). 25. Chlamydiosis of Koalas (Richard Whittington). 26. Lyme Borreliosis (Richard N. Brown and Elizabeth C. Burgess). 27. Order Rickettsiales. 28. Miscellaneous Bacterial Infections. 29. Mycotic Diseases (Kathy Burek). Contributors. Index

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Book SynopsisSuitable for the veterinary library.Table of ContentsForeword, ix Acknowledgments, xi Introduction, xiii 1. The Braid of the Alternative Medicine Movement, 3 2. Historical Aspects of Some CAVM Therapies, 17 3. Science and Medical Therapy, 55 4. Ethics, Evidence, and Medicine, 73 5. Placebos and Perceptions of Therapeutic Efficacy, 87 6. Hope, 107 7. Scientific Aspects of CAVM, 117 8. Untested Therapies and Medical Anarchism, 165 9. Regulatory Considerations, 179 Afterword, 197 Appendix, 203 Notes, 207 Index, 244

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Book SynopsisIn this cutting-edge text, Thomas Catanzaro brings his considerable experience and training to bear on management in the veterinary profession. He discusses changes emerging in the twenty-first century veterinary medical practice and the alterations they demand in management style and practice organization. Besides the techniques and concepts for developing new programs and procedures, Dr. Catanzaro provides real-life applications for immediate use by veterinary practitioners around the world. Veterinary Management in Transition specifically addresses the following areas: * Are you and your practice ready for change?; * What is governance?; * Why is it needed?; * How does it work?; * In group practices, how can the leadership role be shared?; * What issues do you need to consider when hiring a group administrator, and how do you train him or her?; * How can the transition from traditional, single-doctor forms of management to nTable of ContentsPreface ix Introduction Are You an Effective Veterinary Administrator? Xvii The Veterinary Healthcare Team xvii The New Ear xx The Prime Thrust: Effective Administration xxi Signs of Administrative Success and Failure xxii Earmarks of the Download Spiral xxii Signs of a Winter xxiii Applying Effectiveness Concepts xxv Self-Evaluation xxv Appreciating Human Resources xxvi The Future xxvii The Role of Hospital Managers in Veterinary Medicine xxvii Revolutionary Change xxvii Dealing with Management Costs xxviii Impediments to Success xxviii The Hospital Manager’s Future Quiz xxx Chapter One Are you Ready to Change? 3 It is Not, Nor Will it Ever Be Again, “Business as Usual” 3 Five Success Measures 6 The Business of Veterinary Program Planning 9 The Dynamic Budget Planning Process 9 Implementation of Program-based Planning 12 Veterinary Practice Checklist for Self-assessment 14 Chapter Two Governance 21 The Functions of Governance 23 The New Era for Veterinary Medicine 27 Barriers to Effective Governance: The Seven Deadly Sins 29 1 Representational Governance 29 2 Lack of Mission Focus 30 3 Resistance to Change 31 4 Bad Governance Information 33 5 Failure to Dump Deadwood 34 6 Holding on the the Past 35 7 Lack of Job Descriptions 36 Controlling the Chaos of Change 37 Governance for Twenty-first Century 38 Engineering Veterinary Boards for a New Era 38 Making it Happen for You 44 Setting the Agenda 45 Providing Relevant Information 47 Choosing a Daily Operational Structure 48 Minimizing Friction 49 Administrator Skills and Performance Factors 52 Survey-When Is it time for Governance? 55 Chapter Three Expansion in the New Millennium-Representing the Group 59 The Return to Core Values 59 Managing Multiple Practices 61 Leadership Essentials 62 The Premise 62 Training Requirements 64 Performance Measurements 64 Accountability 65 Reporting 66 Performance Evaluation 66 Comparisons 66 Analysis 67 Internal Controls 68 A Dozen Signal Flares 68 Trust Everybody, but Cut the Cards 70 Planning 71 Putting It Together 71 “Management du Jour” and Current Literature 72 The Future Tense: The Stress of Change 73 Ethics: Doing the Right Things 75 Checklist for Multiple Boss Readiness 80 Chapter Four Hiring a Group Administrator 83 A Historical Perspective 83 The Era of Paper 83 The New Visual Media 84 The Feeling Years 85 Integration 86 Social Trends: The Impact of Addictions 87 Food 88 Work 88 Sex 89 Money 89 Gambling 90 Drugs 91 Plan of Action 92 Steps to Clarity 92 Steps to Resolution 92 Postscript 93 Establishing Personal Practice Priorities 94 Tasked Priorities 95 Triage Requirements 96 Building for a Better Tomorrow 97 Compensation for Practice Managers 98 Methods for Computing Compensation 99 What Managers Are Really Paid 101 Non-Monetary Factors 102 Aids for the New Administrator 103 Common Sense 103 Delegating Decisions 105 Service Skills 107 How to Train a Hospital Manager 108 Management Effectiveness Questionnaire 112 Chapter Five The Rest of the Story 119 Changing Attitudes 119 Focus on the Short Term 119 Redefining Success 120 Making Changes 122 Need for Leadership 122 Resistance to Change 122 Are you Ready for Change? 125 Critical Practice Tools 126 Performance Planning 126 Forming Alliances 127 Building Pride 128 The Present Is Rooted in the Past 130 Expectations 131 Patient Advocacy 132 Average is not Enough 133 Organize to Capitalize 134 Caring Leadership: Individuals Count 135 Creating and Controlling the Chaos of Change 137 Quantum Physics Replaces Mechanistic Process 137 The Renaissance Prescription 139 Entering the New Playing Field 140 Ready for Change Assessment 143 Appendix A Nurturing Your Leadership Competencies 159 Appendix B Ten Areas of Group Administrator Expertise 167 Appendix C The Annual Business of Business 177 Appendix D Understanding Behavioral Patterns 181 Appendix E Staff Development Assessment 197 Appendix F Administrative Action Plans 215

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Book SynopsisVitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition contains concise, up-to-date information on vitamin nutrition for both animals and humans. The author defines these nutrients and describes their fascinating discovery, history and relationship to various diseases and deficiencies. Discussion of vitamins also includes their chemical structure, properties and antagonists; analytical procedures; metabolism; functions; requirements; sources; supplementation and toxicity. Vitamin-like substances, essential fatty acids and vitamin supplementation considerations are also examined. This book will be useful worldwide as a textbook and as an authoritative reference for research and extension specialists, feed manufacturers, teachers, students and others. It provides a well-balanced approach to both animal and clinical human nutrition and compares chemical, metabolic and functional aspects of vitamins and their practical and applied considerations. A unique feature of the book is itTable of ContentsPreface xv 1. Introduction and Historical Considerations Definition of Vitamins 3 Classification of Vitamins 4 Vitamin Nomenclature 5 Vitamin Requirements 6 Vitamin Occurrence 7 History of the Vitamins 7 References 13 2. Vitamin A Introduction 15 History 16 Chemical Structure and Properties 18 Analytical Procedures 21 Metabolism 22 Functions 28 Requirements 39 Natural Sources 43 Deficiency 48 Supplementation 69 B-Carotene Function Independent of Vitamin A 75 Toxicity 78 References 82 3. Vitamin D Introduction 91 History 91 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 94 Analytical Procedures 95 Metabolism 97 Functions 103 Requirements 111 Natural Sources 115 Deficiency 117 Supplementation 134 Toxicity 140 References 147 4. Vitamin E Introduction 155 History 155 Chemical Structure and Properties 157 Analytical Procedures 160 Metabolism 161 Functions 164 Requirements 170 Natural Sources 174 Deficiency 178 Supplementation 207 Toxicity 216 References 217 5. Vitamin K Introduction 227 History 227 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 229 Analytical Procedures 231 Metabolism 232 Functions 235 Requirements 239 Natural Sources 242 Deficiency 244 Supplementation 254 Toxicity 258 References 259 6. Thiamin Introduction 265 History 265 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 267 Analytical Procedures 269 Metabolism 269 Functions 271 Requirements 274 Natural Sources 278 Deficiency 280 Supplementation 301 Toxicity 305 References 305 7. Riboflavin Introduction 311 History 311 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 312 Analytical Procedures 314 Metabolism 315 Functions 317 Requirements 321 Natural Sources 324 Deficiency 326 Supplementation 340 Toxicity 342 References 342 8. Niacin Introduction 347 History 347 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 350 Analytical Procedures 350 Metabolism 351 Functions 355 Requirements 357 Natural Sources 360 Deficiency 362 Supplementation 376 Toxicity 379 References 380 9. Vitamin B6 Introduction 385 History 385 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 386 Analytical Procedures 388 Metabolism 389 Functions 391 Requirements 394 Natural Sources 397 Deficiency 399 Supplementation 409 Toxicity 412 References 413 10. Pantothenic Acid Introduction 419 History 419 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 420 Analytical Procedures 422 Metabolism 423 Functions 424 Requirements 426 Natural Sources 429 Deficiency 430 Supplementation 439 Toxicity 441 References 441 11. Biotin Introduction 445 History 445 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 446 Analytical Procedures 448 Metabolism 448 Functions 450 Requirements 452 Natural Sources 454 Deficiency 455 Supplementation 471 Toxicity 474 References 475 12. Folacin Introduction 479 History 480 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 481 Analytical Procedures 484 Metabolism 485 Functions 487 Requirements 490 Natural Sources 494 Deficiency 495 Supplementation 512 Toxicity 515 References 516 13. Vitamin B12 Introduction 523 History 523 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 526 Analytical Procedures 528 Metabolism 529 Functions 532 Requirements 535 Natural Sources 538 Deficiency 540 Supplementation 555 Toxicity 558 References 559 14. Choline Introduction 565 History 565 Chemical Structure and Properties 566 Analytical Procedures 567 Metabolism 568 Functions 571 Requirements 574 Natural Sources 576 Deficiency 578 Supplementation 588 Toxicity 592 References 592 15. Vitamin C Introduction 597 History 597 Chemical Structure Properties and Antagonists 600 Analytical Procedures 601 Metabolism 602 Functions 604 Requirements 609 Natural Sources 611 Deficiency 613 Supplementation 627 Toxicity 633 References 634 16. Carnitine Introduction 641 History 641 Chemical Structure and Properties 641 Analytical Procedures 642 Metabolism 642 Functions 644 Requirements 645 Natural Sources 646 Deficiency 647 Supplementation 653 Toxicity 655 References 655 17. Vitamin-like Substances Introduction 659 Myo-Inositol (Inositol) 660 Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) 666 p-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) 667 Flavonoids (Polyphenols) 668 Lipoic Acid (Thioctic Acid) 669 Coenzyme Q (Ubiquinones) 669 Vitamin B13 (Orotic Acid) 670 Vitamin B15 (Pangamic Acid) 670 Vitamin B17 (Laetrile) 670 Vitamin H3 (Gerovital) 671 Vitamin U (Cabagin) 671 Glucose Tolerance Factor 671 Other Vitamin-like Factors 671 References 673 18. Essential Fatty Acids Introduction 675 History 675 Chemical Structure and Properties 676 Analytical Procedures 678 Metabolism and Functions 679 Requirements 689 Natural Sources 693 Deficiency 695 Supplementation 704 Toxicity 708 References 708 19. Vitamin Supplementation Introduction 713 Factors Resulting in Inadequate Dietary Intakes of Vitamins 714 Factors Affecting Vitamin Requirements and Utilization 720 Optimum Vitamin Allowances 723 Vitamin Supplementation Most Needed by Livestock 727 Vitamin Supplementation for Humans 732 Providing Vitamin Supplements 735 Formulating Vitamin Premixes 741 References 742 Appendix: Vitamin Requirements of Livestock and Humans; Feed Composition; Metric Conversions A1a: Vitamin Requirements for Ruminants and Horses 748 A1b: Vitamin Requirements for Monogastric Animals 750 A1c: Vitamin Requirements for Humans 756 A2: Composition of Important Feeds 758 A3: Metric Weights and Measures with Customary Equivalents 762 Index 763

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Book SynopsisThis is the first volume of a multi-volume set of veterinary practice leadership and management resources. Veterinarians will discover the concepts and tools that can enable them to help the staff in their practices develop into a team, one that eagerly responds to changes in the marketplace and is committed to improvement. Catanzaro has written in pragmatic terms about: the attitudes that promote a sense of teamwork; evaluating and developing your own leadership skills; the structure of a successful group; communication techniques; and Continuous Quality Improvement--all with an eye on the special circumstances and dynamics within veterinary practices. Appendices include a glossary of terms, leadership calibration instruments, summary leadership skill sessions, and suggestions for additional reading. The next volume in the series will address key programs to enhance net income.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Nurturing Your Leadership Competencies; Skill Is Not Enough; The Competencies Iceberg; Redesigning Leadership; Review; Chapter One The Foundation: Attitude of a Leader; Definition of a Team Player; Personal Roles in the Team; Listening Skills; How to Build a Team; The Infinity Model; The Values of Granddad; Review; Chapter Two The Framework: Skills of Leadership; Definition of Leadership; Traits of Leadership; Leadership Principles; Leadership Skills for Veterinary Practices; Evaluating Your Leadership Qualities (LQ); Commitment; OTeam TPRO Evaluation Survey; The Framework Flow; Review; Chapter Three Closing in the Structure: The Glue to Hold It Together; Styles of Leadership; The Leader?s Management Checklist; Designing Recognitions and Rewards; The Importance of Effective Communication; Planning Should Mean Putting It Together Right; A New Method for Staff Evaluation; Review; Chapter Four Inside Finishing: Sharing the Vision and Power with Others; Continuous Quality Improvement; The Pillars of CQI Excellence; The Only Constant Is Change; Three-Stage Planning Process; Abuse and Neglect of the CQI Process; Quality Transformation; CQI Checklists; Value Management with Continuous Quality Improvement; Review; Appendix A; Leadership Calibration Instruments; Appendix B. Leadership Skills Handout

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Book SynopsisHandbook of Veterinary Pharmacology is a clear and concise guide to pharmacology concepts and commonly used veterinary drugs. Providing a succinct overview of veterinary pharmacology, this book presents information in a user-friendly outline format to allow quick access to practical drug information.Trade Review"The explosive growth of pharmacologic information in recent decades has resulted in vast amounts of complex information that is often difficult for busy clinicians to assimilate and prioritize. The Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology offers a solution to this quandary by providing a concise reference for veterinary students and practitioners. I would recommend it for veterinary students as an excellent source of review material and for practitioners as a good starting point for questions regarding specific treatments." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, March 2009) “Any vet school or practicing vet needs Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology: it's a guide to pharmacology concepts and commonly used veterinary drugs and provides an easy outline format to allow for quick access to drug information. Easy line drawings showing the mechanisms of action and study questions are included at the end of each chapter, with details on drug dosages, drug therapy for different domestic species, and clear diagrams. Perfect for students and practicing vets seeking a quick reference.” (Midwest Book Review, January 2009) "This handbook for veterinary pharmacology has been designed as a quick reference in the field for practical drug information, including data on drug interactions and legal considerations. Hsu (Iowa State U. College of Veterinary Medicine) has arranged this reference to emphasize the most commonly used drugs to treat animals, and includes plenty of diagrams and illustrations to explain the chemical mechanisms behind each medication. Study questions have been provided at the end of each chapter, which will enable this book to be used in the classroom as well." (SciTech Book News, December 2008)Table of ContentsChapter 1: Principles of Drug Absorption, Disposition, and Action (Richard J. Martin and Walter H. Hsu). Chapter 2: Drugs Affecting Peripheral Nervous System (Walter H. Hsu). Chapter 3: Autacoids and Their Pharmacological Modulators (Anumantha G. Kanthasamy and Walter H. Hsu). Chapter 4: Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System (Walter H. Hsu and Dean H. Riedesel). Chapter 5: Behavior Modifying Drugs (Arthi Kanthasamy). Chapter 6: Anesthetics (Dean H. Riedesel). Chapter 7: Nonsteroid Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) (Walter H. Hsu and Arthi Kanthasamy). Chapter 8: Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System (Wendy A. Ware). Chapter 9: Diuretics (Franklin A. Ahrens). Chapter 10: Respiratory Pharmacology (Dean H. Riedesel). Chapter 11: Drugs Acting on the Digestive System (Albert E. Jergens and Franklin A. Ahrens). Chapter 12: Endocrine Pharmacology (Walter H. Hsu). Chapter 13: Topical Dermatology Therapy (James O. Noxon). Chapter 14: Ocular Pharmacology (Daniel M. Betts). Chapter 15: Antimicrobial Drugs (Franklin A. Ahrens and Richard J. Martin). Chapter 16: Antiparasitic Agents (Walter H. Hsu and Richard J. Martin). Chapter 17: Antineoplastic Drugs (Dr. Leslie E. Fox). Chapter 18: Fluid and Blood Therapy (Walter H. Hsu). Chapter 19: Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions (Walter H. Hsu and Franklin A. Ahrens). Chapter 20: Legal Aspects of Medication Usage in Veterinary Medicine (Stephen D. Martin)

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Book Synopsispractical reference will guide the reader every step answers toughest questions about equine shelters all-inclusive: from preferred building materials to lighting to flooring both in the horse's primary shelter to design and management of a riding arena.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1 Horse Behavior Influence on Design. 2 Horse Stable Layout and Planning. 3 Construction Style and materials. 4 Horse Farm Site Planning. 5 Stall Design. 6 Ventilation. 7 Flooring and Drainage. 8 Manure Management. 9 Fire Safety. 10 Utilities. 11 Lighting. 12 Heating. 13 Auxiliary Facilities. 14 Fence Planning. 15 Fence Materials. 16 Indoor Riding Arena Design and Construction. 17 Riding Arena Surface Materials. 18 Outdoor Riding Arena Design and Construction. Appendix. Additional Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe latest advances in knowledge of growth biology are now available in a single, seminal volume.Table of Contents1. Origins Of Domestic Animals And Their Importance To Man. 2. Fundamental Concepts of Growth. 3. Methods to Measure Animal Composition. 4. Approaches to Assess Animal Growth Potential. 5. Hormones and Growth. 6. Growth Factors. 7. Extra-cellular Matrix and Growth. 8. Muscle Growth. 9. Bone Growth. 10. Adipose Growth. 11. Modeling and Growth. 12. Animal Growth and Meat Quality. 13. Growth of the Mammary Gland. 14. Nutrition and Growth. 15. Genetics and Growth. 16. Environment and Growth. 17. Growth/Performance Enhancement. 18. Immunological Manipulation of Growth. 19. Growth of Livestock. 20. Growth of Poultry. 21. Growth of Companion Animals

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Book SynopsisThe final volume of Catanzaro''s benchmark series on building a veterinary practice, this is also the series'' keystone, providing the ways and means to keep a veterinary business going and growing under all sorts of circumstances. Creativity is the key to healthy change, and it is also the key to Catanzaro''s approach as he helps the vet and clinic staff to colour outside the lines--to think in new ways that will enhance procedures and employee morale in any practice. A noted veterinary practice management consultant, Catanzaro draws on his own extensive experience and that of other consultants, writers, and speakers to bring together the essential tools for individual brainstorming and organisational restructuring. Liberally illustrated with examples, tables, chats, and forms, and full of exercises for stimulating creativity, this volume focuses on hiring strategies and job redesign, establishing leadership and building a client base, learning and teaching new techniques, and, laTable of ContentsPREFACE; INTRODUCTION; Evolving Perspectives of Veterinary Practice; The Right Person for the Right Job; Creative Client Power-Up; Leadership before Delegation; Building the Learning Environment; Appendices: Empowering the Team; Styles of Training Profile; How to Hire a Winner; 101 Veterinary Practice Management Gimmicks; Computerised Medical Records; Medical Record Audits; Do the Unusual as if It Were Usual; Coping Self-Assessment; Team Creativity Exercises; Leadership Profile in the New American Veterinary Practice.

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised edition, Comparative Pharmacokinetics: Principles, Techniques, and Applications presents the principles and techniques of comparative and veterinary pharmacokinetics in a detailed yet practical manner. Developed as a tool for ensuring that pharmacokinetics studies are properly designed and correctly interpreted, the book provides complete coverage of the conceptual basis of pharmacokinetics as used for quantifying biological processes from the perspectives of physiology and medicine. New chapters have been added on quantitative structure permeability relationships and bioequivalence, and a number of existing chapters have been significantly revised and expanded to provide a current resource for veterinary and comparative pharmacokinetics.Trade Review"This book is helpful in understanding and designing pharmacokinetic studies, illustrating basic concepts and noting the species differences. . . The book does a good job of explaining a concept and then expands with more specific examples. It provides a good base for pharmacokinetic modeling and illustrates the pitfalls with interspecies extrapolation." (Doody's, 21 October 2011) Table of ContentsCoauthors. Preface. 1 Introduction. 2 Principles of Drug Movement in the Body. 3 Quantitative Structure–Permeability Relationships (Xin-Rui Xia). 4 Absorption. 5 Distribution (with Jennifer Buur). 6 Renal Elimination. 7 Hepatic Biotransformation and Biliary Excretion (Ronald Baynes). 8 Compartmental Models. 9 Noncompartmental Models. 10 Nonlinear Models. 11 Physiological Models (Teresa Leavens). 12 Dosage Regimens. 13 Simultaneous Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Modeling (Pierre-Louis Toutain). 14 Study Design and Data Analysis. (Jason Chittenden). 15 Bioequivalence Studies (Marilyn Martinez). 16 Population Pharmacokinetic Models (Jason Chittenden). 17 Dosage Adjustments in Disease States (Jennifer Davis). 18 Interspecies Extrapolations. 19 Tissue Residues and Withdrawal Times (Sharon Mason). Index.

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Book SynopsisMany students and even researchers often make the mistake of using too few or too many animals in their experiments. This can lead to misleading results or waste of animal resources. Drawing on examples from animal experiments this book illustrates the general principles of experimentation and analysis.Unlike other textbooks on statistics, this title will enable the student to better judge which tool might be appropriate to particular circumstances:An essential textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate studentsA user-friendly guide for the design and analysis of experiment in animal scienceThe only textbook of its kind.Table of Contents1: Introduction- The Principles of Good Experiments 2: Blocking 3: Separating Treatment Means 4: How Many Animals 5: Change-Over Designs 6: Pens and Paddocks 7: Factorial Designs 8: Assumptions Underlying the Analysis of Variance 9: Dose-Response Trials 10: Uses of Covariance Analysis 11: Unbalanced Designs 12: Repeated Measures 13: Discrete Data 14: Multiple Experiments 15: List of Appendices

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Book SynopsisThere are currently many controversial socioeconomic issues concerned with the development and implementation of agricultural biotechnology. This book presents selected revised and edited papers from the fourth and fifth meetings of the International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research, held in Italy in 2000 and 2001.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: From the Green Revolution to the Gene Revolution, Robert Evenson Part I: Intellectual Property Rights and Technological Exchange 3: Conflicts in Intellectual Property Rights in Genetic Resources: Implications for Agricultural Biotechnology 4: Sui generis Protection of Plant Varieties in Asian Agriculture: a Regional Regime in the Making? 5: Intellectual Property Aspects of Traditional Agricultural Knowledge, 6: Farmers' Rights and Intellectual Property Rights - Reconciling conflicting concepts, Part II: Public-Private Issues 7: Universities, Technology Transfer and Industrial R&D, 8: Mergers and Intellectual Property in Agricultural Biotechnology 9: Cost of Conserving Genetic Resources at ex situ Genebanks: An Example of the ICARDA Genebank Part III: The Role of Methods 10: Impact of Terminator Technologies in Developing Countries: A Framework for Economic Analysis, 11: The Impact of Genetic Use Restriction Technologies on Developing Countries: a Forecast, 12: Managing Proprietary Technology in Agricultural Research, 13: Is Marker-assisted Selection Cost-effective Compared with Conventional Plant Breeding Methods? The Case of Quality Protein Maize, Part IV: Developing Country Biotechnology Experience 14: Can Biotechnology Reach The Poor? The Adequacy Of Information and Seed Delivery 15: Value of Engineered Virus Resistance in Crop Plants and Technology Cooperation with Developing Countries, 16: Institutions and Institutional Capacity for Biotechnology - A Case Study of India, 17: Social and Economic Impact Ex-Ante Evaluation of Embrapa's Biotechnology Research Products, 18: Intellectual Property Protection and the International Marketing of Agricultural Biotechnology: Firm and Host Country Impacts, 19: Efficiency Effects of bt Cotton Adoption by Smallholders in Makhathini Flats, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 20: Income and Employment Effects of Transgenic Herbicide-resistant Cassava in Colombia: A Preliminary Simulation, Part V: International Models 21: Estimating the Economic Effects of GMOs: the Importance of Policy Choices and Preferences 22: Smallholders, Transgenic Varieties and Production Efficiency: The Case of Cotton Farmers in China

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Throughout this superbly illustrated textbook, the authors use a combination of histology, gross specimens, and many clinical examples to describe ocular diseases and their underlying pathophysiology...Overall, this book is a valuable and fairly priced resource for veterinary students, veterinarians, and pathologists." JAVMA, MAR 15, 2019, VOL 254, NO. 6Table of ContentsForeword xiii Acknowledgements xv 1 Fixation and processing of ocular tissues 1 Fixatives 1 Fixation and sectioning artifacts 2 Fixation techniques 3 Trimming the fixed globe 5 Electron microscopy 13 References 14 2 General pathology of the eye 15 Adaptations characterized by changes in cell size, number, or appearance 15 Neoplasia 19 Nomenclature 23 Distinguishing benign from malignant 25 Prognostication 27 Unsuccessful adaptation: cellular degeneration, necrosis, and apoptosis 27 Calcification, pigmentation, and cystic change 30 Ocular inflammation 32 Ocular manifestations of acute inflammation 34 Chronic inflammation 39 Ocular manifestations of chronic inflammation 39 Immune privilege 41 Lymphocytic–plasmacytic endophthalmitis 42 The sequelae of intraocular inflammation and other injuries 43 Limited regenerative ability 43 Susceptibility to scarring 43 Further reading 46 3 Congenital anomalies 49 Introduction 49 Defective organogenesis 50 Defective early organogenesis 50 Anophthalmos and cystic globe 53 Anophthalmos and microphthalmos 54 Cyclopia and synophthalmos 56 Congenital anomalies of lens 56 Congenital retinal nonattachment 63 Aniridia – iridal hypoplasia or aplasia 63 Coloboma 63 Defective later organogenesis 64 Neurectodermal defects 64 Multifocal retinopathies 71 Multiple ocular anomalies (MOA) in Rocky Mountain horses 71 Anomalies of surface ectodermal origin that develop during later organogenesis 73 Congenital adnexal cysts 73 Dermoids 73 Defects of neural crest migration and mesenchymal differentiation that develop in later organogenesis 73 Congenital corneal disease 73 Congenital disorders of neurocrest and mesenchymal tissues that manifest in the uvea during later organogenesis 74 Persistent pupillary membranes (PPMs) 74 Congenital glaucoma 75 Uveal hypoplasia 78 Collie eye anomaly (CEA) and related defects 78 Persistence of embryonic vasculature 81 References 83 4 Histopathology of ocular trauma 89 Perforating and penetrating wounds of the globe and ocular tissues 89 Perforating wounds of the globe 89 Traumatic intraocular hemorrhage 89 Expulsive subchoroidal hemorrhage 90 Sequelae of intraocular hemorrhage 90 Posttraumatic inflammation 95 Phacoclastic endophthalmitis and traumatic cataract 95 Infectious endophthalmitis 95 Trauma to individual ocular tissues 95 Orbit and optic nerve 95 Cornea/sclera 95 Uvea 100 Lens 101 Vitreous and retina 101 Globe as a whole 101 Reaction to foreign materials 101 Complications of ocular surgery 102 Chemical and thermal burns 102 Effects of radiant energy 103 References 103 5 Diseases of the eyelid, conjunctiva, lacrimal, and nasolacrimal systems 105 Eyelids 105 Structural disorders 105 Dermoids 105 Hamartomas 105 Subconjunctival fat prolapse 105 Entropion, ectropion, and medial canthal pocket syndrome 105 Distichiasis, districhiasis, and ectopic cilia 106 Inflammatory disease 108 Pyogranulomatous (granulomatous) blepharitis 108 Juvenile sterile granulomatous dermatitis and lymphadenitis (juvenile cellulitis) 110 Chalazion 110 Medial canthal erosion syndrome 111 Proliferative pox virus blepharitis in birds 111 Parasitic eyelid disorders 111 Demodicosis 111 Cnemidocoptes pilae (scaly beak) infestation of avian species 113 Eyelid tumors and neoplasms 113 Cystic apocrine hyperplasia (hidrocystomas, sudoriferous cysts, and apocrine cysts) 113 Granular cell tumor 113 Meibomian (tarsal gland) adenoma 115 Melanocytoma and melanoma 115 Histiocytoma 118 Mast cell tumor 118 Peripheral nerve sheath tumors 118 Equine sarcoid 121 Squamous cell carcinoma 122 Diseases of the conjunctiva 123 General pathology of the conjunctiva 124 Congenital conjunctival abnormalities 124 Infectious conjunctivitis 126 Herpesvirus 126 Chlamydophila (chlamydia) 126 Rickettsia rickettsi 126 Moraxella bovis 126 Parasitic conjunctivitis 126 Noninfectious inflammatory disease 127 Episclerokerataconjunctivitis 127 Lipogranulomatous conjunctivitis of cats 127 Eosinophilic conjunctivitis 128 Miscellaneous conjunctival disorders 128 Conjunctival overgrowth in rabbits (pseudopterygium) 128 Membranous (ligneous) conjunctivitis 129 Conjunctival neoplasms 129 Conjunctival lymphoma 129 Conjunctival mast cell tumors 130 Conjunctival melanoma and melanocytoma 130 Viral papillomas 133 Conjunctiva squamous papilloma 133 Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma 133 Conjunctival vascular neoplasia 133 Miscellaneous neoplasms of the third eyelid 133 Lacrimal and nasolacrimal disorders 136 Neoplasms of the gland of the third eyelid 136 Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid 138 Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) 138 Dacryops and canaliculops 138 References 138 6 Diseases of the cornea 143 Corneal wound healing 143 Epithelial wound healing 143 Stromal wound healing 147 Endothelial wound healing 149 Epithelial and fibrous ingrowth 151 Healing of corneal grafts 152 Nonspecific corneal responses to insult 152 Corneal vascularization 152 Corneal pigmentation 154 Corneal edema 154 Keratitis 154 Epithelial alterations of keratitis 154 Stromal alterations of keratitis 156 Endothelialitis 158 Specific inflammatory corneal disease 159 Immune‐mediated nonulcerative keratitis 159 Immune‐mediated ulcerative keratitis 159 Superficial punctate keratitis (punctate erosive corneal dystrophy) 159 Chronic superficial keratitis (pannus) 159 Eosinophilic keratitis 161 Miscellaneous corneal disorders: corneal sequestrum, indolent corneal ulceration, corneal dystrophy, corneal lipid infiltrates, and corneal degeneration 161 Corneal sequestrum 161 Indolent ulceration (boxer ulcer, spontaneous corneal epithelial defects) 164 Corneal dystrophies, corneal lipid infiltrates, and corneal calcific/lipid degeneration 165 Miscellaneous corneal disease 167 Corneal neoplasia 172 References 177 7 Diseases of the episclera and sclera 181 Primary episcleral and scleral inflammatory disorders: a brief introduction 181 Secondary scleritis 181 Scleral neoplasia 182 Limbal melanocytoma 184 Episcleritis (episclerokeratitis, episclerokeratoconjunctivitis) 185 Scleritis and necrotizing scleritis a continuum or separate conditions? 189 Non‐necrotizing scleritis 193 Necrotizing scleritis 195 Parasitic episcleral disease (onchocerca vulpis/lienalis) 195 References 196 8 Histologic manifestations of disorders of the uvea 197 Normal aging changes 203 Degenerative diseases of the uvea 205 Uveal atrophy 205 Uveal cysts 205 Cystoid degeneration of the pars plana ciliary epithelium 205 Pre‐iridal fibrovascular membranes (PIFMs) 208 Heterotopic bony metaplasia of the ciliary body in guinea pigs 208 Uveitis 210 The nomenclature of uveitis 210 The intraocular events of uveitis 210 The etiologic implications of inflammatory exudates 216 Immune privilege 218 Consequences of uveitis 218 Histologic basis of the common infectious, idiopathic, and immune‐mediated uveitis syndromes in domestic animals 221 Lens‐induced uveitis 221 Phacolytic uveitis 223 Phacoclastic uveitis 224 Equine recurrent uveitis 227 Feline lymphocytic–plasmacytic uveitis 231 Pigmentary uveitis/pigmentary glaucoma of dogs 231 Equine heterochromic iridocyclitis with secondary keratitis 233 Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada‐like or uveodermatologic syndrome in dogs 233 Uveal xanthogranuloma in miniature schnauzers 235 Uveitis associated with specific infectious agents 235 Viruses 235 Feline infectious peritonitis 235 Canine adenovirus‐associated uveitis 238 Canine distemper virus‐associated uveitis 239 Bovine malignant catarrhal fever (MCF)‐associated uveitis 239 Bovine viral diarrhea mucosal disease‐associated uveitis 239 Ovine bluetongue 239 Equine viral arteritis (EVA)‐associated uveitis 239 West Nile‐associated avian uveitis 239 Hog cholera 239 Bacteria 240 Fungi 241 Other infectious causes for endophthalmitis 245 Algal endophthalmitis 246 Protozoan endophthalmitis 246 Metazoan parasitic uveitis 246 References 250 9 Histologic basis of glaucoma 255 Introduction 255 The gross, subgross, and histologic lesions of elevated IOP 255 Retinal changes 257 Optic nerve changes 262 Classification of canine glaucoma and introduction to open and closed angles 266 Congenital glaucoma 267 Primary glaucoma 270 Open angle glaucoma of beagle dogs 274 Primary (congenital) glaucoma in New Zealand white rabbit 274 Secondary glaucoma 274 Pre‐iridal Fibrovascular Membrane 274 Posterior Synechia with Pupillary Block 275 Vitreous degeneration, syneresis, and anterior chamber prolapse 275 Trabecular obstruction by tumor 278 Other causes of secondary glaucoma in dogs 278 Glaucoma in cats 283 Glaucoma in horses 284 References 286 10 Histologic manifestations of acquired and inherited diseases of the lens 289 Embryology and anatomy of the lens 289 Physiology of the lens 292 Pathology of the lens 292 Aging changes 294 Cataract 294 The classification of cataracts 294 The histopathology of cataract 294 The pathogenesis of cataracts 299 Etiologies of cataract 299 Lens luxation 302 Inherited lens zonular dysplasia 303 References 305 11 Acquired diseases of the vitreous 307 Primary disorders of the vitreous 310 Vitreous degeneration 310 Asteroid hyalosis 315 Posterior vitreous detachment 315 Synchisis scintillans 315 Uveal and neuroectodermal pigment and cysts within the vitreous and incidental parasitic encounters 317 Neovascularization 317 Conditions with secondary vitreous involvement 317 Vitritis 317 Vitreous hemorrhage 319 References 322 12 Histologic manifestations of retinal disease 325 Introduction 325 Retinal diseases by histologic pattern 328 Retinal atrophy 329 Inner retinal atrophies 329 The pathogenesis of retinal degeneration secondary to glaucoma 329 Retinal atrophy secondary to non‐glaucomatous optic nerve injury and vascular disease 335 Optic nerve hypoplasia/aplasia 336 Outer retinal (photoreceptor) atrophies 336 Inherited photoreceptor dysplasias and degenerations 336 Retinal detachment 340 Toxic and nutritional retinopathies 346 Fluoroquinolone‐induced retinal degeneration 346 Vitamin A deficiency 347 Vitamin E deficiency 347 Taurine deficiency 347 Light‐induced retinal degeneration 347 Sudden acquired retinal degeneration (SARD) and immune mediated retinopathy (IMR) of dogs 352 Diseases targeting the retinal pigment epithelium 352 Retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy (central progressive retinal atrophy) 352 Hereditary retinal pigment epithelial disorders (congenital stationary night blindness of briard dogs, multifocal retinopathies) 352 Canine multifocal retinopathy 354 Retinal pigment epithelial dysplasia in the royal college of surgeons rat 354 Localized chorioretinal atrophy in rats 354 Retinitis 354 Bystander retinitis 356 Retinitis as a manifestation of neurologic disease 356 Histophilus somni (formerly Hemophilus somnus) infection in cattle 356 Canine distemper 356 Retinal lesions reflecting noninfectious systemic disease 357 Retinal lesions of systemic hypertension 357 Retinal lesions resulting from inborn errors in the intermediary metabolism (lysosomal storage diseases and others) 357 Retinal injury from thermal energy 358 Retinal neoplasms 358 Medullopitheliomas 360 Retinoblastoma 360 References 360 13 Acquired diseases of the optic nerve 367 Intraocular disorders with associated optic neuropathy 367 Glaucomatous optic neuropathy 367 Endophthalmitis and ascending optic neuritis 372 Canine distemper optic neuritis 372 Orbital disorders that affect the optic nerve 372 Proptotic optic neuropathy 372 Orbital cellulitis/abscess with optic nerve sepsis 372 CNS conditions that affect the optic nerve 372 Optic nerve disorders 376 Granulomatous meningoencephalitis 376 Unilateral granulomatous optic neuritis 376 Optic neuropathy in horses 376 Feline optic neuropathies 376 Other causes of optic neuritis 378 Toxic optic neuropathy 378 Vitamin A deficiency 379 Primary optic nerve neoplasms 381 Meningioma 381 Optic nerve gliomas 382 Peripapillary medulloepitheliomas 382 Lymphosarcoma and other metastatic neoplasms 382 References 384 14 Acquired diseases of the orbit 387 Introduction 387 Inflammatory disease 387 Extraocular myositis 388 Lacrimal adenitis 389 Orbital trauma/hematoma 390 Zygomatic sialocoele 391 Orbital cysts and post‐enucleation orbital mucocoeles 393 Parasitic orbital disease 396 Orbital neoplasia 396 Multilobular tumor of bone (multilobular osteochondroma) 398 Primary orbital osteoma and osteosarcoma 402 Lacrimal adenoma and adenocarcinoma 404 Harderian gland adenomas and adenocarcinomas 404 Rhabdomyosarcoma 404 Orbital myofibroblastic sarcoma 404 Vascular anomalies 406 References 406 15 Intraocular neoplasia 409 Non‐neoplastic hyperpigmented lesions 410 Benign melanocytic neoplasia 410 Uveal melanocytoma 410 Uveal melanocytosis (melanosis) 415 Malignant uveal melanomas 415 Canine and feline uveal malignant melanoma 415 Diffuse iris melanoma of cats 417 Iris and ciliary epithelial neoplasia 422 Medulloepithelioma and retinoblastoma (primitive neuroectodermal tumors) 426 Primary ocular sarcomas of cats and rabbits 428 Schwannomas of blue eyed dogs 430 Osteosarcoma and chondrosarcoma 430 Miscellaneous primary intraocular tumors 432 Metastatic uveal neoplasia 433 Lymphosarcoma 433 Secondary intraocular neoplastic extension from primary nasal and orbital and adnexal neoplasms 435 References 436 Index 443

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Book SynopsisZoonotic Tuberculosis: Mycobacterium bovis and Other Pathogenic Mycobacteria, Third Edition is a comprehensive review of the state of the art in the control and elimination of infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in animals and humans. This update to the most complete and current reference available on Mycobacterium bovis includes new coverage of the latest molecular techniques; more information on human infection and One Health; updates to the information on the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD), the World Health Organization (WHO), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Tuberculosis Eradication Program; and coverage of additional Africancountries. The Third Edition upholds the book's reputation as a truly global resource on M. bovis. Written by an international list of tuberculosis experts, chapters cover the status of tuberculoTrade Review“The third edition complements the previous editions and will be a useful text for readers interested in both human and animal tuberculosis.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2014) “Zoonotic Tuberculosis’ is a superb text and should be placed on the shelf alongside the previous editions for anyone wanting to know more about the global management of tuberculosis.” (Veterinary Record, 21 June 2014)Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xv 1 Tuberculosis in animals and humans: An introduction 3 Charles O. Thoen, Philip A. LoBue, and Donald A. Enarson 2 One Health approach for preventing and controlling tuberculosis in animals and humans 9 John B. Kaneene, Bruce Kaplan, James H. Steele, and Charles O. Thoen 3 Public health significance of zoonotic tuberculosis caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex 21 Adam J. Langer and Philip A. LoBue 4 Mycobacterium bovis infection in humans and animals with an emphasis on countries in Central and South America 35 Isabel N. de Kantor, Pedro M. Torres, Eliana Roxo, Alfredo Garin, Luis A. Paredes Noack, María D. Sequeira, María Susana Imaz, Nora Morcillo, and María Alice da Silva Telles 5 Pathogenesis of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis 51 Charles O. Thoen and Raúl G. Barletta 6 Epidemiology of Mycobacterium bovis 63 Julian A. Drewe, Dirk U. Pfeiffer, and John B. Kaneene 7 Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium bovis 79 Julian A. Drewe and Noel H. Smith 8 New and current approaches for isolation, identification, and genotyping of Mycobacterium bovis 89 Suelee Robbe-Austerman and Claude Turcotte 9 Tuberculosis in animals in South Africa 99 Nick Kriek 10 Status and control of bovine tuberculosis in Ethiopia 109 Asseged Bogale, Berhanu Tameru, and Tsegaye Habtemariam 11 Distribution, public health significance, and control status of bovine tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis in Uganda 133 David Nganwa and Asseged Bogale 12 Bovine tuberculosis: Epidemiology, zoonotic transmission, activities, and challenges toward its control in Nigeria 149 Simeon I.B. Cadmus and F. Olalekan Ayanwale 13 Factors contributing to the transmission of bovine tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis and its control status in Sudan 159 Ehsan Abdalla and David Nganwa 14 Overview of bovine tuberculosis in Ghana 175 Gregory Banayah Mwinyelle and Andy Alhassan 15 Status and control of tuberculosis in animals in Pakistan 181 M. Tariq Javed 16 Zoonotic tuberculosis in humans, elephants, and other animals in Nepal 191 Mahesh Bhandari and Charles O. Thoen 17 Zoonotic tuberculosis in India 197 Rishendra Verma 18 An overview of Mycobacterium bovis infections in domestic and wild animals in Korea 203 Han Sang Yoo and Kyoungjin J. Yoon 19 Mycobacterium bovis infection and control in China 213 Aizhen Guo, Yingyu Chen, and Huanchun Chen 20 Zoonotic tuberculosis in Australia and New Zealand 221 Graham Nugent and Debra V. Cousins 21 Bovine tuberculosis eradication in the United States: A century of progress 235 Alecia Larew Naugle, Mark Schoenbaum, C. William Hench, Owen L. Henderson, and Jack Shere 22 The occurrence of M. bovis cases in U.S. cattle, 2001–2011 253 Katie Portacci, Jason Lombard, Mark Schoenbaum, Kathleen Orloski, and Mark Camacho 23 The importance of M. bovis infection in cervids on the eradication of bovine tuberculosis in the United States 263 Michael J. Gilsdorf and John B. Kaneene 24 Evaluation of antemortem diagnostic tests for detecting bovine tuberculosis infection in the United States 277 Mark Schoenbaum, María Celia Antognoli, and Kathleen Orloski 25 Canada’s bovine tuberculosis eradication program: Past and present 287 Noel Harrington, Krista Howden, and Claude Turcotte 26 Bovine tuberculosis eradication program in Mexico 291 Alejandro Perera Ortiz, José Alfredo Gutiérrez-Reyes, Estela Flores Velázquez, Guillermo Agustín Reyes Escalona, and Eli Tonatiuh Selva Hernández 27 Epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis in the Republic of Serbia with a brief overview of the current epidemiological situation in the region 309 Dejan Krnjaic, Budimir Plavsic, and Slavoljub Stanojevic 28 The impact of an integrated wildlife and bovine tuberculosis eradication program in Ireland 323 Michael Sheridan, Margaret Good, Simon J. More, and Eamonn Gormley 29 Bovine tuberculosis eradication in France 341 María Laura Boschiroli and Jean-Jacques Bénet 30 Animal tuberculosis in Spain: A multihost system 349 Christian Gortazar and Mariana Boadella 31 Tuberculosis eradication in Italy 357 Laura Chiavacci, Alessandro Dondo, Maria Goria, Giuliana Moda, Luigi Ruocco, Patrizia Vignetta, and Simona Zoppi 32 Status of bovine tuberculosis control in countries of Central Europe and countries of the former Soviet Union 369 Ivo Pavlik 33 Zoonotic tuberculosis in nonhuman primates 383 Pat A. Frost, Paul P. Calle, Hilton Klein, and Charles O. Thoen Index 399

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Book SynopsisEquine Neurology, Second Edition provides a fully updated new edition of the only equine-specific neurology book, with comprehensive, clinically oriented information.Trade Review“I thoroughly recommend it and would not be without it now.” (Veterinary Record, 14 November 2015) “The second edition of Equine Neurologyedited by Martin Furr and Stephen Reed is a valuable reference for veterinary students, general practitioners, and specialists.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2015)Table of ContentsContributors List vii Preface ix Video Clips Demonstrating Clinical Signs x Section 1: Foundations of Clinical Neurology 1 Overview of Neuroanatomy 3 Caroline Hahn and Jerry Masty 2 Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Blood–Brain Barrier 21 Martin Furr 3 Immunology of the Central Nervous System 36 Martin Furr 4 Pharmaceutical Considerations for Treatment of Central Nervous System Disease 46 Véronique A. Lacombe and Martin Furr 5 Fundamental Neurophysiology 58 Craig Johnson and Caroline Hahn Section 2: Clinical Equine Neurology 6 Examination of the Nervous System 67 Martin Furr and Stephen Reed 7 Differential Diagnosis and Management of Horses with Seizures or Alterations in Consciousness 79 Véronique A. Lacombe and Martin Furr 8 Differential Diagnosis of Equine Spinal Ataxia 93 Martin Furr 9 Differential Diagnosis and Management of Cranial Nerve Abnormalities 99 Robert J. MacKay 10 Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Horses 123 Joseph J. Bertone 11 Headshaking 130 Monica Aleman and Kirstie Pickles 12 Differential Diagnosis of Urinary Incontinence and Cauda Equina Syndrome 139 Melissa Hines 13 Differential Diagnosis of Muscle Tremor and Paresis 149 Amy L. Johnson 14 Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of the Nervous System 157 George M. Strain, Frank Andrews and Veronique A. Lacombe 15 Anesthetic Considerations for Horses with Neurologic Disorders 184 Adriana G. Silva 16 The Basics of Equine Neuropathology 191 Fabio Del Piero and John L. Robertson 17 Diagnostic Imaging of the Equine Nervous System 215 Katherine Garrett Section 3: Specific Disease Syndromes 18 Equid Herpesvirus‐Associated Myeloencephalopathy 225 Lutz S. Goehring 19 Mosquito‐Borne Infections Affecting the Central Nervous System 233 Maureen T. Long 20 Contagious Neurological Diseases 262 Maureen T. Long 21 Bacterial Infections of the Central Nervous System 273 Martin Furr 22 Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis 285 Martin Furr and Daniel K. Howe 23 Parasitic Infections of the Central Nervous System 306 Martin Furr 24 Miscellaneous Infections of the Central Nervous System 314 Martin Furr 25 Disorders Associated with Clostridial Neurotoxins: Botulism and Tetanus 319 Martin Furr 26 Neurodegenerative Disorders 328 Robert J. MacKay 27 Equine Hepatic Encephalopathy 343 Tom Divers 28 Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Myelopathy 349 Amy L. Johnson and Stephen Reed 29 Electrolyte Abnormalities and Neurologic Dysfunction in Horses 368 Ramiro E. Toribio 30 Cervical Articular Process Disease Fractures and Other Axial Skeletal Disorders 386 Richard Hepburn 31 Congenital Malformation of the Nervous System 401 Martin Furr 32 Central Nervous System Trauma 406 Yvette S. Nout‐Lomas 33 Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System 429 Martin Furr 34 Equine Neurotoxic Agents and Conditions 437 Martin Furr 35 Neonatal Encephalopathy and Related Conditions 455 Martin Furr 36 Miscellaneous Movement Disorders 465 Caroline Hahn 37 Stereotypic and Behavior Disorders 472 Carissa L. Wickens and Katherine A. Houpt 38 Miscellaneous Conditions 484 Martin Furr Index 488

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Book SynopsisEquine Clinical Immunology offers comprehensive information on equine immunological disorders.Table of ContentsContributors, ix Preface, xi 1 The Immune System, 1M. Julia B. Felippe 1.1 Definition, 1 1.2 The organs of the immune system, 1 1.3 The immune cells and soluble molecules, 2 1.4 B and T cell activation in lymphoid tissues, 6 1.5 When the immune response goes wrong, 9 References, 10 2 The Immune System of the Young Horse, 11Rebecca L. Tallmadge 2.1 Definition, 11 2.2 Equine immune system development, 11 2.3 Unique susceptibilities and disorders of young horses, 16 2.4 Vaccinology teaches about neonatal immunity, 18 References, 18 3 The Immune System of the Older Horse, 23Amanda A. Adams and David W. Horohov 3.1 Definition, 23 3.2 Clinical conditions associated with aging, 23 3.3 Immunosenescence and vaccination, 23 3.4 Nutrition in enhancing immunity in the old horse, 26 3.5 Conclusion, 27 References, 27 4 Anaphylaxis, 31Rolfe M. Radcliffe 4.1 Definition, 31 4.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 31 4.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 32 4.4 Diagnostics, 33 4.5 Treatment, 34 4.6 Prevention, 36 4.7 Prognosis and clinical outcomes, 37 References, 37 5 Allergy, 39Bettina Wagner 5.1 Definition, 39 5.2 Culicoides hypersensitivity, 39 5.3 Urticaria, 43 5.4 Recurrent airway obstruction, 44 References, 44 6 Immune-Mediated Cytopenias, 47Thomas J. Divers 6.1 Definition, 47 6.2 Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, 47 6.3 Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, 50 6.4 Immune-mediated neutropenia, 53 References, 54 7 Bullous Diseases of the Skin and Mucosa, 55Jeanine Peters-Kennedy and Rebecca E. Ruby 7.1 Definition, 55 7.2 Immune-mediated bullous dermatoses, 55 7.3 Pemphigus complex, 57 7.4 Cutaneous adverse drug reactions, 61 7.5 Erythema multiforme, 62 7.6 Lupus erythematosus, 64 References, 65 8 Serum Sickness, 69Lais R.R. Costa 8.1 Definition, 69 8.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 69 8.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 69 8.4 Diagnostics, 71 8.5 Treatment and prevention, 71 References, 72 9 Vasculitis, 73James S. W. Prutton and Nicola Pusterla 9.1 Definition, 73 9.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 73 9.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 73 9.4 Diagnostics, 75 9.5 Treatment, 75 9.6 Thrombophlebitis, 75 9.7 Pastern and cannon leukocytoclastic vasculitis, 76 9.8 Drug-induced vasculitis, 76 9.9 Photo-activated vasculitis (photodynamic drugs), 77 9.10 Strongylus vulgaris, 77 9.11 Equine granulocytic anaplasmosis, 77 9.12 Equine viral arteritis, 78 9.13 Equine herpesvirus-1, 78 9.14 African horse sickness, 78 References, 79 10 Purpura Hemorrhagica, 83Laszlo M. Hunyadi and Nicola Pusterla 10.1 Definition, 83 10.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 83 10.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 83 10.4 Diagnostics, 84 10.5 Treatment and prevention, 85 References, 86 11 Glomerulonephritis, 87M. Julia B. Felippe 11.1 Definition, 87 11.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 87 11.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 87 11.4 Diagnostics, 88 11.5 Treatment and prognosis, 88 References, 88 12 Inflammatory and Immune-Mediated Muscle Disorders, 91Sian Durward-Akhurst and Stephanie J. Valberg 12.1 Definition, 91 12.2 Infarctive purpura hemorrhagica, 91 12.3 Rhabdomyolysis associated with Streptococcus equi, 93 12.4 Immune-mediated myositis in Quarter Horse-related breeds, 94 12.5 Systemic calcinosis, 96 12.6 Uncharacterized immune-mediated and inflammatory myopathies, 97 12.7 Sarcocystis myositis, 97 References, 98 13 Granulomatous Diseases, 101Lais R.R. Costa 13.1 Definition, 101 13.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 101 13.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 101 13.4 Diagnostics, 104 13.5 Treatment and prevention, 105 13.6 Types of cell-mediated hypersensitivity reactions, 105 References, 110 14 Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 113Gillian A. Perkins 14.1 Definition, 113 14.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 113 14.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 113 14.4 Diagnostics, 115 14.5 Treatment and prognosis, 116 References, 117 15 Recurrent Uveitis, 121Brian C. Gilger 15.1 Definition, 121 15.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 121 15.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 121 15.4 Diagnostics, 123 15.5 Treatment and prevention, 124 15.6 Prognosis and clinical outcomes, 124 References, 125 16 Recurrent Airway Obstruction and Summer Pasture-Associated Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 127Michela Bullone and Jean-Pierre Lavoie 16.1 Definition, 127 16.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 127 16.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 128 16.4 Diagnostics, 134 16.5 Treatments and prevention, 136 References, 137 17 Inflammatory Airway Disease, 145Mathilde Leclère and Jean-Pierre Lavoie 17.1 Definition, 145 17.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 145 17.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 145 17.4 Types of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid inflammation and cytokine profile, 147 17.5 Links between IAD and heaves, 148 17.6 Links between IAD and EIPH, 148 17.7 Diagnostics, 148 17.8 Treatment and prevention, 149 17.9 Prognosis and clinical outcomes, 150 References, 150 18 Inflammation, Endotoxemia and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, 153Erin L. McConachie and Kelsey A. Hart 18.1 Definition, 153 18.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 154 18.3 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 155 18.4 Multi-systemic response triggered by inflammatory mediators, 157 18.5 Diagnostics, 160 18.6 Treatment, 162 18.7 Prognosis and clinical outcome, 166 References, 166 19 Leukemia, 173Tracy Stokol 19.1 Definition, 173 19.2 Classification of leukemias, 173 19.3 Specialized diagnostic techniques for leukemia, 173 19.4 Chronic leukemia, 175 19.5 Acute leukemia, 177 References, 179 20 Lymphoma, 181SallyAnne L. Ness 20.1 Definition, 181 20.2 Signalment and clinical signs, 181 20.3 Forms of equine lymphoma, 182 20.4 Immunologic mechanisms and etiologic associations, 183 20.5 Diagnostics, 183 20.6 Classification of lymphomas, 185 20.7 Prognosis and treatment, 186 20.8 Monitoring, 189 References, 189 21 Immunodeficiencies, 193M. Julia B. Felippe 21.1 Definition, 193 21.2 Classification of immunodeficiencies, 194 References, 202 22 Immunologic Testing, 205M. Julia B. Felippe 22.1 Definition, 205 22.2 Types of immunologic testing, 205 References, 211 23 Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatories, 213Michelle H. Barton 23.1 Definition, 213 23.2 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 213 References, 228 24 Immunosuppressive Therapy, 237M. Julia B. Felippe 24.1 Definition, 237 24.2 Types of immunosuppressive drugs, 237 References, 240 25 Immunomodulators, 243Elizabeth G. Davis 25.1 Definition, 243 25.2 Immunologic mechanisms, 243 25.3 Commercially available immunostimulants for use in horses, 244 References, 249 26 Immunoglobulin Therapy, 251Elizabeth G. Davis 26.1 Definition, 251 26.2 Immunologic mechanisms, 251 References, 254 27 Plasmapheresis, 257Nathan M. Slovis 27.1 Definition, 257 27.2 Methods for preparing plasma products, 257 27.3 Apheresis, 258 27.4 Therapeutic plasmapheresis, 258 27.5 Complications of therapeutic plasmapheresis, 260 References, 260 28 Principles of Vaccination, 263Noah D. Cohen and Angela I. Bordin 28.1 Definition, 263 28.2 Efficacy and effectiveness of vaccines, 263 28.3 Safety of vaccines, 271 28.4 Key knowledge-gaps in equine vaccinology, 273 28.5 Protocols for vaccination, 275 References, 276 29 Types of Vaccines, 279Angela I. Bordin and Noah D. Cohen 29.1 Definition, 279 29.2 Immunologic mechanisms, 279 29.3 Immune responses to vaccination, 282 29.4 Routes of vaccination, 284 29.5 Adjuvants and vaccine delivery systems, 285 29.6 Important diseases with unavailable effective vaccines, 285 References, 286 30 Transplantation Immunology, 289Rebecca L. Tallmadge 30.1 Definition, 289 30.2 Equine MHC genes: genomic organization and variation, 289 30.3 Determining equine MHC haplotypes, 290 30.4 Immunosuppression and engraftment, 291 30.5 Graft rejection, 292 30.6 Current transplantation applications, 293 References, 294 31 Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy, 297Gerlinde R. Van de Walle, Catharina De Schauwer and Lisa A. Fortier 31.1 Definition, 297 31.2 Regenerative functions of mesenchymal stem cells, 297 31.3 Immunologic mechanisms and associations, 298 31.4 Sources of equine mesenchymal stem cells, 299 31.5 Characterization of equine mesenchymal stem cells, 300 31.6 Applications of equine mesenchymal stem cells in equine regenerative medicine, 302 References, 306 32 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, 311M. Julia B. Felippe 32.1 Definition, 311 32.2 Hematopoietic stem cell sources, 311 32.3 Pre-transplantation conditioning, 313 32.4 Post-transplantation immunosuppression, 313 32.5 Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the horse, 313 References, 315 Index, 317

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Book SynopsisA unique, case-based guide to diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions encountered in canine internal medicine Canine Internal Medicine: What''s Your Diagnosis? is an ideal guide to how internal medicine cases are handled in the clinical setting. This text is part of an exciting series, which combines problem-based learning, case studies, and questions and answers. Designed for veterinarians in practice and students, the series presents material in a format designed to enhance critical thinking and understanding. Adopting a case-based approach, chapters are built around body systems and are directed by questions to test the reader''s ability to interpret clinical history, illustrative images and diagnostic results in order to provide differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans and treatment options. Common pitfalls in diagnosis and management are discussed, and you will benefit from the experience of the author as a busy and experienceTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vii Dedication ix How to Use This Book xi Introduction xiii Section A Endocrinology 1 Case 1 presenting with polyuria/polydipsia 3 Case 2 presenting with seizures 17 Case 3 presenting with lethargy and weight loss 27 Case 4 presenting with alopecia and polyuria/polydipsia 39 Case 5 presenting with weight gain, lethargy and coat abnormalities 53 Section B Haematology and Immunology 61 Case 6 presenting with lethargy and pigmenturia 63 Case 7 presenting with lethargy and vomiting 75 Case 8 presenting with lethargy and lameness 85 Case 9 presenting with lethargy and lameness also 99 Section C Hepatobiliary Disease 105 Case 10 presenting with abdominal pain 107 Case 11 presenting with mentation abnormalities 117 Case 12 presenting with jaundice 131 Section D Gastroenterology 153 Case 13 presenting with diarrhoea, ascites and seizures 155 Case 14 presenting with inappetence and vomiting 167 Case 15 presenting with diarrhoea and weight loss 181 Case 16 presenting with regurgitation 195 Section E Respiratory 205 Case 17 presenting with cough and tachypnoea 207 Case 18 presenting with episodes of dyspnoea 217 Case 19 presenting with tachypnoea 225 Section F Ear, Nose and Throat 237 Case 20 presenting with exercise intolerance 239 Case 21 presenting with epistaxis 247 Section G Cardiovascular 259 Case 22 presenting with lethargy and ascites 261 Case 23 presenting with lethargy and heart murmur 275 Section H Urology and Nephrology 287 Case 24 presenting with azotaemia on pre-anaesthetic blood sample 289 Case 25 presenting with dysuria 303 Case 26 presenting with haematuria 311 Section I Reproductive/Genital Tract 325 Case 27 presenting with blood from the penis 327 Section J Oncology 339 Case 28 presenting with pelvic limb swelling 341 Case 29 presenting with weight loss and tachypnoea 349 Case 30 presenting with lymphadenomegaly 361 Section K Neurology 379 Case 31 presenting with ocular changes and regurgitation 381 Case 32 presenting with stiffness and dysphagia 389 Section L Infectious diseases 395 Case 33 presenting with lethargy and polyuria 397 Case 34 presenting with lethargy, vomiting and jaundice 413 Appendix 1: Index of Tables and Figures, Pearls and Clinical Skills Generated 421 Appendix 2: Diagnosis by Case 435 Appendix 3: Conversion Table of SI to Common Units 437 Index 439

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Book SynopsisProvides an interdisciplinary approach to the veterinary dental patient and offers guidance on all aspects of integrating dentistry into veterinary general practice The Veterinary Dental Patient: A Multidisciplinary Approach helps veterinarians understand the dental aspects of every canine and feline patient and shows them how to effectively manage their oral health. It also provides guidance to the rest of the veterinary team so they can offer a coordinated approach when recommending and performing veterinary dentistry as a regular part of general practice. Edited by two prominent veterinary dentists who are Board Certified in both Europe and the United States, the text includes the latest information on safe anesthetic and monitoring protocols, accurate diagnosis and management, and referring patients to specialists. Chapters cover: establishing a dental presence in general veterinary practice; nutrition, oral health, and feeding dental patients; local, regional, and systemic complications of dental diseases; pain management; ophthalmic considerations; common situations for malpractice and mistakes; oral and maxillofacial surgery; extraction techniques and equipment; drug dosages and more. The book also offers several helpful appendixes. The Veterinary Dental Patient: A Multidisciplinary Approach is an essential book for all vets in general small animal practice as well as the wider veterinary team, including managers, veterinary nurses and technicians, and administrative staff.Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xi About the Companion Website xiii Part I General Considerations: How to Start Dentistry 1 1 Establishing a Dental Presence within a General Veterinary Practice 3Jerzy Gawor 2 Marketing and Communication in Veterinary Dentistry 27Rachel Perry 3 Teaching Veterinary Dentistry 37Zlatko Pavlica, Jerzy Gawor, and Lisa Mestrinho 4 Distribution of Tasks Around the Dental Patient in General Practice: Receptionists, Technicians, and Other Veterinary Team Members 45Mary Berg 5 Prophylactic Program for Oral Health 59Brook Niemiec 6 Nutrition, Oral Health, and Feeding Dental Patients 75Michał Jank 7 Antimicrobials in Veterinary Dentistry 87J. Scott Weese 8 Dental Patient Welfare 109Kymberley C. McLeod Part II The Dental Patient 119 9 Local, Regional, and Systemic Complications of Dental Diseases 121Jerzy Gawor and Brook Niemiec 10 Hereditary Oral Disorders in Purebred Dogs and Cats 133Jerzy Gawor 11 Pain Management in the Dental Patient 139Paulo Steagall and Peter Pascoe 12 Anesthesia of the Dental Patient 169Victoria M. Lukasik 13 The Dental Patient and Its General Conditions: Cardiac Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Pregnancy, History of Seizures, and Brachycephalic Syndrome 189Eva Eberspächer-Schweda 14 Ophthalmic Considerations in the Veterinary Dental Patient 201Jamie J. Schorling 15 Oral Health in the Context of Other Planned Surgeries 211Daniel Koch 16 Systemic Diseases Influencing Oral Health and Conditions 219Jerzy Gawor 17 Common Situations of Malpractice and Mistakes, and How Best to Avoid Them 233Jerzy Gawor and Brook Niemiec 18 Dentistry Through Life: Pediatric and Geriatric Dentistry 245Jerzy Gawor and Brook Niemiec Part III Dentistry in Daily Practice: What Every Veterinarian Should Know 259 19 Management of the Dental Patient 261Jerzy Gawor and Brook Niemiec 20 Professional Dental Cleaning 269Brook Niemiec 21 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: What’s the Difference? 291Jerzy Gawor 22 Extraction Techniques and Equipment 305Brook Niemiec 23 Oral Emergencies 319Jerzy Gawor 24 Feline Dentistry 339Jerzy Gawor and Brook Niemiec Part IV When to Call the Specialist 363 25 A Brief Introduction to Specific Oral and Dental Problems that Require Specialist Care 365Jerzy Gawor 26 How to Cooperate with a Specialist 373Brook Niemiec Useful Algorithms for the Management of Oral Problems 377Jerzy Gawor Appendix A: Drugs and Doses 387Margo Karriker Appendix B: Instruments Handling and Sharpening 393Jerzy Gawor Appendix C: Abbreviations and Dental Charts 399Jerzy Gawor Appendix D: List of Hereditary Problems and Breed Predispositions in Dogs and Cats 409Jerzy Gawor Appendix E: Tolerance of Malocclusion and Dental Abnormalities in Dogs 419Jerzy Gawor Appendix F: Assisted Feeding in Dental Patients (website) 423Michał Jank and Jerzy Gawor Index 429

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Book SynopsisA concise and practical quick reference guide to treating reptiles in first opinion veterinary practice Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice is the ideal guide for the busy veterinarian treating reptile cases. Designed as a quick reference guide, but with comprehensive coverage of all the topics needed for first opinion practice, the book presents the principles of reptile medicine and surgery. Richly illustrated chapters cover anatomy, physiology, behaviour, husbandry, reproduction, common diseases and disorders, and much more. Application in a clinical setting is emphasized throughout, including guidance on the physical examination, diagnostic testing and imaging, treatment options, and anaesthetic and surgical techniques. Practical quick-reference guideideal for the busy, first-opinion veterinary practitionerRichly illustrated in full colour throughoutEdited by a team of highly experienced exotic animal veterinariansUseful reference for those studying for postgradTrade Review“There are 33 chapters covering everything from anatomy and husbandry, to diseases, imaging, nutrition and surgery. Diseases have been covered in chapters dedicated to systems [...] There are two absolute standouts of this book that I haven’t encountered in many other books before. There are two successive chapters on ‘Setting Up and Equipping a Reptile Practice’ and ‘The Reptile Consultation’, which provide beautiful guiding principles for getting into this growing field, right down to marketing of the service. The second standout is chapter 17: ‘Differential Diagnoses: A Problem-Based Approach’. The chapter runs for 36 pages and contains nothing but lists of differentials for common presenting signs of the four major reptile taxa: snakes, lizards, chelonians and crocodilians. Every major disease text should contain such a chapter and I cannot wait until the authors release the searchable app for this. [...] The text probably won’t contain the level of information a reptilian disease researcher might covet, but would be perfect for the general practitioner looking to start in reptiles, the general practitioner faced with a single question from a keen owner, the already established reptile expert and most certainly would be perfect for those veterinarians embarking upon membership examinations to Australian and New Zealand College in exotic pet medicine.”Australian Veterinary Journal Volume 97 No 10, October 2019Table of ContentsList of Contributors xi Preface xv 1 Taxonomy and Introduction to Common Species 1Bob Doneley 2 Anatomy and Physiology of Reptiles 15Bairbre O’Malley 3 Behaviour in the Wild and in Captivity 33Robert Johnson 4 Husbandry and Nutrition 45Michelle Kischinovsky, Aidan Raftery and Shivananden Sawmy 5 Enclosure Design 61Michael McFadden, Deborah Monks, Bob Doneley and Robert Johnson 6 Lighting 75Frances M. Baines 7 Reproduction 91Timothy J. Portas 8 Reptile Paediatrics 105Deborah Monks and Bob Doneley 9 Setting Up and Equipping a Reptile Practice 115Bob Doneley, Shane Simpson, Angela M. Lennox and John Chitty 10 The Reptile Consultation 125Bob Doneley and Brendan Carmel 11 Diagnostic Testing 135Rachel E. Marschang, Frank Pasmans, Tim Hyndman, Mark Mitchell and An Martel 12 Diagnostic Imaging 145Zden¨§k Knotek, Shane Simpson and Paolo Martelli 13 Clinical Techniques and Supportive Care 159Kimberly Vinette Herrin 14 Reptile Pharmacology 175Tim Hyndman 15 Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases 185Brendan Carmel and Robert Johnson 16 Infectious Diseases and Immunology 197Tim Hyndman and Rachel E. Marschang 17 Differential Diagnoses: A Problem©\Based Approach 217Helen McCracken, Brendan Carmel, John Chitty, Bob Doneley, Robert Johnson, Angela M. Lennox, Deborah Monks and Annabelle Olsson 18 Disorders of the Integument 255Linda Vogelnest 19 Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System 273Robert Johnson and Bob Doneley 20 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 287Tegan Stephens and Alex Rosenwax 21 Diseases of the Respiratory System 299Melinda L. Cowan 22 Disorders of the Reproductive System 307Timothy J. Portas 23 Diseases of the Urinary Tract 323Peter Holz 24 Diseases of the Nervous System 331Hamish Baron and David N. Phalen 25 Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 345Adolf K. Maas 26 Diseases of the Organs of Special Senses 357Alex Rosenwax and Tegan Stephens 27 Analgesia and Anaesthesia 369Annabelle Olsson and Mark Simpson 28 Surgery 383Zden¨§k Knotek and Stacey Leonatti Wilkinson 29 Turtle Shell Repair 397Jane Roffey and Sasha Miles 30 Necropsy 409Catherine M. Shilton 31 Reptile Parasitology in Health and Disease 425Jan Šlapeta, David Modrý, Robert Johnson 32 Nursing the Reptile Patient 441Gary Fitzgerald and Emma Whitlock 33 Euthanasia 449Tim Hyndman Appendix 1: Formulary 453 Appendix 2: Reference Intervals for Commonly Kept Reptile Species 473 Index 481

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Book SynopsisBlackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Second Edition provides essential information about treating medical emergencies using a quick-reference format ideal for the fast-paced emergency setting. Offers fast access to important information during a small animal emergency Presents topics alphabetically with identically formatted topics for ease of use Adds information on 25 new diseases and updates throughout, plus updated references and more information on drugs available outside the US Features color photographs to depict the diseases and conditions discussed Includes access to a companion website with client education handouts to download and use in practice Trade Review"The second edition of Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care is a great reference for emergency doctors, interns, and residents. It contains easily accessible information, excellent photographs, and diagrams regarding conditions commonly and uncommonly seen in emergency-critical care practice. The book is well organized and contains many excellent etiology and pathophysiology tips." JAVMA, January 2018Table of ContentsContributor List ix Preface xv About the Companion Website xvi Chapter 1 Acetaminophen Toxicity 1 Chapter 2 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 9 Chapter 3 Anterior Uveitis 17 Chapter 4 Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity 25 Chapter 5 Arterial Thromboembolism 31 Chapter 6 Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter 42 Chapter 7 Atrial Standstill 49 Chapter 8 Atrioventricular Block 55 Chapter 9 Blood Transfusion Reaction 64 Chapter 10 Brachial Plexus Injury 71 Chapter 11 Bromethalin Rodenticide Toxicity 77 Chapter 12 Bundle Branch Block – Left 84 Chapter 13 Bundle Branch Block – Right 88 Chapter 14 Canine Distemper 93 Chapter 15 Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 100 Chapter 16 Cholecalciferol – Rodenticide Toxicity 109 Chapter 17 Chylothorax 117 Chapter 18 Coonhound Paralysis 125 Chapter 19 Diabetic Ketoacidosis 131 Chapter 20 Diaphragmatic Hernia 138 Chapter 21 Disorders of Chloride 146 Chapter 22 Disorders of Phosphorus 150 Chapter 23 Disorders of Sodium 155 Chapter 24 Drowning and Submersion Injury 161 Chapter 25 Dystocia and Uterine Inertia 169 Chapter 26 Electric Cord Injury 177 Chapter 27 Epistaxis 183 Chapter 28 Esophageal Foreign Body 191 Chapter 29 Ethylene Glycol Toxicity 197 Chapter 30 Feline Bronchitis 203 Chapter 31 Feline Infectious Peritonitis 214 Chapter 32 Feline Leukemia Virus Infection 221 Chapter 33 Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease 229 Chapter 34 Feline Panleukopenia 238 Chapter 35 Gastric Dilation-Volvulus Syndrome 245 Chapter 36 Gastrointestinal Foreign Body/Obstruction 254 Chapter 37 Glaucoma 262 Chapter 38 Heat Stroke and Heat-Induced Illness 272 Chapter 39 Hemoabdomen 283 Chapter 40 Hepatic Encephalopathy 291 Chapter 41 Hyperglycemia 300 Chapter 42 Hyperkalemia 306 Chapter 43 Hyperosmolarity 312 Chapter 44 Hypertension 318 Chapter 45 Hypertrophic and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy 331 Chapter 46 Hyphema 339 Chapter 47 Hypoadrenocorticism 346 Chapter 48 Hypokalemia 352 Chapter 49 Hypotension 358 Chapter 50 Hypothermia 364 Chapter 51 Hypoxemia 370 Chapter 52 Idioventricular Dysrhythmias 377 Chapter 53 Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia 382 Chapter 54 Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia 394 Chapter 55 Intussusception 405 Chapter 56 Ivermectin Toxicity 410 Chapter 57 Lily Toxicity 415 Chapter 58 Lower Urinary Tract Infections – Canine and Feline 421 Chapter 59 Macadamia Nut Toxicity 434 Chapter 60 Magnesium Disorders 437 Chapter 61 Metabolic Acidosis 445 Chapter 62 Metabolic Alkalosis 452 Chapter 63 Metaldehyde Toxicity 457 Chapter 64 Murmurs 462 Chapter 65 Mycotoxins – Aflatoxins 468 Chapter 66 Mycotoxins – Tremorgens 474 Chapter 67 NSAID Toxicosis 479 Chapter 68 Organophosphate Intoxication 486 Chapter 69 Otitis Media and Otitis Interna – Canine 493 Chapter 70 Paraphimosis 506 Chapter 71 Parvoviral Enteritis – Canine 509 Chapter 72 Pericardial Effusion 517 Chapter 73 Pleural Effusion 533 Chapter 74 Pneumonia – Aspiration 542 Chapter 75 Pneumonia – Bacterial 549 Chapter 76 Pneumothorax 557 Chapter 77 Proptosis 568 Chapter 78 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 576 Chapter 79 Pulmonary Contusions 587 Chapter 80 Pulmonary Edema – Cardiogenic 593 Chapter 81 Pulmonary Edema – Noncardiogenic 603 Chapter 82 Pulmonary Thromboembolism 611 Chapter 83 Pyometra 620 Chapter 84 Pyothorax 628 Chapter 85 Raisin and Grape Toxicity 637 Chapter 86 Retinal Detachment 644 Chapter 87 Schiff-Sherrington 651 Chapter 88 Scleral and Corneal Lacerations 654 Chapter 89 Seizures 663 Chapter 90 Septic Peritonitis 672 Chapter 91 Serotonin Syndrome 682 Chapter 92 Shock – Cardiogenic 688 Chapter 93 Shock – Distributive 695 Chapter 94 Smoke Inhalation 703 Chapter 95 Snake Bite – Coral Snakes 711 Chapter 96 Snake Bite – Pit Vipers 721 Chapter 97 Spider Bite – Black Widow 732 Chapter 98 Spider Bite – Brown Spiders 738 Chapter 99 Spinal Fracture 750 Chapter 100 Spinal Shock 757 Chapter 101 Splenic Torsion 761 Chapter 102 Supraventricular Tachycardia 766 Chapter 103 Syncope 773 Chapter 104 Tick Paralysis 780 Chapter 105 Tracheal Collapse 785 Chapter 106 Traumatic Myocarditis 791 Chapter 107 Urethral Obstruction – Canine 797 Chapter 108 Urethral Obstruction – Feline 805 Chapter 109 Urethral Prolapse 813 Chapter 110 Vaginal Hyperplasia/Prolapse 817 Chapter 111 Ventricular Dysrhythmias 822 Chapter 112 Vestibular Disease 827 Chapter 113 Vomiting/Hematemesis 835 Chapter 114 Von Willebrand Disease 843 Chapter 115 Zinc Toxicity 849 Index 855

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Book SynopsisAnalgesia and Anesthesiafor the Ill or Injured Dog and Cat provides a comprehensive guide to anesthesia and pain management protocols, specifically tailored to ill or critically injured dogs and cats. Provides fast access to anesthesia and pain management protocols specifically tailored to ill or critically injured dogs and catsTakes a case-based structure to make it easy to find and apply relevant informationPresents step-by-step clinical procedures and techniquesSupplies concise, relevant background information for all drugs recommended in the protocols, highlighting recommendations and cautions for specific patient conditionsIncludes detailed information for geriatric, pregnant, nursing, and pediatric patients and those with cardiac, liver or kidney pathologyTrade Review"[This book] is designed to be a desktop manual and is written in a manner that provides readers quick and easy access to detailed information on the topics discussed. The book is written by highly respected experts in the field, and the content flows smoothly through their different areas of knowledge and experience…. It is a valuable addition to our clinic’s reference library, and I will be suggesting it as a reference to students who rotate through our emergency service." JAVMA, MAR 15, 2019, VOL 254, NO. 6Table of ContentsList of Contributors viii Preface ix Acknowledgements x 1 General Considerations for Pain Management upon Initial Presentation and during Hospital Stay Karol Mathews 2 Physiology and Pathophysiology of Pain 8Tamara Grubb 3 Physiologic and Pharmacologic Applications to Manage Neuropathic Pain 17Karol Mathews 4 Physiology and Pharmacology: Clinical Application to Abdominal and Pelvic Visceral Pain 51Karol Mathews 5 Physiology and Management of Cancer Pain 64Karol Mathews and Michelle Oblak 6 Movement‐Evoked and Breakthrough Pain 68Karol Mathews 7 Pain: Understanding It 70Karol Mathews 8 Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of Pain in Dogs and Cat 81Karol Mathews 9 Pharmacologic and Clinical Application of Sedatives 112Melissa Sinclair 10 Pharmacologic and Clinical Application of Opioid Analgesics 119Melissa Sinclair 11 Pharmacologic and Clinical Application of Non‐Steroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Analgesics 134Karol Mathews 12 Pharmacologic and Clinical Principles of Adjunct Analgesia 144Karol Mathews and Tamara Grubb 13 Pharmacologic and Clinical Application of General Anesthetics 165Melissa Sinclair 14 Local Anesthetic Techniques 171Alexander Valverde 15 Integrative Techniques for Pain Management 204Cornelia Mosley and Shauna Cantwell 16 The Veterinary Technician/Nurse’s Role in Pain Management 217Andrea Steele 17 Optimal Nursing Care for the Management of Pain 219Andrea Steele 18 Preparation and Delivery of Analgesics 230Andrea Steele 19 Cardiovascular Disease as a Co‐Morbidity for Anesthesia and Analgesia of Non‐Related Emergencies 244Tamara Grubb 20 Kidney Disease as a Co‐Morbidity for Anesthesia and Analgesia of Non‐Related Emergencies 255Melissa Sinclair 21 Liver Disease as a Co‐Morbidity for Anesthesia and Analgesia of Non‐Related Emergencies 263Melissa Sinclair 22 Managing the Aggressive Patient 270Andrea Steele and Tamara Grubb 23 Analgesia and Anesthesia for Pregnant Cats and Dogs 279Karol Mathews and Melissa Sinclair 24 Analgesia and Anesthesia for Nursing Cats and Dogs 294Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb, Melissa Sinclair and Andrea Steele 25 Physiologic and Pharmacologic Application of Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Pediatric Patient 308Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 26 Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Geriatric Patient 328Karol Mathews, Melissa Sinclair, Andrea Steele and Tamara Grubb 27 Analgesia and Anesthesia for Head and Neck Injuries or Illness 336Karol Mathews, Melissa Sinclair, Andrea Steele and Tamara Grubb 28 Torso, Thorax and Thoracic Cavity: Illness and Injury 356Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 29 Torso and Abdomen: Illness and Injuries 375Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 30 Pelvic Cavity/Abdomen, Perineum and Torso: Illness and Injuries Urogenital System and Perineum 391Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 31 Musculoskeletal Injuries and Illness 409Karol Mathews, Melissa Sinclair, Andrea Steele and Tamara Grubb 32 Vertebral Column (Vertebrae and Spinal Cord) 423Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 33 Integument Injuries and Illness 439Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele 34 Environmental Injuries 454Karol Mathews, Tamara Grubb and Andrea Steele Index 465

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Book SynopsisLife-Threatening Cardiac Emergencies for the Small Animal Practitioneroffers a quick reference to recognizing and treating common cardiac arrhythmias and emergent cardiac conditions in canine and feline patients, designed for fast access during an emergency. Offers quick and easy access to key information for diagnosing and managing arrhythmias and cardiac conditions in dogs and cats Designed for ease of use in the fast-paced emergency setting Presents clear, reproducible ECGs, radiographs, and echocardiograms for reference and comparison Part of the Rapid Reference series providing small animal practitioners with ideal quick references for patient-side guidance Trade Review"Life-Threatening Cardiac Emergencies for the Small Animal Practitioner is a quick reference for some of the most common small animal cardiac emergencies that private practitioners encounter. The text describes a basic approach to ECG interpretation and provides a concise evaluation and review of many common cardiac arrhythmias categorized by heart rate as well as some commonly diagnosed cardiac conditions. The images presented are clear JAVMA • Vol 250 • No. 12 • June 15, 2017 1405 and easy to follow and understand with the captions provided. This book is not intended to provide readers with a detailed explanation of the electrophysiology and potential variations of arrhythmias or complete review of cardiac pathophysiology. The information presented is basic and geared more for quick reference by primary care veterinarians rather than cardiologists and is comprehensive in this regard. Overall, it is a concise, well-organized basic reference guide for common cardiac emergencies of small animals" (Reviewed by Maribeth J. Bossbaly, VMD, DACVIM, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown, Pa 15th June 2017)Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii 1 Normal ECG 1 Before recording 1 ECG set up 2 Recording the ECG 2 What is measured 3 Normal ECG 3 Calculating the heart rate 3 Calculating the mean electrical axis 5 Measuring the complexes 5 2 Bradyarrhythmias 8 Sinus bradycardia 8 Sinus arrhythmia 9 Sinus arrest 10 Atrial standstill 10 AV block overview 12 First-degree AV block 12 Second-degree AV block 12 Third-degree AV block 13 Asystole 15 Cardiopulmonary arrest 16 Escape rhythms 20 3 Tachyarrhythmias 22 Atrial premature complexes 22 Ventricular premature complexes 23 Differentiating SVT from VT 25 Supraventricular tachycardia 27 Atrial fibrillation 29 Ventricular pre-excitation 32 Re-entrant tachycardia 33 Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome 34 Ventricular tachycardia 36 Accelerated idioventricular rhythm 39 Ventricular flutter 40 Ventricular fibrillation 40 Torsade de pointes 41 4 Miscellaneous arrhythmias and cardiac conditions 42 Artifacts and anomalies 42 Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy 42 AV junctional rhythms 45 Junctional escape beats 45 Junctional rhythm 46 Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome (sick sinus syndrome) 47 Electrical alternans (pericardial effusion) 48 Left bundle branch block 50 Left anterior fascicular block 51 Right bundle branch block 52 ST segment abnormalities 52 T wave abnormalities 53 Canine congestive heart failure—mitral valve insufficiency 55 Canine dilated cardiomyopathy 58 Feline aortic thromboembolism (saddle thrombus) 61 Feline congestive heart failure 64 Heartworm—caval syndrome (CS) 68 Pericardial effusion 73 5 Electrolyte disturbance and the ECG 77 Hyperkalemia 77 Hypokalemia 78 Hypercalcemia 78 Hypocalcemia 79 6 Emergency algorithms 80 Bradycardia algorithm 80 Tachycardia algorithm 80 Asystole algorithm (CPR) 80 Arrhythmia drug chart 80 Further reading 86 Index 87

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Book SynopsisAcomplete, all-in-one resource for head and neck imaging in dogs, cats, and horses Veterinary Head and Neck Imaging is a comprehensive reference for the diagnostic imaging of the head and neck in dogs, cats, and horses. The book provides a multimodality, comparative approach to neuromusculoskeletal, splanchnic, and sense organ imaging. It thoroughly covers the underlying morphology of the head and neck and offers an integrated approach to understanding image interpretation. Each chapter covers a different area and discusses developmental anatomy, gross anatomy, and imaging anatomy, as well as the physical limitations of different modalities and functional imaging. Commonly encountered diseases are covered at length. Veterinary Head and Neck Imaging includes all relevant information from each modality and discusses multi-modality approaches. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to the principles of veterinary head and neck imaging, including imaging technology, interprTable of ContentsPreface xi Section 1 Introduction to Head and Neck Imaging in Animals 1 1 Some Basic Concepts About Head and Neck Anatomy 3 1.1 Terms of Location, Orientation, and Movement 4 1.2 External Features of the Head and Neck 11 1.3 Overview of Neuroanatomic Localization During Neuroimaging 13 1.3.1 Divisions of the Central Nervous System 15 1.3.2 Neuroaxis Localization 20 1.3.3 Clinical Descriptors for the Location of Intracranial Abnormalities 26 References 32 2 Some Basic Concepts about Medical Imaging 33 2.1 Introduction 33 2.1.1 What is an Image? 33 2.1.2 What is Medical Imaging? 34 2.2 Medical Imaging Devices 39 2.2.1 Imaging Technologies 39 2.2.2 Imaging Techniques, Applications, and Examinations 41 2.3 The Medical Image 47 2.3.1 Picture Elements and Volumetric Picture Elements 47 2.3.2 Representing Tissue Characteristics through the Grayscale 50 2.3.3 Resolution 52 2.4 Image Evaluation 56 2.4.1 Getting Started 56 2.4.2 Imaging Signs and Patterns 59 2.4.3 Image Evaluation 66 References 67 Section 2 Musculoskeletal Imaging 69 3 The Musculoskeletal System 71 3.1 Imaging Anatomy 71 3.1.1 Bone 71 3.1.2 Imaging Anatomy – Joints and Ligaments 90 3.1.3 Muscle and Tendons 96 3.1.3.1 Fascia and Fascial Compartments 111 3.2 Musculoskeletal Abnormalities 119 3.2.1 Developmental Malformations 120 3.2.1.1 Cranium, Face, and Craniocervical Junction 120 3.2.1.2 Vertebrae 126 3.2.2 Degenerative Diseases 131 3.2.2.1 Joints 132 3.2.2.2 Vertebrae 138 3.2.3 Inflammatory Diseases 138 3.2.3.1 Infectious 142 3.2.3.2 Noninfectious 146 3.2.4 Neoplasia 150 3.2.5 Nutritional, Metabolic, Toxic Diseases 162 3.2.6 Trauma 170 3.2.6.1 Soft-tissue Trauma 171 3.2.6.2 Fracture 173 3.2.6.3 Dislocation 183 References 190 4 Intervertebral Disks 198 4.1 Imaging Anatomy 198 4.2 Intervertebral Disk Abnormalities 200 4.2.1 Developmental Malformations 200 4.2.2 Infection/Inflammation 202 4.2.3 Trauma 204 4.2.4 Degeneration 208 4.2.5 Herniation 214 References 236 Section 3 Nervous System Imaging 241 5 Cerebrospinal Fluid 243 5.1 Imaging Anatomy 243 5.2 CSF Production, Absorption, and Flow 246 5.3 Cerebrospinal Fluid Abnormalities 250 5.3.1 Intra-Axial Fluid Accumulations 251 5.3.2 Extra-Axial Fluid Accumulations 268 5.3.3 Intramedullary Fluid Accumulations 272 5.3.4 Extramedullary Fluid Accumulations 275 References 285 6 The Central Nervous System 289 6.1 Imaging Anatomy 289 6.2 Brain and Spinal-Cord Abnormalities 297 6.2.1 Imaging Patterns of CNS Disease 297 6.2.1.1 Some Additional Imaging Signs 300 6.2.1.2 Contrast Enhancement 302 6.2.2 Secondary Intracranial Abnormalities 308 6.2.2.1 Intracranial Hypertension 308 6.2.2.2 Cerebral Edema 310 6.2.2.3 MRI Signs Induced by Seizures 313 6.2.2.4 Brain Herniation 314 6.2.3 Developmental Malformations 321 6.2.4 Vascular Disorders 328 6.2.4.1 Ischemia 329 6.2.4.2 Hemorrhage 341 6.2.4.3 Hemorrhagic Infarction 349 6.2.5 Trauma 349 6.2.5.1 Traumatic Brain Injury 350 6.2.5.2 Traumatic Spinal-Cord Injury 356 6.2.6 Neoplasia 364 6.2.7 Inflammatory Diseases 385 6.2.7.1 Infectious 400 6.2.7.2 Noninfectious 428 6.2.8 Degenerative Diseases 440 References 452 7 The Peripheral Nervous System 475 7.1 Imaging Anatomy 475 7.1.1 Cranial Nerves 478 7.1.2 Spinal Nerves 495 7.1.2.1 The Cervical Nerves 499 7.1.2.2 The Brachial Plexus 500 7.1.2.3 The Sympathetic Division 501 7.2 Peripheral Nerve Abnormalities 503 7.2.1 Neoplasia 506 7.2.2 Trauma 510 7.2.3 Inflammatory Diseases 511 7.2.4 Compression 512 7.2.5 Degenerative Diseases 513 References 522 Section 4 Splanchnic (Viscera), Vascular, and Sense Organ Imaging 525 8 The Digestive System 527 8.1 Imaging Anatomy 527 8.1.1 Oral Cavity 527 8.1.2 Pharynx 540 8.1.3 Cervical Esophagus 544 8.2 Digestive Track Abnormalities 545 8.2.1 Developmental Malformations 545 8.2.2 Dysphagia 552 8.2.3 Neoplasia 564 8.2.4 Inflammation 579 References 598 9 The Respiratory System 602 9.1 Imaging Anatomy 602 9.1.1 Nasal Cavities and External Nose 602 9.1.2 Paranasal Sinuses 606 9.1.3 Nasopharynx, Larynx, and Cervical Trachea 611 9.2 Respiratory Track Abnormalities 620 9.2.1 Developmental Anomalies 620 9.2.2 Inflammation/Infection 625 9.2.3 Neoplasms 630 9.2.4 Degenerative Disorders 634 References 668 10 Sense Organs, Circulatory System, and Endocrine System 673 10.1 Imaging Anatomy 673 10.1.1 Eye 673 10.1.2 Ear 674 10.1.3 Circulatory System 681 10.1.4 Endocrine System 691 10.2 Orbital Disorders 693 10.2.1 Trauma 695 10.2.2 Inflammatory Disease 702 10.2.3 Neoplasms 705 10.3 Ear Disorders 707 10.3.1 Ear Diseases 707 10.3.2 Guttural Pouch Disease 715 10.3.3 Imaging Patterns of Disease 718 10.4 Circulatory and Endocrine Disorders 722 10.4.1 Developmental Anomalies 722 10.4.2 Endocrine Disorders 723 10.4.3 Circulatory System Disorders 733 References 764 Index 773

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a detailed guide to hand-rearing techniques for raising young birds, providing complete coverage of a wide variety of avian species and taxonomic groups for all avian care professionals. Chapters are written by expert rehabilitation, aviculture, and zoo professionals, and include useful references and bibliographies for further reading and research. Each chapter provides valuable information on appropriate intervention, housing, feeding, and care. Hand-Rearing Birds, Second Edition presents 50 chapters, including 12 new chapters on species or groups of species not featured in the previous edition. It also features color photographs that help illustrate many concepts pertinent to birds. This important reference: Offers a detailed guide to hand-rearing techniques including species-specific guides to caring for and raising young birds Covers a wide variety of avian species and taxonomic groups Discusses how to examine a chick toTrade Review“The second edition of Hand-Rearing Birds is an impressive update that is a must-have resource for anyone who is in the position of raising young birds…. The text, although extensive, is a pleasure to read. It contains many useful tips and tricks for working with each unique species. This book is the ultimate resource for anyone looking for a comprehensive yet practical guide to raising many of the world’s wonderful feathered creatures.” - JAVMA | DEC 15, 2020 | VOL 257 | NO. 12Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors ix Preface xix Acknowledgments xxi 1 Baby Bird Basics 1Rebecca S. Duerr 2 Identification and Aging 19Linda M. Tuttle-Adams 3 Incubation 53Susie Kasielke 4 Ratites 75Dale A. Smith 5 Ducks, Geese, and Swans 89Marjorie Cahak Gibson 6 Sea Ducks 107Michele Goodman 7 Domestic Poultry 119Nora Pihkala and Yuko Sato 8 Wild Turkeys, Quail, Grouse, and Pheasants 137Marjorie Cahak Gibson 9 Loons 151Renée Schott and Jesse Menne 10 Grebes 167Jessika Madison-Kennedy and Rebecca S. Duerr 11 Flamingos 183Laurie Conrad and Susie Kasielke 12 Penguins 201Linda Henry 13 African Penguins 219Nicky Stander and Romy Klusener 14 Shearwaters and Petrels 237Tracy Anderson 15 Cormorants 251Michelle Bellizzi, Isabel Luevano, and Jennifer Linander 16 Brown Pelicans 265Yaritza Acosta 17 Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns 273Megan Shaw Prelinger, Jennifer Linander, and Rebecca S. Duerr 18 Ibis 289Laurie Conrad 19 Vultures 307Susie Kasielke 20 Diurnal Raptors 329Louise Shimmel 21 Eagles 345Marjorie Cahak Gibson 22 Coots, Gallinules, and Rails 363Marie Travers and Isabel Luevano 23 Cranes 377Marjorie Cahak Gibson 24 Shorebirds 393Libby Osnes Erie and Aimee Greenebaum 25 Alcids 407David A. Oehler 26 Gulls and Terns 425Meryl Faulkner 27 Pigeons and Doves 437Nancy Eilertsen and Guthrum Purdin 28 Turacos 457Kateri J. Davis 29 Yellow-billed Cuckoos 467Maureen Eiger 30 Roadrunners 477Elizabeth Penn (Penny) Elliston 31 Owls 485Lisa (Elisa) Fosco 32 Goatsuckers 497Linda Hufford 33 Swifts 509Jayne Neville and Veronica Bowers 34 Hummingbirds 521Elizabeth Penn (Penny) Elliston 35 Mousebirds 539Kateri J. Davis 36 Hornbills, Kingfishers, Hoopoes, and Bee-eaters 549Patricia Witman and Nicole LaGreco 37 Toucans 567Martin Vince 38 Woodpeckers 575Nancy Barbachano and Rebecca S. Duerr 39 Wild Parrots 587Nikki Buxton and Sophie Hebert Saulnier 40 Lorikeets 611Carol Stanley 41 Insects and Other Arthropods as Food 623Mark Finke, Liz Koutsos, and Diane Winn 42 Corvids 641Elaine Friedman 43 Small Insectivores 665Veronica Bowers 44 North American Swallows 683Veronica Bowers 45 Thrushes, Mimids, and Thrush Relatives 705Linda M. Tuttle-Adams 46 Towhees 719Ashton Kluttz and Dana A. Glei 47 Grackles, Blackbirds, and Other Icterids 731Maureen Eiger and Guthrum Purdin 48 House Finches, Goldfinches, and House Sparrows 741Guthrum Purdin and Rebecca S. Duerr 49 Grosbeaks and Cardinals 759Veronica Bowers and Jessika Madison-Kennedy 50 Java Sparrows 771Jo Gregson and Andrew Bowkett Appendix A Record Sheet Example 779Appendix B Energy Requirements for Growing Birds 781 Appendix C Songbird Washing Instructions 785Veronica Bowers Index 789

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive scholarly treatment of bed bugs since 1966 This book updates and expands on existing material on bed bugs with an emphasis on the worldwide resurgence of both the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L., and the tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus (F.). It incorporates extensive new data from a wide range of basic and applied research, as well as the recently observed medical, legal, and regulatory impacts of bed bugs. Advances in the Biology and Management of Modern Bed Bugs offers new information on the basic science and advice on using applied management strategies and bed bug bioassay techniques. It also presents cutting-edge information on the major impacts that bed bugs have had on the medical, legal, housing and hotel industries across the world, as well as their impacts on public health. Advances in the Biology and Management of Modern Bed Bugs offers chapters that cover the history of bed bugs; their global resurgence; their impact on society; their basiTable of ContentsList of Contributors xix Foreword xxiii Acknowledgments xxv Introduction 1Stephen L. Doggett, Dini M. Miller and Chow-Yang Lee Part I Bed Bugs in Society 7 1 Bed Bugs Through History 9Michael F. Potter 2 Bed Bugs in Popular Culture 27Stephen L. Doggett and David Cain Part II The Global Bed Bug Resurgence 43 3 The Bed Bug Resurgence in North America 45Dini M. Miller 4 The Bed Bug Resurgence in Latin America 51Roberto M. Pereira, Ana Eugenia de Carvalho Campos, Joao Justi (Jr.) and Márcio R. Lage 5 The Bed Bug Resurgence in Europe and Russia 59Richard Naylor, Ondřej Balvín, Pascal Delaunay, and Mohammad Akhoundi References 66 6 The Bed Bug Resurgence in Asia 69Chow‐Yang Lee, Motokazu Hirao, Changlu Wang, and Yijuan Xu 7 The Bed Bug Resurgence in Australia 81Stephen L. Doggett and Toni Cains 8 The Bed Bug Resurgence in Africa 87Josephus Fourie and Dionne Crafford 9 The Bed Bug Resurgence in the Indian Subcontinent 95Anil S. Rao and Joshua A. Rao 10 The Bed Bug Resurgence in the Middle East 101Odelon Del Mundo Reyes Part III Bed Bug Impacts 107 11 Dermatology and Immunology 109Shelley Ji Eun Hwang, Stephen L. Doggett and Pablo Fernandez‐Penas 12 Bed Bugs and Infectious Diseases 117Stephen L. Doggett 13 Mental Health Impacts 127Stéphane Perron, Geneviève Hamelin and David Kaiser 14 Miscellaneous Health Impacts 133Stephen L. Doggett 15 Fiscal Impacts 139Stephen L. Doggett, Dini M. Miller, Karen Vail and Molly S. Wilson Part IV Bed Bug Biology 149 16 Bed Bug Biology 151Sophie E.F. Evison, William T. Hentley, Rebecca Wilson, and Michael T. Siva‐Jothy 17 Chemical Ecology 163Gerhard Gries 18 Population Genetics 173Warren Booth, Coby Schal and Edward L. Vargo 19 Physiology 183Joshua B. Benoit 20 Symbionts 193Mark Goodman 21 Bed Bug Laboratory Maintenance 199Mark F. Feldlaufer, Linda‐Lou O’Connor and Kevin R. Ulrich Part V Bed Bug Management 209 22 Bed Bug Industry Standards: Australia 211Stephen L. Doggett 23 Bed Bug Industry Standards: Europe 217Richard Naylor 24 Bed Bug Industry Standards: USA 221Jim Fredericks 25 A Pest Control Company Perspective 225Joelle F. Olson, Mark W. Williams and David G. Lilly 26 Prevention 233Molly S. Wilson 27 Detection and Monitoring 241Richard Cooper and Changlu Wang 28 Non‐chemical Control 257Stephen A. Kells 29 Insecticide Resistance 273Alvaro Romero 30 Chemical Control 285Chow‐Yang Lee, Dini M. Miller and Stephen L. Doggett 31 Limitations of Bed Bug Management Technologies 311Stephen L. Doggett and Mark F. Feldlaufer 32 Bed Bug Education 323Jody Gangloff‐Kaufmann, Allison Taisey Allen and Dini M. Miller Part VI Bed Bug Control in Specific Situations 331 33 Low‐income Housing 333Richard Cooper and Changlu Wang 34 Multi‐Unit Housing 341Dini M. Miller 35 Shelters 347Molly S. Wilson 36 Hotels 351David Cain 37 Healthcare Facilities 357Stephen L. Doggett 38 Aircraft 363Adam Juson and Catherine Juson 39 Cruise Ships and Trains 369David G. Lilly and Garry Jones 40 Poultry Industry 375Allen Szalanski Part VII Legal Issues 383 41 Bed Bugs and the Law in the USA 385Jeffrey Lipman and Dini M. Miller 42 Bed Bugs and the Law in the United Kingdom 397Clive Boase 43 Bed Bugs and the Law in Australia 403Toni Cains, David G. Lilly and Stephen L. Doggett 44 Bed Bugs and the Law in Asia 409Andrew Ho‐Ohara and Chow‐Yang Lee 45 On Being an Expert Witness 413Paul J. Bello and Dini M. Miller Part VIII Bed Bugs: the Future 419 46 Bed Bugs: the Future 421Chow‐Yang Lee, Dini M. Miller and Stephen L. Doggett Index 429

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Book SynopsisField Manual for Small Animal Medicine offers anyone working in resource-limited environments a practical resource for delivering veterinary care outside the traditional hospital or clinic setting. Offers the only comprehensive resource for best practices when practicing veterinary medicine in resource-limited environmentsIntegrates practical and cost-effective protocols where the ideal solution may not be availablePresents information on vital topics such as operating a field spay/neuter clinic, emergency sheltering, sanitation and surgical asepsis, preventive care practices, zoonotic diseases, and euthanasiaServes as a quick reference guide for common surgical procedures, cytology interpretation, anesthesia and treatment protocols, and drug dosingTrade Review"Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive guide for those interested in large-scale veterinary and shelter work with small animals....this book excels in illustrating the most commonly encountered field conditions.... The book outlines various protocols from gold-standard protocols to alternative protocols. This is important because resources are often limited in the field and you have to be creative with what resources are available." JAVMA, MAR 15, 2019, VOL 254, NO. 6Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Acknowledgments xi 1 Introduction to Working in the Field 1Katherine Polak and Ann Therese Kommedal 2 Stray Dog Population Management 15Tamara Kartal and Andrew N. Rowan 3 Community Engagement and Education 29Natasha Lee 4 Humane Canine Handling, Capture, and Transportation 47Mark R. Johnson, Katherine Polak, and Consie von Gontard 5 Operating a Field Spay/Neuter Clinic 71Susan Monger 6 General Anesthesia and Analgesia 121Carolyn McKune and Sheilah Robertson 7 Regional Anesthesia and Local Blocks 165Carolyn McKune and Amanda Shelby 8 Nonsurgical Fertility Control 179Valerie A.W. Benka 9 Spay/Neuter Surgical Techniques 201 9.1 Orchiectomy and Ovariohysterectomy 203Lori Bierbrier and Hillary Causanschi 9.2 Ovariohysterectomy – Flank Approach 229J.F. Reece 10 Ancillary Surgical Procedures 237 10.1 Forelimb, Hindlimb, and Digit Amputation 239Tatiana Motta and Lawrence Hill 10.2 Enucleation 249Joshua S. Eaton 11 Sanitation and Surgical Asepsis 263Brian A. DiGangi and Ann Therese Kommedal 12 Euthanasia in Veterinary Field Projects 289I. Kati Loeffler 13 Treatment Protocols 307Katherine Polak, Jennifer Landis, Natasha Lee, Kate Kuzminski, and Ahne Simonsen 14 Diagnostic Techniques 415 14.1 Point-of-Care Testing 417Jennifer Bolser 14.2 Cytology 441Laurie M. Millward 14.3 Blood Smear Evaluation 457Emily Walters 14.4 Neurologic Examination 465Patrick J. Kenny 15 Emergency Medicine and Procedures 481Cynthia Delany 16 Wellness and Preventive Care 529Brian A. DiGangi 17 Prevention Considerations for Common Zoonotic Diseases 559Amie Burling 18 Emergency Animal Sheltering 589Adam Parascandola 19 Program Monitoring and Evaluation 621Elly Hiby and J.F. Reece 20 Formulary 627Rachael Kreisler Index 675

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Book SynopsisErrors in Veterinary Anesthesia is the first book to offer a candid examination of what can go wrong when anesthetizing veterinary patients and to discuss how we can learn from mistakes.Trade Review"This book serves as definitive reading for all faculty, residents, interns and technicians in veterinary anesthesiology...Each chapter provides excellent clinical vignettes of mistakes and inaccuracies....For anyone looking to improve their practice of veterinary medicine or formulating a system for morbidity-mortality rounds, this book is essential reading. Excellent." (Doody Enterprises 24/03/2017)"Errors in Veterinary Anesthesia is an informative and necessary read for anyone interested in starting and managing an anesthesia service in a progressive veterinary practice or a large veterinary institution. It delves deeply into the subject and describes how errors in anesthesia are made and what can be done to prevent or correct them"....... "I was particularly engaged by the book’s introduction because it describes a management culture that, in my opinion, has been overlooked consciously or unconsciously by veterinary medicine"...... "One of the strengths of this book is the 4 chapters devoted to actual clinical scenarios in which errors were made or near misses occurred and how they were handled"..... "I think this book will also appeal and be very useful to the managers of forward-thinking general practices. Overall, I recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their anesthetic and personnel management skills" (Reviewed by Dianna Ovbey, DVM, MS, DACVAASoutheast Veterinary Anesthesia Services, Charleston, SC 15th June 2017 AVMA)Table of ContentsPreface, ix Acknowledgments, xi Introduction, xiii 1 Errors: Terminology and Background, 1 Error: terminology, 1 Conclusion, 5 References, 5 2 Errors: Organizations, Individuals, and Unsafe Acts, 7 Error causation: technical factors, 7 Error causation: organizational and supervision factors, 7 Error causation: environmental factors, 12 Error causation: personnel factors, 12 Error causation: human factors, 12 Error causation: other factors, 22 Conclusion, 22 References, 22 3 Reporting and Analyzing Patient Safety Incidents, 25 The limitation in only counting errors, 25 How can we learn the most from our errors?, 26 Analyzing patient safety incidents, 36 Conclusion, 43 References, 43 4 Equipment and Technical Errors in Veterinary Anesthesia, 45 Cases, 47 Near miss vignettes, 51 Conclusion, 57 References, 58 5 Medication Errors in Veterinary Anesthesia, 59 Cases, 60 Near miss vignettes, 66 Conclusions, 69 References, 69 6 Errors of Clinical Reasoning and Decision-making in Veterinary Anesthesia, 71 Cases, 72 Near miss vignettes, 85 Conclusion, 87 References, 87 7 Errors of Communication and Teamwork in Veterinary Anesthesia, 89 Cases, 89 Near miss vignette, 95 Conclusion, 96 References, 97 8 Error Prevention in Veterinary Anesthesia, 99 General strategies for error prevention, 100 Specific strategies for error prevention, 104 Conclusion, 119 References, 119 Appendix A. Suggested Readings, 121 Appendix B. Terminology, 123 Appendix C. ACVAA Monitoring Guidelines, 127 Appendix D. ACVAA Guidelines for Anesthesia in Horses, 131 Appendix E. A Brief History of Checklists, 133 Appendix F. FDA Anesthesia Apparatus Checkout, 135 Appendix G. Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists Anaesthetic Safety Checklist, 137 Appendix H. Critical Clinical Condition Checklists, 139 Index, 149

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Book SynopsisAdvances in the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament, Second Edition presents in-depth, focused, and updated coverage of current knowledge on cruciate ligament rupture, using a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach.Table of ContentsAbout the Editor xi Foreword to the Second Edition xiiiKenneth A. Johnson Foreword xvR. Randy Basinger, ACVS Foundation Preface xviiPeter Muir Acknowledgements xixPeter Muir Contributing Authors xxi I Structure and Function 1 Introduction 1Peter Muir 1 Morphology and Function of the Cruciate Ligaments 3Hilde de Rooster and Eithne Comerford 2 Biomechanics of the Cruciate Ligaments 13Susannah J. Sample 3 Cruciate Ligament Remodeling and Repair 21Connie S. Chamberlain, Erin E. Crowley, and Ray Vanderby Jr. 4 Meniscal Structure and Function 31Antonio Pozzi and James L. Cook 5 Biomechanics of the Normal and Cranial Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Stifle 39Antonio Pozzi and Stanley E. Kim II Etiopathogenesis of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 45 Introduction 45Peter Muir 6 Histology of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 47Kei Hayashi 7 Genetics of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 57Lauren A. Baker and Peter Muir 8 Cruciate Ligament Matrix Metabolism and Development of Laxity 65Eithne Comerford 9 Morphological Risk Factors for Cruciate Ligament Rupture 73Eithne Comerford 10 Role of Nitric Oxide Production and Matrix Protease Activity in Cruciate Ligament Degeneration 81David E. Spreng and Simone Forterre 11 Role of Antibodies to Collagen Type I and II 89Hilde de Rooster and Eithne Comerford 12 Synovitis Precedes Stifle Instability Associated with Cruciate Ligament Rupture 93Jason A. Bleedorn 13 Role of Synovial Immune Responses in Stifle Synovitis 101Peter Muir III Clinical Features 107 Introduction 107Peter Muir 14 Epidemiology of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 109Lauren A. Baker and Peter Muir 15 History and Clinical Signs of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 115Peter Muir 16 Partial Rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament 119Peter Muir 17 Caudal Cruciate Ligament Rupture 123Peter Muir 18 Stress Imaging of the Stifle 127Stanley E. Kim 19 Stifle Ultrasonography 135Cristi R. Cook 20 Computed Tomography (CT) of the Stifle 141Ingrid Gielen and Henri van Bree 21 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Stifle 155Peter V. Scrivani 22 Risk Prediction of Cruciate Ligament Rupture using Stifle Diagnostic Imaging 165Peter Muir IV Surgical Treatment 169 Introduction 169Peter Muir 23 Arthroscopy and Arthrotomy of the Stifle 171Brian S. Beale, Donald A. Hulse, Antonio Pozzi, and Peter Muir 24 Joint Lavage 185Peter Muir 25 Extracapsular Stabilization 189Selena Tinga and Stanley E. Kim 26 Intra-Articular Repair for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in the Dog 201Jeffery J. Biskup and Michael G. Conzemius 27 Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy 217Susan L. Schaefer 28 Tibial Tuberosity Advancement 227Randy J. Boudrieau 29 Closing Cranial Wedge Ostectomy and Triple Tibial Osteotomy 243Simon C. Roe 30 Treatment of Excessive Tibial Plateau Angle 253Michael P. Kowaleski 31 Surgical Management of Cruciate Ligament Rupture Combined with Patella Luxation 261Anke Langenbach and Denis J. Marcellin-Little 32 Biomechanics of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Stifle Treated by Tibial Osteotomies 271Antonio Pozzi, Stanley E. Kim, and Selena Tinga 33 Arthroscopic Follow-Up after Surgical Stabilization of the Stifle 279Brian S. Beale and Donald A. Hulse 34 Cranial Cruciate Ligament Debridement 291David E. Spreng 35 Surgical Treatment of Concurrent Meniscal Injury 295Samuel P. Franklin, James L. Cook, and Antonio Pozzi 36 Meniscal Release 301Antonio Pozzi and James L. Cook 37 Progression of Osteoarthritis after Stifle Stabilization Surgery 307Susannah J. Sample 38 Clinical Outcomes after Surgical Treatment of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 313Mary Sarah Bergh and Steven C. Budsberg 39 Success and Failure after Stifle Stabilization Surgery 317Michael G. Conzemius and Richard B. Evans 40 Diagnosis and Management of Orthopaedic Infection after Stifle Surgery 323Noël M.M. Moens V Medical Management of Cruciate Ligament Rupture 331 Introduction 331Peter Muir 41 Medical Therapy for Stifle Osteoarthritis 333Steven C. Budsberg 42 Rehabilitation for Dogs with Cruciate Ligament Rupture 343Denis J. Marcellin-Little and Courtney J. Arnoldy VI Future Directions 353 Introduction 353Peter Muir 43 Clinical Research Design and Patient-Oriented Outcomes 355Dorothy Cimino Brown 44 Total Knee Replacement in the Dog 363Matthew J. Allen, William D. Liska, and Valentina Brioschi 45 Regenerative Medicine and Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair 371Gabriel S. Perrone, Martha M. Murray, and Patrick Vavken 46 Disease-Modifying Medical and Cell-Based Therapy 379Susannah J. Sample and Peter Muir Index 385

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of the first edition ofInfectious Disease Management in Animal Sheltersin 2009, research and practice in the field of shelter medicine have advanced significantly. This updated second edition of that seminal workprovides the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to preventing, managing, and treating infectious diseases affecting cats, dogs and exotic small companion mammals in animal shelters. Throughout the book, the authorsnoted experts on the topicbridge the gap between medicine (both individual and group) and management. The book is filled with practical strategies that draw onthe latest research and evidence-based medicine as well as the authors' personal experience in the field. While the text highlights strategies for the prevention of illness and mitigation of disease spread, the book also contains practical information on treatment and considerations for adoption. This important text: Offers the only book dedicated to the topic of infectious disease manTable of ContentsContributors ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv 1 Introduction to Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters 1 Kate F. Hurley and Lila Miller 2 Wellness 13 Brenda Griffin 3 Data Surveillance 46 Janet Scarlett 4 Diagnostic Testing 60 Brian A. DiGangi 5 Necropsy Techniques 94 Patricia A. Pesavento 6 Outbreak Management 113 Jeanette O’Quin 7 Pharmacology 143 Virginia R. Fajt 8 Sanitation 166 Cynthia Karsten 9 Canine and Feline Vaccinations and Immunology 191 Laurie J. Larson and Ronald D. Schultz 10 Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) 221 Elizabeth A. Berliner 11 Canine Distemper Virus 256 Sandra Newbury 12 Canine Influenza 274 Stephanie Janeczko 13 Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease 289 Annette Litster 14 Canine Parvovirus and Other Canine Enteropathogens 321 Erin Doyle 15 Feline Panleukopenia 337 Helen Tuzio 16 Feline Coronavirus and Feline Infectious Peritonitis 367 Elizabeth A. Berliner 17 Internal Parasites 393 Dwight D. Bowman, Araceli Lucio-Forster, and Stephanie Janeczko 18 Heartworm Disease 419 Martha Smith-Blackmore 19 External Parasites 443 Dwight D. Bowman, Araceli Lucio-Forster, and Stephanie Janeczko 20 Dermatophytosis 462 Sandra Newbury 21 Zoonosis 500 Brian A. DiGangi and Lila Miller 500 22 Rabies 521 G. Robert Weedon and Catherine M. Brown 23 Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Viruses 546 Julie K. Levy 24 Exotic Companion Mammals (Ferrets, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Rodents) 562 Jennifer Graham and S. Emmanuelle Knafo Index 609

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Book SynopsisEQUINE ANESTHESIA AND CO-EXISTING DISEASE The first book covering anesthesia in equine patients with pre-existing diseases or conditions Equine Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease offers practical guidance on anesthetizing horses with pre-existing diseases or other unique conditions. Filling a significant gap in available literature, this authoritative reference is the ideal companion to existing publications on basic management principles, equipment, and complications in equine anesthesia. Detailed chapters, co-authored by anesthesiologists and other allied specialists, offer a body-system approach to anesthesia considerations in horses presenting with a variety of disease conditions. Each chapter contains foundational knowledge such as pathophysiology or diagnostic techniques, clinical images, practical information for pharmacologic selection, and technical requirements for completion of procedures. The text covers equine anesthesia management relevant toTable of ContentsContributing Authors viii Preface xi 1 Anesthetic Management for Dental and Sinus Surgery 1 2 Anesthetic Management for Ocular Interventions 16 3 Anesthetic Management for Inflammatory or Infectious Respiratory Diseases 35 4 Anesthetic Management for Surgery of the Respiratory Tract 73 5 Anesthetic Management for Interventional Cardiac Procedures 84 6 Anesthetic Management for Medical and Surgical Neurologic Conditions 116 7 Anesthetic Management for Orthopedic Conditions 137 8 Anesthetic Management for Muscular Conditions 159 9 Anesthetic Management for Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Procedures 195 10 Anesthetic Management for Gastrointestinal Diseases 216 11 Anesthetic Management for Endocrine Diseases and Geriatric Horses 229 12 Anesthetic Management for Urogenital Interventions 260 13 Anesthetic Management of Foals 292 14 Anesthetic Management of Other Domesticated and Non-Domesticated Equids 337 15 Accident and Error Management 352 Index 385

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Book SynopsisSmall Animal Dermatology: What's Your Diagnosis?provides practical information in an easy-to-reference, well-illustrated format, so that students and practicing veterinarians can develop their clinical dermatology skills and test their knowledge. It offers current diagnostic and therapeutic information on small animal skin diseases through real-world clinical cases. Organized by presenting complaint, each clinical problem is covered through case material and questions revolving around differential diagnoses, diagnostic tools, and treatment planning. Small Animal Dermatology: What''s Your Diagnosis?features actual clinical cases that demonstrate common clinical presentations. It covers both common and uncommon dermatologic problems, such as alopecia, changes in skin pigmentation, causes of itch, and more. Designed to enhance clinical problem solving skills, the book can be approached as a series of mini challenges, making it an excellent primer for new cliniciansTrade Review"Small Animal Dermatology: What’s Your Diagnosis? is the third book in a series that uses a case-based format to improve critical thinking and clinical problem solving. This book presents 34 cases of dogs and cats with skin diseases. The cases are arranged in 5 sections on the basis of clinical sign or lesion type. Each section has a well-written summary, which alone is useful to clinicians who want to improve their clinical skills. Each case is presented in a detailed easy-to-follow manner with logical explanations of examination findings, lists of differential diagnoses, recommended diagnostic tests, and treatment plans. For some cases, the clinical findings were either unusual for a common disease or non specific and complex, which emphasizes the need to consider a thorough list of differential diagnoses. Perspective buyers are cautioned that this book was written for a United Kingdom audience, and some of the treatments described are not available in other countries such as the United States. One criticism is that the images are quite small, particularly given the large amount of blank space present in the book. Dermatology is a highly visual field, so it is unfortunate that the layout and image quality were not optimized. Overall, this is a useful book for those in the veterinary profession wishing to challenge and improve their dermatologic problem-solving skills. Students, technicians, and practitioners will find the cases challenging and interesting. However, it is important to note that this book should not be considered a general reference because it does not cover all dermatologic diseases and is not organized or intended to be a textbook reference."- JAVMA | DEC 15, 2019 | VOL 255 | NO. 12Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii Abbreviations ix Introduction xi Section A Alopecia 1 Case 1 5 Case 2 13 Case 3 19 Case 4 25 Case 5 31 Case 6 37 Case 7 43 Case 8 49 Section B Pigmentation 55 Case 9 59 Case 10 65 Case 11 71 Case 12 75 Case 13 81 Case 14 87 Section C Pruritus 91 Case 15 95 Case 16 101 Case 17 105 Case 18 111 Case 19 115 Case 20 121 Section D Pustules, Crust and Scale 129 Case 21 133 Case 22 139 Case 23 145 Case 24 151 Case 25 157 Case 26 161 Case 27 167 Section E Ulceration 175 Case 28 179 Case 29 185 Case 30 189 Case 31 195 Case 32 201 Case 33 205 Case 34 209 Appendix 1: Diagnosis by Case 215 Appendix 2: Recommended Reading 217 Index 219

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Book SynopsisBlackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dermatology, Third Edition offers accessible, reliable information on canine and feline dermatology using the popular Blackwell''s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult formatnow with new topics, updated therapeutics, and improved images. Provides fast access to reliable information on treating dermatologic diseases and conditions in dogs and cats Uses the popular Blackwell''s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult format and alphabetic arrangement for quick reference Offers thorough updates to this popular handbook, including a new basics section, new topics, and updated therapeutics, as well as new and improved images of dermatoses for easy comparison with clinical cases Puts the most commonly used dermatology information at the clinician''s fingertips for rapid decision-making Includes access to a companion website with client education handouts to download and useTable of ContentsPreface ix About the Companion Website xi Section 1 Basics 1 Chapter 1 Epidermis in Clinical Dermatology 3 Chapter 2 Lesion Description/Terminology 11 Chapter 3 Diagnostic Culture and Identification (Bacterial and Fungal) 28 Chapter 4 Obtaining a Diagnostic Biopsy 36 Chapter 5 Practical Cytology 43 Chapter 6 Symptom Checker (Lesional and Regional Dermatoses) 59 Chapter 7 Antibiotic Stewardship and Emerging Resistant Bacterial Infections 142 Section 2 Diseases/Disorders 155 Chapter 8 Acne (Canine and Feline) 157 Chapter 9 Anal Furunculosis/Perianal Fistula 161 Chapter 10 Anal Sac Disorders 169 Chapter 11 Atopic Disease 173 Chapter 12 Autoimmune Blistering Diseases 187 Chapter 13 Bacterial Pyoderma 211 Chapter 14 Behavioral or Self-Injurious Dermatoses 227 Chapter 15 Biting and Stinging Insects 239 Chapter 16 Contact Dermatitis 265 Chapter 17 Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens–Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis 272 Chapter 18 Cutaneous Adverse Food Reactions 286 Chapter 19 Demodicosis (Canine and Feline) 296 Chapter 20 Dermatomyositis, Canine Familial 312 Chapter 21 Dermatophytosis 320 Chapter 22 Endocrinopathies, Atypical 337 Chapter 23 Eosinophilic Disease (Granuloma) Complex 351 Chapter 24 Epitheliotropic (Cutaneous) Lymphoma 365 Chapter 25 Histiocytic Proliferative Disorders 380 Chapter 26 Hyperadrenocorticism, Canine 394 Chapter 27 Hyperadrenocorticism, Feline Skin Fragility Syndrome 409 Chapter 28 Hypothyroidism 416 Chapter 29 Keratinization (Cornification) Disorders 430 Chapter 30 Leishmaniasis: Protozoan Dermatitis 458 Chapter 31 Lupus Erythematosus 467 Chapter 32 Malassezia Dermatitis 480 Chapter 33 Mast Cell Tumors 494 Chapter 34 Mycobacterial Infections 510 Chapter 35 Mycoses, Deep 521 Chapter 36 Nocardiosis and Actinomycosis 535 Chapter 37 Otitis Externa,Media, and Interna 541 Chapter 38 Panniculitis 563 Chapter 39 Photodermatoses 574 Chapter 40 Pododermatitis and Claw Disorders 588 Chapter 41 Pre- and Paraneoplastic Syndromes 615 Chapter 42 Sarcoptid Mites 634 Chapter 43 Sebaceous Adenitis, Granulomatous 648 Chapter 44 Sporotrichosis 658 Chapter 45 Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis 665 Chapter 46 Tumors, Common Skin and Hair Follicle 672 Chapter 47 Uveodermatologic Syndrome 692 Chapter 48 Vasculitis 698 Chapter 49 Viral Dermatoses 711 Chapter 50 Zoonosis 727 Appendix A Canine Genodermatoses 731 Appendix B Drug Formulary 747 Index 821

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Book SynopsisLocking Plates in Veterinary Orthopedics is a comprehensive and state-of-the-art guide to all aspects of using locking plates to treat orthopedic conditions in dogs, cats, and large animals. Offers a proven approach to using locking plates in veterinary practice Highlights practical clinical applications with illustrative clinical cases Includes information on the history, principles, and materials as well as specific techniques Presents data on both traumatic and non-traumatic applications Provides instructive color photographs to demonstrate the procedures Trade Review"Chapters are well illustrated with numerous figures and radiographs to assist readers with understanding locking plate concepts. Compared with other orthopedic surgery textbooks, this book provides a more thorough review of the nuances of multiple commercially available locking plate systems....This book will be a welcome addition to the library of any surgeon or practice where veterinary orthopedic surgery is regularly performed." JAVMA, MAR 15, 2019, VOL 254, NO. 6Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Disclosures xv 1 A Brief History of Veterinary Locking Plates Applications 1Karl C. Maritato I Principles of Locking Plate Application 7 2 Pitfalls of Locking Plate Applications 9Matthew D. Barnhart 3 The Biology of Locking Plate Applications 13Noël M.M. Moens 4 Dynamic Compression vs. Locking Plating − Is One “Better”? A Review of Biomechanical Principles and in vitro Testing 25Adam H. Biedrzycki 5 Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis 41Philipp Schmierer and Antonio Pozzi II Principles of Locking Plate Applications in Large Animals 51 6 Principles of Locking Plate Applications in Large Animals 53Janik C. Gasiorowski III Current Veterinary Locking Plate Instrumentation and Implants 69 7 The Advanced Locking Plate System (ALPS) 71Tomás Guerrero 8 The Fixin Implant System 77Kevin P. Benjamino and Massimo Petazzoni 9 The Liberty Lock System 83Karl C. Maritato 10 The Polyaxial (PAX) Advanced Locking System 87Matthew D. Barnhart 11 The String of Pearls (SOP) System 91Malcolm G. Ness 12 The Synthes Locking Compression Plate (LCP) System 97Jessica A. Dahlberg and Kenneth A. Bruecker IV Trauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples 103 IV-A Appendicular Skeletal Fractures 103 13 Humerus Fractures 105David R. Mason 14 Radius/Ulna Fractures 111Laurent P. Guiot and Reunan P. Guillou 15 Femur Fractures 121Ian Gordon Holsworth 16 Tibia Fractures 129Kei Hayashi IV-B Axial Skeletal Fractures 141 17 Pelvic Fractures 143Shawn C. Kennedy 18 Maxillofacial and Mandibular Fractures 147Boaz Arzi and Frank J.M. Verstraete 19 Spinal Fractures and Luxations 155Bianca F. Hettlich V Nontrauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples 165 V-A Corrective Osteotomies 165 20 Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture 167Mary Sarah Bergh 21 Double Pelvic Osteotomy for Hip Dysplasia 175Matthew D. Barnhart 22 Distal Femoral Osteotomy for Patella Luxation 179Ian Gordon Holsworth and Kirk L. Wendelburg V-B Arthrodesis 191 23 Arthrodesis 193Fred Pike V-C Spinal Diseases 201 24 Atlantoaxial Subluxation 203Karl C. Maritato 25 Caudocervical Spondylomyelopathy 209Noel Fitzpatrick 26 Lumbosacral Stabilization 221Noel Fitzpatrick Index 233

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to One Health: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Planetary Health offers an accessible, readable introduction to the burgeoning field of One Health. Provides a thorough introduction to the who, what, where, when, why, and how of One Health Presents an overview of the One Health movement viewed through the perspective of different disciplines Encompasses disease ecology, conservation, and veterinary and human medicine Includes interviews from persons across disciplines important for the success of One Health Includes case studies in each chapter to demonstrate real-world applications Table of ContentsForeword xiii Acknowledgments xv About the Companion Website xvii Part I An Introduction and Impetus for One Health 1 1 Why One Health? 3 1.1 Book Overview 8 1.2 Conclusions and Welcome to One Health 10 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 11 Interview 12 Works Cited 13 2 Our Interconnected World 15 2.1 One Health Challenges on a Connected Planet 17 2.2 Global Challenges for One Health Practitioners 19 2.2.1 Emerging Infectious Diseases and Invasive Species 19 2.2.2 Loss of Biodiversity and Natural Resources 19 2.2.3 Climate Change 21 2.2.4 Environmental Degradation and Environmental Contaminants 21 2.2.5 Loss of Habitat and Increased Interactions of Domestic Animals–Wildlife–Humans 22 2.3 Drivers of Our Connected Health Challenges 22 2.4 Solutions Using a One Health Approach 24 2.5 Connectivity Across the Human–Animal–Environment Interface 25 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 26 Interview 26 Case Study28 Works Cited 29 3 Greatest Threats to Planetary Health 31 3.1 The Climate Crisis 31 3.2 Emerging and Re‐emerging Infectious Diseases 36 3.3 The Loss of Biodiversity 39 3.3.1 Habitat Loss 40 3.3.2 Pollution 41 3.3.3 Invasive Species 44 3.4 The Anthropocene and Inequality 46 3.4.1 Wealth and Income Inequality 46 3.4.2 Global Food Insecurity 48 3.4.3 Environmental Racism 49 3.5 Science Denial 51 3.6 Conclusion 52 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 53 Interview 54 Works Cited 56 Part II The One Health Triad 59 4 Environmental Health as One Health 61 4.1 Threats to Environmental Health 63 4.2 Pollution and Environmental Contamination 64 4.3 Habitat Loss and Land Use Alterations 68 4.4 Environmental Health and Health of the Future 70 4.5 Two Things Exacerbate Everything 71 4.5.1 Population Growth and Consumption 71 4.5.2 Climate Change 72 4.6 Things Can Get Better 72 4.7 Conclusion 74 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 74 Interview 75 Case Study 77 Works Cited 79 5 Animal Health as One Health 81 5.1 Vulture Declines and One Health 83 5.2 Animals that Share Our Planet 85 5.3 How Do We Keep All Animals Healthy on a Changing Planet? 86 5.4 Threats to Animal Health on a Changing Planet 88 5.5 Conclusions 88 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 89 Interview 90 Case Study 91 Works Cited 93 6 Human Health as One Health 95 6.1 Human Health as One Health 96 6.2 Human Disease in the Context of One Health 98 6.2.1 Infectious Diseases 98 6.2.2 Disruption of Embryonic and Fetal Development 99 6.2.3 Diseases of Nourishment 100 6.2.4 Respiratory Disease 102 6.2.5 Cancer 104 6.3 Climate Change and Human Health 105 6.4 Going Forward 105 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 107 Interview 107 Case Study 109 Works Cited 110 Part III Practitioners and Their Tools 113 7 The One Health Practitioner 115 7.1 Who Is a One Health Practitioner? 117 7.2 The Beauty of an Interdisciplinary, Team‐Based Approach 119 7.2.1 Problem Solving 119 7.2.2 One Health Is Anticipatory 120 7.3 Occupational Opportunities in One Health 120 7.3.1 The One Health Triad 120 7.3.2 One Health Practitioners and Their Tools 121 7.3.3 How to Start a Movement 122 7.3.4 The Humanity of Science 122 7.4 The Citizen Practitioner 123 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 124 Interview 124 Case Study 126 Works Cited 127 8 Essential Tools for One Health Practitioners 129 8.1 Why We Need One Health Tools 131 8.2 The Tools of One Health 132 8.2.1 The Tangible: Hard Tools of One Health 132 8.2.2 People Power: The Intangible Tools of One Health 134 8.2.3 Disease Risk Analyses: Linking the Tangible with the Intangible Tools of One Health 138 8.3 Tools to Help Start a One Health Movement 140 8.4 Conclusions 141 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 141 Interview 142 Case Study 144 Works Cited 145 Part IV How to Start a Movement 147 9 Education and Critical Thinking in One Health 149 9.1 Higher Education and One Health 151 9.2 One Health Practitioners as Educators 153 9.3 Conclusions 158 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 158 Interview 159 Case Study 160 Works Cited 161 10 Communication and Advocacy in One Health 163 10.1 A Hole in the Ozone 163 10.2 Scientific Communication 165 10.3 Science Denial and the Cautionary Language of Scientists 166 10.4 Communication as the Bridge‐Building Tool of One Health 168 10.5 Communication as Outreach 168 10.6 Citizen Science as One Health 171 10.7 Communication and Advocacy as a One Health Tool 172 10.8 Conclusion 174 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 174 Interview 175 Case Study 177 Works Cited 179 Part V The Humanities of One Health 181 11 Culture and Theology in One Health 183 11.1 Culture 185 11.2 Culture, Social Structure, and One Health 185 11.2.1 Poverty 185 11.2.2 Marginalization 186 11.2.3 Women and Gender Equity 186 11.3 Culture and Animal/Ecosystem One Health 187 11.4 Religion and One Health 189 11.5 Cultural and Religious Awareness and One Health 191 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 191 Interview 192 Case Study 193 Works Cited 194 12 Economics and One Health 197 12.1 Economics: The Connection Between Values and Behaviors 199 12.2 Cost and Externalities 200 12.3 The Cost and Value of Life 201 12.4 The Conundrum of Economics and the Environment 204 12.5 Business and Sustainability: Patagonia 205 12.6 Business and Sustainability: New Belgium Brewing 205 12.7 Global Economics and Planetary Health 206 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 207 Interview 208 Case Study 210 Works Cited 211 13 Politics and Policy of One Health 213 13.1 What Do We Mean by the Politics of One Health? 215 13.2 How a Health Issue May Become a Political Issue 216 13.3 Political Differences, Realities, and Challenges 217 13.4 Key Local, National, and International One Health Organizations and Movements 218 13.5 Environmental/Biodiversity 218 13.5.1 International Climate Accord 218 13.5.2 International Union for the Conservation of Nature 218 13.5.3 The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 219 13.5.4 United States Environmental Protection Agency 219 13.6 Animal and Human Health 219 13.6.1 World Health Organization 219 13.6.2 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 220 13.6.3 The World Organization for Animal Health 220 13.6.4 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 220 13.7 Approaching Health Policies Through the One Health Lens 221 13.8 Call to Action – Advocacy, Policy, and Politics 221 13.9 Conclusions 223 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 223 Interview 224 Case Study 226 Works Cited 227 Part VI Where Do We Go From Here? 229 14 Working in a Global Environment 231 14.1 Think Globally, Act Locally, and the Butterfly Effect 232 14.2 How a Global Environment Fits in One Health 233 14.3 Education and Skills Needed to Work and Thrive in a Global World 235 14.4 How To Be a One Health Practitioner in a Global Environment 238 14.5 International Programs, Policies, and Laws for One Health in the Global Environment 239 14.6 Conclusion 240 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 242 Interview 243 Case Study 245 Works Cited 245 15 The Past and Future of One Health 247 15.1 The Lesson of Easter Island 248 15.2 One Health in History 249 15.3 How One Health Became One Health 249 15.4 Our Futures 250 15.5 Our Current Actions Establish the Path 252 15.6 The Ethics of Our Decisions 252 15.7 Conclusions 252 End of Chapter Questions & Activities 252 Interview 253 Works Cited 255 Glossary 257 Index 267

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Book SynopsisFractures in the Horse is a comprehensive contemporaneous reference on the subject. The first 15 chapters deal with principles such as: Bone structure and function, physiological aspects of adaptation, stress protection and ultrastructural morphology. The pathophysiology of fractures, including material features of bone failure, modes of fracture, loading characteristics, stress and strain. Fracture epidemiology including geographic, discipline and horse level incidence, risk factors and variants and predictability. Diagnostic imaging including radiography, ultrasonography, scintigraphy, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and positron emission tomography. Acute fracture management, pre-operative planning, anaesthesia and analgesisa, standing fracture repair and management of complications. Surgical equiptment and repair techniques, external coaptation and rehabilitaion. The following 22 chapter cover all clinically relevent fractures. Each describes the relTable of ContentsPreface List of Contributors CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTIONIan Wright CHAPTER 2. BONE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION Christopher Riggs and Allen Goodship CHAPTER 3. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF FRACTURESSue Stover and Jannah Pye CHAPTER 4. FRACTURE EPIDEMIOLOGYTimothy Parkin CHAPTER 5. IMAGING FRACTURESSarah Puchalski and Gaynor Minshall CHAPTER 6. BONE HEALINGChris Kawcak CHAPTER 7. TRIAGE AND EMERGENCY CAREIan Wright and Jodie Daglish CHAPTER 8. SURGICAL EQUIPMENT, IMPLANTS AND TECHNIQUES FOR SURGICAL REPAIRJörg Auer CHAPTER 9. PRE-OPERATIVE PLANNING AND PREPARATIONChristoph Lischer, Chris Kawcak, and Kathrin Mählmann CHAPTER 10. ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIAEnzo Vettorato and Federico Corletto CHAPTER 11. INTRA-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONSChristoph Lischer and Kathrin Mählmann CHAPTER 12. STANDING FRACTURE REPAIRRichard Payne and Timothy Barnett CHAPTER 13. EXTERNAL COAPTATIONIan Wright CHAPTER 14. POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONSChristoph Lischer and Kathrin Mählmann CHAPTER 15. CONVALESCENCE AND REHABILITAIONMelissa King, Sherry Johnson, and Jodie Daglish CHAPTER 16. FRACTURES OF THE DISTAL PHALANXDean Richardson CHAPER 17. FRACTURES OF THE NAVICULAR BONEMatthew Smith CHAPTER 18. FRACTURES OF THE MIDDLE PHALANXJeffrey Watkins and Kati Glass CHAPTER 19. FRACTURES OF THE PROXIMAL PHALANXMatthew Smith CHAPTER 20. FRACTURES OF THE PROXIMAL SESAMOID BONESLawrence Bramlage and Ian Wright CHAPTER 21. FRACTURES OF THE DISTAL CONDYLES OF THE THIRD METACARPAL AND METATARSAL BONESIan Wright CHAPTER 22. DIAPHYSEAL FRACTURES OF THE THIRD METACARPAL AND METATARSAL BONESChristoph Lischer and Christoph Klaus CHAPTER 23. FRACTURES OF THE SECOND AND FOURTH METACARPAL/METATARSAL BONESDean Richardson and Kyla Ortved CHAPTER 24. FRACTURES OF THE CARPUSWayne McIlwraith CHAPTER 25. FRACTURES OF THE RADIUSAlan Ruggles CHAPTER 26. FRACTURES OF THE ULNAIan Wright CHAPTER 27. FRACTURES OF THE HUMERUSJeffrey Watkins and Kati Glass CHAPTER 28. FRACTURES OF THE SCAPULADean Richardson and Kyla Ortved CHAPTER 29. FRACTURES OF THE TARSUSIan Wright CHAPTER 30. FRACTURES OF THE TIBIADean Richardson and Kyla Ortved CHAPTER 31. FRACTURES OF THE PATELLAKyla Ortved and Ian Wright CHAPTER 32. FRACTURES OF THE FEMURJeffrey Watkins and Kati Glass CHAPTER 33. FRACTURES OF THE PELVISRob Pilsworth and Pieter Ramzan CHAPTER 34. FRACTURES OF THE VERTEBRAE AND SACRUMFabrice Rossignol CHAPTER 35. FRACTURES OF THE RIBSDavid Levine CHAPTER 36. FRACTURES OF THE HEADAnton Fürst CHAPTER 37. FRACTURES IN FOALSAlan Ruggles Index

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Book SynopsisDesigned to be both comprehensive and user-friendly, the text offers easy-to-understand explanations of medical terminology and contains helpful learning features such as tips, case studies, and review questions. Describes medical terms with easy-to-understand explanations and phonetic spellingsOffers an updated edition of this practical guide to veterinary medical terminologyContains real-world case studies, word lists, and review questions that are designed to promote active learningIncludes new chapters on medical reports and case studies and large animals, as well as helpful memorization featuresProvides access to a companion website with images, audio clips, flash cards, and other helpful learning tools Table of ContentsPreface xi About the Companion Website xiii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Anatomy of a Medical Term 1 Five Rules to Medical Terminology 3 Study Tips 5 Building the Terms 5 Special Terms 12 Chapter Abbreviations 15 SOAP 17 Case Study 19 Exercises 20 Review Tables 23 Chapter 2 Anatomical Organization 27 Structural Organization 27 Introduction to the Skeletal Anatomy 34 Building the Terms 40 Abbreviations 45 Case Study 46 Exercises 48 Review Tables 50 Chapter 3 The Musculoskeletal System 55 Bones 55 Joints 66 Muscles 74 Building the Terms 78 Abbreviations 86 Case Study 87 Exercises 87 Review Tables 90 Chapter 4 The Gastrointestinal Tract 95 The Pathway of Food 95 Related Terms 111 Pathology and Procedures 115 Building the Terms 131 Abbreviations 141 Case Study 145 Exercises 145 Review Tables 149 Chapter 5 The Reproductive System 155 The Male Reproductive System 155 Building the Terms 162 The Female Reproductive System 167 Building the Terms 186 Abbreviations 192 Case Study 193 Exercises 194 Review Tables 197 Chapter 6 The Cardiovascular System 203 Blood Vessels 203 Anatomy of the Heart 205 Circulation 213 Related Terms 214 Pathology and Procedures 217 Building the Terms 227 Abbreviations 230 Case Study 232 Exercises 233 Review Tables 236 Chapter 7 The Respiratory Tract 239 Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract 239 Related Terms 242 Pathology and Procedures 243 Building the Terms 250 Abbreviations 255 Case Study 257 Exercises 257 Review Tables 260 Chapter 8 Hematology 263 Anatomy and Physiology of Blood and Blood‐Forming Organs 263 Related Terms 275 Pathology and Procedures 276 Building the Terms 280 Abbreviations 285 Case Study 287 Exercises 287 Review Tables 289 Chapter 9 Immunology 293 The Lymphatic System 293 The Blood System 295 The Immune System 297 Related Terms 299 Pathology and Procedures 300 Building the Terms 305 Abbreviations 309 Case Study 310 Exercises 310 Review Tables 312 Chapter 10 The Endocrine System 315 Endocrine Glands 316 Related Terms 323 Pathology and Procedures 325 Building the Terms 329 Abbreviations 332 Case Study 333 Exercises 334 Review Tables 335 Chapter 11 The Integumentary System 339 Skin 339 Hair 342 Glands 342 Nails 343 Related Terms 343 Pathology and Procedures 344 Coat Types and Color 360 Building the Terms 365 Abbreviations 367 Case Study 368 Exercises 368 Review Tables 372 Chapter 12 The Nervous System 375 Nerves 375 Divisions of the Nervous System 378 Related Terms 386 Pathology and Procedures 389 Building the Terms 394 Abbreviations 401 Case Study 401 Exercises 402 Review Tables 404 Chapter 13 The Eyes and Ears 409 The Eye 409 Building the Terms 425 The Ear 429 Building the Terms 434 Abbreviations 437 Case Study 437 Exercises 438 Review Tables 440 Chapter 14 The Urinary System 445 Anatomy of the Urinary System 445 Related Terms 449 Pathology and Procedures 451 Building the Terms 455 Abbreviations 461 Case Study 462 Exercises 462 Review Tables 464 Chapter 15 The Horse 467 Equine Anatomy 467 Mobility 471 Types of Horses and their Markings 472 Equine Coat Colors and Patterns 476 Equine Husbandry 477 Physiology and Pathology and Procedures 488 Commonly Used Equine Slang 491 Abbreviations 492 Exercises 493 Review Tables 495 Chapter 16 Ruminants 497 Cattle 497 Sheep 507 Goats 510 Camelids 513 Commonly Used Cattle Slang 514 Abbreviations 515 Exercises 515 Review Table 519 Chapter 17 Swine 521 Anatomy 521 Age and Sex 522 Husbandry 523 Pathology and Procedures 526 Abbreviations 528 Exercises 528 Review Table 529 Chapter 18 Exotics 531 Avian 531 Reptiles 544 Amphibians 545 Amphibian and Reptile Terminology 546 Exercises 549 Chapter 19 Laboratory Animals 551 Rodents 551 Ferrets 557 Rabbits 561 Professional Organizations and Laws 564 Related Terms 565 Abbreviations 566 Exercises 567 Review Table 568 Chapter 20 Case Studies 569 Case Study 1: 93‐pound Labrador Mix 569 Case Study 2: Emma, four‐year old Golden Retriever 571 Case Study 3: Mare About to Foal 573 Case Study 4: Teddy, 11‐year‐old Pembroke Welsh Corgi 573 Case Study 5: Greta, 1.‐year old Golden Retriever 574 Case Study 6: Jewel, 13‐year old DSH 576 Case Study 7: Chuck, 10‐year‐old Maine Coon 577 Case Study 8: Fledge, one‐year old Retriever Mix 578 Case Study 9: Quesi, 13‐year old DLH 580 Case Study 10: Sparkle, 12‐year‐old Shetland Sheepdog 581 Case Study 11: Dante, fouryear‐old Rough Collie 582 Case Study 12: Luke, twoyear‐old Black Labrador Retriever 584 Case Study 13: Tiger, six‐year old DSH 586 Case Study 14: Punkin, 12‐week old DMH 587 Case Study 15: Belle, eight‐year old Great Pyrenees 588 Case Study 16: Macadamia, four‐year‐old Poodle Mix 589 Appendix A: Pronunciation and Spelling of Terms Found in this Book 591 Appendix B: Commonly Used Veterinary Medical Abbreviations 615 Recommended Reading 623 Glossary 625 Answers 675 Index 707

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Book SynopsisTasks for the Veterinary Assistant is the definitive, practical guide to the vital skills and techniques used in daily practicebringing together all the information necessary to succeed as a veterinary assistant in one reader-friendly volume. Now in its fourth edition, this classic text has been completely revised to adopt a concise approach to learning that is ideally suited for modern readers. More and improved images, streamlined chapters, and easily-referenced key topics help readers understand the important aspects of real-world practice. Updated chapters cover infectious disease protocols, clinical procedures, and patient care and management. New chapters cover exam and treatment room skills, and present information on small animals, laboratory animals, and large animals. This re-envisioned new edition: Covers every task and technique that veterinary assistants encounter dailyOffers step-by-step guidance for fundamental veterinary skills, procedures, and practicesProvides quick aTrade Review“The NAVTA guidelines listed at the beginning of each chapter will aid both students and instructors in locating information about essential skills. Each chapter also has sections entitled Information Check and Reflection and Stop and Think, which help readers use their critical thinking skills to fully understand the content….Overall, this book will be a good resource for students in veterinary assistant programs.” - JAVMA | DEC 15, 2020 | VOL 257 | NO. 12Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xi About the Companion Website xiii 1 Professional Conduct and Foundation Skills 1 Determining Your Role in a Veterinary Practice 1 Meeting Employer Expectations – 10 Behaviors to Master 4 Professional Appearance 8 Effective Communication Skills Within the Veterinary Practice 10 Verbal Communication 10 Non‐verbal Communication 10 Client Communication 10 Written Communication 11 Computer Competency 11 Use and Misuse of Social Media 12 Determining Credible Web Sources 12 Anticipation of Workflow 12 Application of Veterinary Ethics 13 Human–Animal Bond 13 Grief Process 14 Foundation Skills – Veterinary Practice Math and Medical Terminology 14 Basic Math Used in the Veterinary Practice 14 Estimating 16 Volume Measurements – Dilutions 16 Drug Calculation 18 Medical Terminology 18 2 Laws, Policies, and OSHA Standards Affecting Veterinary Practice 21 Laws and Regulations for Veterinary Practices 21 Federal Laws 21 State Laws 23 Common or Case Law 24 Local Ordnances 25 Guidelines of Practice from Veterinary Organizations 26 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Workplace Safety 26 Labeling 27 Personal Protection Equipment 27 3 Veterinary Business Protocols 33 Front Office Skills 34 Telephone Skills 34 Scheduling Appointments 35 Handling Non‐Client Calls 37 Client Interactions at the Facility 38 Arrivals 38 Admitting Patients 39 Discharging Clients 39 Veterinary Medical Record Keeping Procedures 40 Computerized Versus Paper Patient Records 40 Paper Patient Record Assembly 41 Paper Filing Systems 41 Chronological Order or SOAP File Format 42 Transferring Medical Records 42 Forms, Certificates, and Logs 43 Day’s End Protocols 45 Inventory Control 46 Daily Inventory Control 47 Ordering Supplies 48 Receiving Shipments 48 Handling Shipments and Invoices 48 Restocking Shelves 48 4 Facility and Equipment Maintenance – Cleaning for Disease Control 51 Basic Cleanliness and Orderliness 52 Cleaning 54 Disinfecting 54 Hospital Waste – Non‐Hazardous versus Hazardous 55 Cleaning Techniques When Caring for Hospitalized Animals 57 Order of Cleaning 57 Facility Maintenance 60 Hospital Laundry 61 Equipment Maintenance 62 5 Anatomy and Physiology 73 “Speaking” Anatomy 73 Body Systems 75 Skeletal System 75 Muscular System 78 Cardiovascular System 78 Respiratory System 81 Immune System 81 Digestive System 82 Urinary System 84 Reproductive System 85 Nervous System 86 Endocrine System 88 Integumentary System 88 Suggested Reading 89 6 Introduction to Animals 91 Scientific Classification of Animals 91 Phenotypes 92 Introduction to Genetics 94 Breeds of Animals 96 Herding Group 96 Hound Group 96 Non‐Sporting Group 97 Sporting Group 97 Terrier Group 99 Working Group 100 Toy Group 101 Cat Breeds 101 Pocket Pets 104 Determining the Sex of Companion Animals 107 7 Feeds and Feeding 111 Essential Nutrients –The Basics 112 Understanding Pet Food Labels 113 Learning to Read Labels 113 List of Ingredients 114 Adequacy Statement 114 Feeding Guidelines 115 Dry Matter Basis 115 Application of Basic Nutrition 115 Calorie Requirements 115 How Much to Feed 116 Prescription Diets 117 Feeding the Hospitalized Patient 117 Water Availability and Consumption 119 Feeding Livestock and Poultry 119 Feeding Other Species 120 References 120 Suggested Reading 120 8 Restraint of Animals 121 Restraint of Companion Animals 122 Patient Defenses 122 Assessing Behavior and Safely Approaching Companion Animals 123 Utilize Fear Free Techniques 129 Safely Moving Patients from One Location to Another 131 General Restraint Techniques for Dogs and Cats 133 Restraint for Examinations, Medications, and Procedures 134 Restraint Equipment 139 Restraint of Pocket Pets 143 Restraint of Pet Birds 143 Restraint of Livestock 144 Assessing Behavior and Safely Approaching Livestock 145 Restraint Techniques for Horses and Livestock 146 Reference 151 Suggested Reading 151 9 Knots and Ropes 153 Knot Tying Terminology 153 Types of Ropes 154 Prevent Fraying 154 Hanking a Rope 156 Types of Knots and Hitches 157 Types of Knots 157 Hitches 162 Suggested Reading 165 10 Management of Hospitalized and Boarding Pets 167 Housing Requirements – Kennel Set‐up 168 Water and Food Consumption – Elimination 168 Environmental Considerations 169 Socialization and Exercising Hospitalized Patients 170 Patient Care Based on Reason for Being in the Hospital 170 Boarding 170 Surgical Patients 171 Recumbent Patient Care 171 Constipated Patients – Enemas 172 Contagious Patients 173 Feral and Quarantine Animal Housing 173 Pocket Pets and Birds 174 Treatments and Procedures 174 Medical Records 174 Understanding the Disease Process 174 Treatment Plan Protocols 175 In‐hospital Grooming 179 Combing and Brushing 179 Clipping Hair or Fur 179 Identifying Ectoparasites 180 Bathing and Dipping 181 Collection of Fecal and Urine Samples 182 Pain Evaluation and Monitoring 183 Discharging Patients 184 Veterinary Hospice Care 184 Euthanasia and Post Mortem Protocols 185 After the Euthanasia 186 Reference 187 Suggested Reading 187 11 Clinical Techniques 189 Toenail Trimming 190 Clipping Birds’ Wings 191 Expressing Anal Glands 192 Administration of Medications 193 Ear Cleaning and Medicating 194 Topical Medications 196 Oral Medications 197 Ophthalmic Medications 200 Syringes and Needles 201 Preparing Syringe and Needle for Use 203 Solution Bottle Preparation 204 Preparing Vaccines 204 Injections 205 Subcutaneous Injections 206 Subcutaneous Fluid Administration 206 Intramuscular Injections 207 Intranasal Infusion 208 Monitoring IV Fluid Administration and IV Catheter Maintenance 208 Wound Care and Bandaging 210 Apply a Simple Bandage 211 Bandage Failure 214 Bandage Removal 214 Emergency Support 214 Maintenance of Crash Cart Kit or Emergency Station 215 Suggested Reading 215 12 Laboratory Skills 217 Maintenance of Stain Sets 218 Staining Protocol 219 Laboratory Log Book 219 Maintenance of the Common Laboratory Equipment in the Veterinary Lab 220 Binocular Microscope 220 Centrifuge 221 Refractometer 222 Sample Collection 222 Parasitology 223 Blood Collection and Handling 229 Equipment Set‐up 229 Blood Sample Handling 230 Blood Chemistry and Electrolyte Determinations 234 Serologic Test Kits 235 Urine Collection 235 Microbiology – Sample Collection 238 Necropsy: Preparation and Follow‐Up 240 Preparing Samples for Shipment to Reference Laboratory 241 Vaginal Cytology Collection 242 13 Pharmacy Skills 243 Controlled Drugs 244 Reading a Prescription 245 Labeling a Prescription Container 246 Safe Handling of Dispensed Drugs 247 Prescription Packaging 248 Explaining Prescriptions to the Owner 248 Classification of Medications 250 Suggested Reading 250 14 Surgical Room Skills 251 Cleaning and Maintaining the Surgery Suite 252 Gas Anesthesia Machine 255 Cleaning the Surgical Instruments 256 Assembling Surgical Packs 257 Cold Sterilization 269 Surgery Skills and Maintaining an Aseptic Environment 270 Pre‐Surgical Phase 270 Peri‐Surgical Phase 274 Post‐Surgical Phase 278 Post‐Surgical Emergencies 279 Client Communication 279 Removing Sutures 279 Reference 281 15 Dental Skills for the Veterinary Assistant 283 Assistant’s Role in Veterinary Dentistry 283 Dental Anatomy 283 Dental Terminology 284 Directional Terms 284 Dental Formulas 285 Age Approximation Based on Dental Eruption 285 Head Type 285 Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Maintenance 285 Preparation of Dental Instruments 287 Sharpening Hand Instruments 287 Power Scalers 287 Selection of the Correct Handpiece Tip 288 Air‐Driven Dental Units 288 Dental Prophylaxis 289 Polishing Follows Dental Cleaning 289 Charting the Oral Examination 289 Triadan Numbering System 289 Anatomical Numbering System 290 Charting Symbols 291 Basics of Pocket Pet Dentistry 292 Dental Formula for Pocket Pets 292 Ferret Dentition 292 Hedgehog Dentition 292 Intraoral Radiography 293 Patient Positioning for Dental Radiography 293 Manual Developing of Dental Radiographs 294 Patient Care and Clean‐up 294 Client Education 294 Daily Dental Care 295 Dental Patient Discharge Instructions 295 Suggested Reading 295 16 Diagnostic Imaging and Endoscopy 297 Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging 298 Digital Radiography 298 Advanced Imaging Technologies 298 Quality Assurance 299 Radiation Safety 299 Radiography Abbreviations 301 Radiography Procedure 302 Radiography Log 302 Measuring the Anatomy with Calipers 302 Setting Exposure Factors Using the Technique Charts 303 Cassette Selection 304 Film Labeling 304 Taking a Radiograph 304 Developing Radiographic Film 306 Cassette Routine Maintenance 307 Patient Film Filing 307 Darkroom Maintenance 307 Checking for Light Leaks 308 Processor Maintenance 308 Diagnostic Ultrasonography 309 Set‐up for Ultrasonography 309 Endoscopy 310 Introduction to Endoscopy 310 Parts of an Endoscope 310 Endoscopy Preparation 311 Endoscopy: Post Procedure 312 Gas Sterilization 314 Cold (Liquid) Sterilization 314 End of Procedure Cleaning 315 References 315 Suggested Reading 315 Appendix: Suffixes, Prefixes, and Anatomic Terms (Roots) 317 Glossary 323 Index 331

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Book SynopsisThe revised fifth edition of Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction is an accessible guide to basic information for conducting animal research safely and responsibly. It includes a review of the unique anatomic and physiologic characteristics of laboratory animals, husbandry practices, and veterinary care of many animals frequently used in research, including rodents, rabbits, ferrets, zebrafish, nonhuman primates, and agricultural animals. The updated fifth edition adds two new chapters on zebrafish and large animals, new information on transgenic models and genetic editing, and expanded coverage of environmental enrichment and pain management. The book presents helpful tip boxes, images, and review questions to aid in comprehension and learning, and a companion website provides editable review questions and answers, instructional PowerPoints, and additional images not found in the book. This important text: Provides a complete introduction to laTrade Review“When a book’s title includes the words “An Introduction,” one often automatically assumes that it is not an extensive, all-encompassing tome where answers to almost every question can be found. But oh, what an introduction is provided in the fifth edition of Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine: An Introduction!...I predict this book will be instrumental in training the next generation of laboratory animal scientists, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians.” - JAVMA, Mar 15, 2020, Vol.256, No.6Table of ContentsAbout the Authors xii Preface xiii About the Companion Website xiv 1 Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine 1 Animals Used in Research, Teaching, and Testing 2 Ethical Considerations 8 Organizations 12 Bibliography 17 Further Reading 18 Chapter 1 Review 19 2 Regulations, Policies, and Principles Governing the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 22 Animal Welfare Act and Regulations 22 Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 28 Other Regulations, Policies, Guidance Documents, and Organizations 31 References 36 Further Reading 37 Chapter 2 Review 37 3 Facility Design, Housing, Equipment, and Management 39 Laboratory Animal Facility Design 39 Common Facility Classifications 46 Housing 50 Facility Equipment 59 Management 66 Bibliography 69 Further Reading 69 Chapter 3 Review 71 4 Mice 74 Genetics 74 Microbiologic Classifications 76 Uses 77 Behavior 77 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 78 Breeding and Reproduction 80 Husbandry 81 Techniques 86 Special Techniques: Transgenic Production Technology 96 Therapeutic Agents 101 Introduction to Diseases of Mice 101 Viral Diseases 107 References 114 Further Reading 119 Chapter 4 Review 122 5 Rats 124 Genetics 124 Microbiologic Classifications 125 Uses 126 Behavior 126 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 127 Breeding and Reproduction 129 Husbandry 130 Techniques 133 Therapeutic Agents 143 Introduction to Diseases of Rats 144 Bibliography 157 Further Reading 162 Chapter 5 Review 162 6 Gerbils 165 Uses 165 Behavior 166 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 166 Breeding and Reproduction 167 Husbandry 168 Techniques 170 Therapeutic Agents 176 Introduction to Diseases of Gerbils 176 Bibliography 181 Further Reading 183 Chapter 6 Review 184 7 Hamsters 185 Uses 185 Behavior 186 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 187 Breeding and Reproduction 189 Husbandry 190 Techniques 192 Therapeutic Agents 198 Introduction to Diseases of Hamsters 198 Bibliography 207 Further Reading 209 Chapter 7 Review 210 8 Guinea Pigs 212 Uses 212 Behavior 213 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 214 Breeding and Reproduction 216 Husbandry 218 Techniques 219 Therapeutic Agents 225 Introduction to Diseases of Guinea Pigs 226 Bibliography 238 Further Reading 240 Chapter 8 Review 242 9 Chinchillas 243 Uses 243 Behavior 244 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 244 Breeding and Reproduction 246 Husbandry 247 Techniques 249 Therapeutic Agents 253 Introduction to Diseases of Chinchillas 255 Bibliography 260 Further Reading 262 Chapter 9 Review 262 10 Zebrafish 264 Uses 264 Behavior 265 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 265 Reproduction and Life Stages 266 Husbandry 268 Techniques 274 Therapeutic Agents 278 Introduction to Diseases of Zebrafish 278 Bibliography 283 Further Reading 284 Chapter 10 Review 285 11 Rabbits 286 Breeds 286 Uses 287 Behavior 288 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 288 Breeding and Reproduction 291 Husbandry 293 Techniques 297 Therapeutic Agents 308 Introduction to Diseases of Rabbits 309 Bibliography 326 Further Reading 329 Chapter 11 Review 331 12 Ferrets 333 Uses 333 Behavior 334 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 334 Breeding and Reproduction 336 Husbandry 337 Techniques 339 Therapeutic Agents 347 Introduction to Diseases of Ferrets 347 Bibliography 365 Further Reading 369 Chapter 12 Review 369 13 Primates 371 Taxonomy 371 Uses 375 Behavior 376 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 377 Breeding and Reproduction 378 Husbandry 380 Techniques 383 Therapeutic Agents 390 Introduction to Diseases of Nonhuman Primates 390 Bibliography 410 Further Reading 413 Chapter 13 Review 416 14 Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs 417 Uses 417 Behavior 418 Anatomic and Physiologic Features 419 Breeding and Reproduction 419 Husbandry 420 Techniques 424 Therapeutic Agents 428 Introduction to Diseases of Agricultural Animals of Particular Importance to Research 428 Bibliography 434 Further Reading 435 Chapter 14 Review 435 15 Research Variables, Biosecurity, and Colony Health Surveillance 437 Research Variables 437 Biosecurity and Exclusion of Contaminants 445 Animal Colony Health Surveillance 448 Bibliography 455 Further Reading 455 Chapter 15 Review 456 Appendix 1: Normal Values 459 Appendix 2: Comparative Biologic and Reproductive Values by Species 464 Answers to Review Questions 467 Index 474

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive reference to invertebrate histology Invertebrate Histology is a groundbreaking text that offers a comprehensive review of histology in invertebrates. Designed for use by anyone studying, diagnosing, or researching invertebrates, the book covers all major taxonomic groups with details of the histologic features, with color photographs and drawings that clearly demonstrate gross anatomy and histology. The authors, who are each experts in the histology of their respective taxa, bring together the most recent information on the topic into a single, complete volume. An accessible resource, each chapter focuses on a single taxonomic group with salient gross and histologic features that are clearly described in the text and augmented with color photographs and greyscale line drawings. The histologic images are from mostly hematoxylin and eosin stained microscopic slides showing various organ systems at high and low magnification. In addition, each chapter provides hTrade Review"The publication of Invertebrate Histology finally provides a central and exhaustive reference for the gross and microscopic anatomy of the major invertebrate phyla.... While the information about taxonomy and life history are illuminating, it is the detailed gross and histological reference images, line drawings, and abundant text explanations that really make this book indispensable to the veterinary anatomical pathologist. These will allow the pathologist to describe the location of histological lesions accurately and consistently, and by extension, interpret their significance with more confidence.... I think most veterinary pathologists would find this text fascinating and quickly come to rely upon it as a reference for normal invertebrate structures at the gross and microscopic level."—Reviewed by Dr. Christine Bayley for The ScopeTable of ContentsList of Contributors ix Foreword xiGregory A. Lewbart 1 Echinodermata Alisa L. Newton and Michelle M. Dennis 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Gross Anatomy 1 1.3 Histology 6 References 17 2 Porifera 19Alexander Ereskovsky and Andrey Lavrov 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 Gross Anatomy 20 2.3 Histology 22 2.4 Organ Systems 31 Abbreviations for Figures 45 References 46 3 Cnidaria 55Ilze K. Berzins, Roy P. E. Yanong, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and Esther C. Peters 3.1 Introduction 55 3.2 Gross Anatomy 56 3.3 Histology 62 3.4 Conclusion 81 Appendix 3.1 Specimen Relaxation and Common Fixative Formulations 81 Appendix 3.2 Basic Histology Protocol for Processing Scleractinian Corals (refer to Price and Peters (2018) for more detailed techniques) 82 References 83 4 Mollusca: Gastropoda 87Michelle M. Dennis, Kinga Molnár, György Kriska, and Péter Lőw 4.1 Introduction 87 4.2 Gross Anatomy 88 4.3 Histology 91 4.4 Histology Processing Techniques 127 References 128 5 Mollusca: Cephalopoda 133Jennifer A. Dill-Okubo, Ilze K. Berzins, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and Alvin C. Camus 5.1 Introduction 133 5.2 Gross Anatomy 133 5.3 Histology 140 References 161 6 Mollusca: Bivalvia 163 Roxanna Smolowitz 6.1 Introduction 163 6.2 Gross Anatomy 163 6.3 Histology 170 References 182 7 Annelida 185Kinga Molnár, György Kriska, and Péter Lőw 7.1 Introduction 185 7.2 Gross Anatomy 187 7.3 Histology 189 References 218 8 Arthropoda: Arachnida 221Benjamin Kennedy, Steven A. Trim, Damien Laudier, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and John E. Cooper 8.1 Introduction 221 8.2 Gross Anatomy 222 8.3 Histology 226 References 243 9 Arthropoda: Merostomata 247Elise E.B. LaDouceur, Michael M. Garner, Katie J. Roorda, and Alisa L. Newton 9.1 Introduction 247 9.2 Gross Anatomy 247 9.3 Histology 249 References 260 10 Arthropoda: Myriapoda 263Alisa L. Newton and Elise E.B. LaDouceur 10.1 Introduction 263 10.2 Gross Anatomy 263 10.3 Histology 265 References 275 11 Arthropoda: Decapoda 277Roxanna Smolowitz 11.1 Overview 277 11.2 Gross Anatomy of Adults 277 11.3 Histology 283 References 298 12 Arthropoda: Insecta 301Elise E.B. LaDouceur, Sarah C. Wood, Damien Laudier, and Elemir Simko 12.1 Introduction 301 12.2 Gross Anatomy 301 12.3 Histology 302 References 317 Index 319

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgements xi About the Companion Website xiii 1 ‘Is it Neurological?’1 2 Clinical History and Signalment 25 3 The ‘Stress‐free’ Neurological Examination 45 4 Lesion Localisation 99 5 Constructing the List of Differential Diagnoses 121 6 A Practical Approach to Common Presentations in General Practice 133 7 Neurological Emergencies 329 Index 371

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Book SynopsisProvides instructors and students with clear guidance on best practices for clinical skills education Veterinary Clinical Skills provides practical guidance on learning, teaching, and assessing essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures in both educational and workplace environments. Thorough yet concise, this evidence-based resource features sample assessments, simple models for use in teaching, and numerous examples demonstrating the real-world application of key principles and evidence-based approaches. Organized into nine chapters, the text explains what constitutes a clinical skill, explains the core clinical skills in veterinary education and how these skills are taught and practiced, describes assessment methods and preparation strategies, and more. Contributions from expert authors emphasize best practices while providing insights into the clinical skills that are needed to succeed in veterinary practice. Presenting well-defined guidelines for the best way to acquTable of ContentsAcknowledgments viii List of Contributors ix Preface xii About the Companion Website xiii 1 What Is a Clinical Skill? 1 Emma K. Read and Sarah Baillie 2 Clinical Skills Curricula: How Are They Determined, Designed, and Implemented? 7 Jennifer Hodgson, Elrien Scheepers, and Sarah Baillie 3 How Are Clinical Skills Taught? 25 Sarah Baillie, Matt R. Read, and Emma K. Read 4 How Are Clinical Skills Practiced? 45 Emma K. Read and Robin Farrell 5 How Do I Know if I am Learning What I Need to? 62 Sheena Warman and Emma K. Read 6 How Do I Prepare for Assessment and How Do I Know I Am Being Assessed Fairly? 82 Kate Cobb and Sarah Cripps 7 How Can I Best Learn in a Simulated Environment? 98 Julie A. Hunt, Stacy L. Anderson, and Jennifer T. Johnson 8 How Do I Make Use of Peer Teaching? 113 Lucy Squire and Marc Dilly 9 What Other Skills Are Vital to Successful Clinical Practice? 127 Elizabeth Armitage-Chan and Susan M. Matthew Appendix 1: OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) 142 Making a Cheese and Pickle Sandwich 144 Sarah Baillie, Rachel Harris, and Emma K. Read Asepsis – Gowning and Closed Gloving 146 Tatiana Motta and Emma K. Read Asepsis – Draping 151 Tatiana Motta Bovine Anatomy and Surgical Landmarks - Part One 156 Jennifer Schleining Bovine Anatomy and Surgical Landmarks - Part Two 157 Jennifer Schleining Canine Physical Exam 158 Steven Horvath and Missy Matusicky Surgical Towel Placement Rubric 163 Abi Taylor Pedicle Ligature (two-handed tie) Rubric 164 Abi Taylor Equine Handling & Restraint 165 Teresa Burns and Emma K. Read Intramuscular Injection in a Canine Model 170 Julie Williamson Anesthetic Maching Set-Up and Leak Testing 172 Matt R. Read and Carolina Ricco Pereira Appendix 2: Recipes for Making Clinical Skills Models 175 Canine Castration Model 176 Lindsey Ramirez, Megan Preston, and Julie Hunt Dental Scaling Model 181 Rachel Harris, Andrew Gardiner, and Rachel Lumbis Endotracheal Intubation Model 186 Maire O’Reilly Equine Abdominocentesis Model 190 Catherine May, Catherine Werners, Keshia John, Sarah Baillie, and Emma K. Read Canine Leg with Cephalic Vein Model 194 Lissann Wolfe Silicone Skin Suturing Model 198 Marc Dilly SimSpay Model 201 Rikke Langebæk Surgical Prep Model 208 Jean-Yin Tan and Alfredo E. Romero Tea Towel Suturing Model 213 Alison Catterall Index 217

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to identifying risks in veterinary patients and tailoring their care accordingly Pet-specific care refers to a practice philosophy that seeks to proactively provide veterinary care to animals throughout their lives, aiming to keep pets healthy and treat them effectively when disease occurs.Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Teamoffers a practical guide for putting the principles of pet-specific care into action. Using this approach, the veterinary team will identify risks to an individual animal, based on their particular circumstances, and respond to these risks with a program of prevention, early detection, and treatment to improve health outcomes in pets and the satisfaction of their owners.The book combines information on medicine and management, presenting specific guidelines for appropriate medical interventions and material on how to improve the financial health of a veterinary practice in the process.Comprehensive in scopeTable of ContentsContributors xix Preface xxiii Editor-in-Chief xxv Section 1 Overview 1 1.1 Overview of Pet-Specific Care 3Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 1.2 Providing a Lifetime of Care 9Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 1.3 Personalized Care Plans 15Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 1.4 Opportunities for Pet-Specific Care 23Nan Boss, DVM 1.5 Feline-Friendly Care 27Jane Brunt, DVM 1.6 Adapting to a New Normal 31Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS Section 2 Concepts and Prospects 37 2.1 Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine and Personal Bias 39Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD 2.2 The Role of Incremental Care 43David Haworth, DVM, PhD 2.3 Prevalence and Incidence 47Samuel Stewart, DVM, DACVECC and Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Onc), DACVP (Hon) 2.4 Checklists in Veterinary Practice 51Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 2.5 Virtual Care (Telehealth) 59Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 2.6 Generational Considerations 65Kurt A. Oster, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP 2.7 Risk Assessment 69Nan Boss, DVM 2.8 Risk Management 75Tara Harmon, APR 2.9 Anticipated Costs of Pet Care 79Sarah Rumple 2.10 Affordability of Veterinary Services 83Patricia Khuly, VMD, MBA 2.11 Discounting in Veterinary Practice 87Mark J. McGaunn, CPA/PFS, CFP® 2.12 Blockchain in Veterinary Medicine 91Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 2.13 Placebo and Nocebo 95Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 2.14 Benefits of the Human–Animal Bond 99Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DECAWBM, FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 2.15 Promoting the Human–Animal Bond 103Sarah Rumple 2.16 Pain and Pain Management 107Mark E. Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), CVPP 2.17 Emergency Preparedness 113Lori Massin Teller, DVM, BS (Vet Sci), DABVP (Canine/Feline Practice) 2.18 Population Control 117Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 2.19 One Health 121Donna L. Harris, DVM, MBA, MS(Strategic Foresight) 2.20 Cancer Precision Medicine 125Anna Katogiritis, BSc, DVM and Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Onc), DACVP (Hon) Section 3 Hereditary Considerations 129 3.1 Genetic Basics 131Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 3.2 Modes of Inheritance 137Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 3.3 The Genetics of Disease 141Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 3.4 Predicting and Eliminating Disease Traits 147Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 3.5 Conformation Extremes and the Veterinary Team 153Emma Goodman Milne, BVSc, MRCVS 3.6 Genetic Testing 157Jerold S. Bell, DVM 3.7 Genetic Health Registries and Research Organizations 163Anita M. Oberbauer, PhD 3.8 Genetic Counseling 169Jerold S. Bell, DVM 3.9 Purebreds, Mixed-Breeds, and Hybrids 175Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 3.10 Advising Clients on Selecting an Appropriate Pet 179Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 3.11 Integrating Genotypic and Phenotypic Testing 183Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 3.12 Orthopedic Screening 189Jason C. Nicholas, BVETMED (Hons) 3.13 Breed Predisposition 193Nan Boss, DVM 3.14 Breed-Specific Variants in Laboratory Testing 199Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 3.15 Breed-Related Anesthetic Considerations 203Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA 3.16 Breed-Related Drug Sensitivities 209Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP 3.17 Breed-Related Nutritional Issues 213Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) 3.18 Breed-Related Eye Conditions 217D. J. Haeussler, Jr., BS, MS, DVM, DACVO 3.19 Mixed-Breed Considerations 223Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS Section 4 Nonhereditary Considerations 227 4.1 Canine and Feline Life Stages 229Sarah Rumple 4.2 Gender-Related Considerations 237Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 4.3 Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 241Krystle L. Reagan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) and Jane Sykes, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 4.4 Preventing Infectious Diseases in the Small Animal Veterinary Hospital 247Krystle L. Reagan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) and Jane Sykes, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) 4.5 Prevention and Control of Parasites 253I. Craig Prior, BVSc, CVJ 4.6 Role of the Microbiome 259Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD 4.7 Embracing Early Detection 263Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 4.8 Pet-Specific Relevance of Reference Intervals 267Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 4.9 Periodontal Disease 271Heidi B. Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC and Jessica Johnson, DVM 4.10 Environmental Considerations 277Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 4.11 Environmental Enrichment 283Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 4.12 Homeowner Insurance Considerations 287Tara Harmon, APR Section 5 Client Service Considerations 291 5.1 Pet-Specific Customer Service 293Nan Boss, DVM 5.2 Meeting Client Needs 299Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 5.3 What Clients Expect from the Veterinary Team 303Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 5.4 The Changing Nature of Pet Owners 307Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 5.5 Meeting the Needs of Pet Parents 311Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA 5.6 Adoption Source Options 315Sarah Rumple 5.7 Preadoption Counseling 319Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) 5.8 The Biology of Marketing 323Robert Sanchez 5.9 Dealing with Breeders 327Maria Inês Ferreira, DVM, MTB 5.10 Discussing Pet-Specific Care 331Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 5.11 Discussing Finances for Pet-Specific Care 337Brandon Hess, CVPM, CCFP 5.12 Discussing Anesthetic Risk 341Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA 5.13 Improving Client Engagement Through Technology 347Caitlin DeWilde, BS, DVM 5.14 Client Education Materials 353Peter Alberti, BSBA 5.15 Client Appointment Scheduling 357Kurt A. Oster, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP 5.16 Maintaining Client Contact Between Appointments 361Robert Sanchez 5.17 Ensuring and Measuring Client Satisfaction 365Caitlin DeWilde, BS, DVM 5.18 Lifetime Support – Pet Trusts and Wills 371Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS Section 6 Pet-Specific Considerations 375 6.1 Normal Development Stages of Dogs and Cats 377Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DECAWBM, FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 6.2 How Animals Learn 383Alicea Howell, LVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA, CTP 6.3 Managing Life Changes with Pets 387Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DECAWBM, FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 6.4 Creating a Pet-Specific User’s Manual 391Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA 6.5 Opportunities and Challenges of Providing Services for Low-Income Clients 399David Haworth, DVM, PhD 6.6 Fear Free® Concepts 403Marty Becker, DVM 6.7 Cooperative Care 409Alicea Howell, LVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA, CTP 6.8 Managing Routine Procedures to Minimize Problems 413Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DECAWBM, FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 6.9 Preventing Behavior Problems 417Kymberley C. McLeod, DVM 6.10 Behavior Problems – Advice 421Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DECAWBM, FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 6.11 Treating Animals with Behavior Problems 425Kymberley C. McLeod, DVM 6.12 New Puppy/Kitten Considerations 429Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 6.13 Delivering Feline-Friendly Care 433Kim Kendall, BVSc, MANZCVS (Cat Medicine and Animal Behaviour) 6.14 Pain Prevention, Management, and Conditioning 439Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP 6.15 Approaching Obesity on a Pet-Specific Basis 445Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT (Certified Veterinary Food Therapist) 6.16 Assessing Blood Pressure as an Early Indicator of Disease 455Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 6.17 Senior Care 459Heidi B. Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC 6.18 Aging Gracefully 465Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DECAWBM, FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 6.19 Problem Aging 469Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DECAWBM, FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 6.20 Quality of Life and End of Life Issues 473Mary Craig, DVM, MBA, CHPV Section 7 Hospital Considerations 477 7.1 Creating a Client-Centered Hospital 479Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA 7.2 Managing the Pet-Specific Workplace 483Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 7.3 Leading the Change Towards Pet-Specific Care 489Randy Hall 7.4 Getting Informed Consent 493Betsy Choder, JD, MS 7.5 Connecting with Clients Through Social Media 497Caitlin DeWilde, BS, DVM 7.6 Privacy and Confidentiality 505Betsy Choder, JD, MS 7.7 Puppy and Kitten Classes 509Jacqui Ley, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DECAWBM, FANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour) 7.8 Providing Care for Those Unable or Unwilling to Pay 513Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 7.9 Using Practice Management Software to Personalize Care 517Peter Alberti, BSBA 7.10 Analytics and Informatics 521Peter Alberti, BSBA 7.11 Client Safety 525Saya Press, BVSc, MS, DACVECC 7.12 Patient Safety 529Helen Ballantyne, PG Dip, BSc (Hons), RN, RVN 7.13 Keeping Client Information Secure 535Peter Alberti, BSBA 7.14 Premise Disinfection 539Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) Section 8 Hospital Team Considerations 543 8.1 Delivering Pet-Specific Care as a Team 545Jason C. Nicholas, BVETMED (Hons) 8.2 Developing Staff Competencies 549Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 8.3 The Importance of Accountability in Pet-Specific Care 555Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 8.4 Alignment– The Key to Implementing Pet-Specific Care 559Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 8.5 How Important Is Emotional Intelligence? 563Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 8.6 Nursing Leadership 567Helen Ballantyne, PG Dip, BSc (Hons), RN, RVN 8.7 Nursing Care Plans 573Helen Ballantyne, PG Dip, BSc (Hons), RN, RVN 8.8 Care Bundles 579Helen Ballantyne, PG Dip, BSc (Hons), RN, RVN 8.9 Procedure Manuals 585Kurt A. Oster, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP 8.10 Patient and Procedure Logs 589Kurt A. Oster, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP 8.11 Dental Charting 593Heidi B. Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC and Jessica Johnson, DVM 8.12 Preventing Animal-Related Injuries 599Betsy Choder, JD, MS 8.13 Hospice and Palliative Care 603Mary Craig, DVM, MBA, CHPV 8.14 Appropriate Handling of Medical Errors 607Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 8.15 Delivering Information to Clients 611Brandon Hess, CVPM, CCFP 8.16 Dealing with Compassion Fatigue and Burnout 615JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM 8.17 Dealing with Compromise Fatigue 619Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 8.18 Team Strategies for Atopic Dermatitis 623Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 8.19 Team Strategies for Periodontal Disease 631Heidi B. Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC and Jessica Johnson, DVM 8.20 Team Strategies for Osteoarthritis 637Mark E. Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), CVPP 8.21 Team Strategies for Pain Management 643Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA 8.22 Team Strategies for Feline Retroviral Diseases 649Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 8.23 Team Strategies for Recurrent Pyoderma 653Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 8.24 Team Strategies for Otitis Externa 659Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 8.25 Team Strategies for Weight Management 667Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) 8.26 Team Strategies for Glaucoma 673D. J. Haeussler, Jr., BS, MS, DVM, DACVO 8.27 Team Strategies for Diabetes Mellitus 679Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) 8.28 Team Strategies for Cancer 685Samuel Stewart, DVM, DACVECC and Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Onc), DACVP (Hon) Section 9 Medical Management Considerations 691 9.1 Medical Records 693Cindy Trice, DVM 9.2 Asking Good Questions 697Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA 9.3 Guidelines 701Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 9.4 Standards of Care 711Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 9.5 A Different Perspective on Standard of Care 715Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM 9.6 Care Pathways 719Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 9.7 Continuum of Care and Convergence Schedules 723Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 9.8 Ensuring Consistency of Care 727I. Craig Prior, BVSc, CVJ 9.9 Continuity of Care 731Kurt A. Oster, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP 9.10 Dispensing and Prescribing 735Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 9.11 Vaccination 739Lori Massin Teller, DVM, BS (Vet Sci), DABVP (Canine/Feline Practice) 9.12 Judicious Use of Antimicrobials 745Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP 9.13 Preanesthetic Considerations 749Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA 9.14 New Treatment Modalities 755Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 9.15 Nutritional Counseling 759Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) 9.16 The Role of Nutritional Supplements in Pet-Specific Care 763Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) 9.17 Improving Compliance and Adherence with Pet-Specific Care 767I. Craig Prior, BVSc, CVJ Section 10 Practice Management Considerations 773 10.1 Strategies for Success with Pet-Specific Care 775Jason C. Nicholas, BVETMED (Hons) 10.2 The Importance of Practice Differentiation 779Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 10.3 Pet-Specific Outreach 783Linda Wasche, MBA, MA 10.4 Client and Patient Segmentation 787Linda Wasche, MBA, MA 10.5 Early Detection Campaigns 793Linda Wasche, MBA, MA 10.6 Target Marketing and Targeted Client Outreach 797Linda Wasche, MBA, MA 10.7 Breed-Specific Marketing 801Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA 10.8 Using Practice Data as a Credibility-Boosting Tool 807Linda Wasche, MBA, MA 10.9 Laboratory Considerations 811Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) 10.10 Making Referrals Work 815Suzanne Russo, DVM, MS 10.11 Financial Benefits of Pet-Specific Care 819Michael R. Dicks 10.12 Dashboards and Key Performance Indicators 825Mark J. McGaunn, CPA/PFS, CFP® 10.13 Approach to Pricing 831Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 10.14 Providing Cost-Effective Care for Those in Need 835Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM 10.15 Putting Price into Perspective 839Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 10.16 Pet Health Insurance 843Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 10.17 Payment and Wellness Plans 849Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 10.18 Financing Veterinary Care 853Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS Section 11 Appendices 857 11.1 Finding More Information on Pet-Specific Care Topics 859Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 11.2 Abbreviations 863Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 11.3 Heritable Health Conditions – By Disease 869Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 11.4 Heritable Health Conditions by Breed 951Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 11.5 Life Planning by Breed 987Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS 11.6 Glossary 1003Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, MPA, CVA, MRCVS Index 1051

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Book SynopsisZoo and Wild Animal Dentistryis the first book to offer a comprehensive reference to oral pathology and dental therapy in captive and wild exotic animals.Comprehensive in scope, the book is authored by noted experts on the topic who cover dental care for a broad range of species with an emphasis on oral health. Designed as a practical resource for treating exotic animals, the book is filled with instructive photographs and illustrations that clearly depict pathologies and demonstrate techniques. The book draws on the editors' and contributors' years of experience with exotic animals to offer a reliable resource to the history of veterinary dentistry, information on the evolution of teeth, practical dental therapeutics, and oral descriptions for each of the more than three hundred species included in the book.Zoo and Wild Animal Dentistrycovers a wide range of zoo and wild species, including cats, bears, primates, dogs, raccoons, weasels, hyenas, marsupials, herbivores, edentates, sea mTable of ContentsList of Contributors xi Foreword xiii About Peter Emily xv Acknowledgements xvii Introduction xix Part I A History of Veterinary Dentistry and of Teeth, and Dental Therapy of Wild Animals 1 1 History of Veterinary Dentistry, Including Development of Oral and Dental Treatment of Wild and Zoo, Safari Park and Refuge Animals 3Colin E. Harvey 2 Odontology: A History of Teeth 7Peter P. Emily 3 Special Considerations Regarding Equipment and Instruments 11 4 Dental Form and Function as it Relates to Dental Therapy of Wild Animals 19 5 Carnivore Dental Therapy 29 5A Conventional (Standard/Normograde) Endodontics Overview 29 5B Surgical Endodontics 39 5C Periodontics 43 5D Caries and Endodontic Access Preparation and Restoration 44 5E Combined Endodontic-Periodontal Therapy 45 5F Oral Surgery 48 6 Herbivore Endodontic Therapy 59 6A Standard and Surgical Endodontics 59 7 Marsupial and Herbivore Abscesses 63 8 Elephant Dentistry 65 8A Tusk Therapy for Hog, Walrus, Elephant and Hippopotamus 66 8B Practical Elephant Dentistry 69Gerhard Steenkamp 9 Primate Dentistry 79 9A Endodontics 79 9B Caries and Restorative Dentistry 82 9C Periodontal Disease 86 10 Avian Fractured and Maloccluded Beaks 87 10A Beak Fracture Repair: Materials and Methods 88 10B Orthobeakics 92 10C Beak Repair for Amphibians 97 10D Beakistry: Orthognathic Corrections and Surgical Repair of Avian Beaks 99Roberto S. Fecchio 11 Marine Mammal Dentistry 119Steven E. Holmstrom 12 Practical Anesthesia for Captive Wild Animals 131Felicia Knightly Part II Pertinent Dental Information, of 352 Species most often treated in Sanctuaries and Zoos 139 13 Carnivores: Families: Felid, Bear, Canid, Racoon, Weasel, Civet, Hyena 141 13A Big Cats 143 13B Small Cats 151 14 The Bear Family 155 14A Big Bears 155 14B Small Bears 159 15 The Primates 161 15A Lower Primates: Prosimians: Prosimii – Long Face, Prominent Whiskers, Slightly Sideways-Looking Eyes, Nocturnal 162 15B Higher Primates 166 16 Tree Shrews 177 17 The Dog Family 179 18 The Racoon Family 185 19 The Weasel Family: Weasels and Polecats 189 20 The Mongoose Family: Viverridae Civets and Genets Binturong 195 21 The Hyena Family: Strictly Carnivores 199 22 Marsupials 201 23 Larg Herbivores: The Ungulates 209 23A Primitive Ungulates 209 23B The Hoofed Mammals 213 24 Small Herbivores: Rodents 245 24A Squirrel-Like Rodents 245 24B Mouse-Like Rodents 250 24C Cavy-Like Rodents 255 24D Other Cavy-Like Rodents 258 24E Old World Porcupines 259 25 Lagomorphs 261 26 Elephant-Shrew 265 27 Insectivores 267 28 Edentates 271 29 Bats 275 30 Monotremes 277 31 Marine Mammals 279 31A Whales, Porpoises, and Dolphins 279 31B Seals and Sea Lions 283 31C Sea Cows and Manatees 287 32 Amphibians 289 33 Reptiles 291 34 Avian 295 34A Birds of Prey 295 34B Scavangers 298 34C Psittacine Birds 301 34D Ground-nesting Birds and Shorebirds 303 34E Aquatic Birds 308 Appendix I Taxonomy 315 Appendix II Types of Dentition 317 Appendix III Dental Formulas 319 Appendix IV Feeding Adaptations 333 Glossary of Dental Terms 335 Further Reading 339 Index 341

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