Veterinary medicine Books

Book SynopsisA collection of stories by a veterinarian, featuring wild horses, porcupine-quill-covered dogs, male cats in labour, an extremely ornery pygmy donkey, and many other domestic, exotic, and farm animals.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Anesthesia 2. Patient Preparation 3. Anesthetic Agents and Aduncts 4. Anesthetic Equipment 5. Workplace Safety 6. Anesthetic Monitoring 7. Special Techniques 8. Analgesia 9. Canine and Feline Anesthesia 10. Equine Anesthesia 11. Ruminant and Swine Anesthesia 12. Rodent and Rabbit Anesthesia 13. Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies Appendixes A through H Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: Ferrets Chapter 2: Rabbits Chapter 3: Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas and Degus Chapter 4: Small Rodents Chapter 5: Marmosets and Tamarins Chapter 6: Hedgehogs Chapter 7: Sugar Gliders Chapter 8: Parrots and Related Species Chapter 9: Songbirds and Softbills Chapter 10: Lizards Chapter 11: Snakes Chapter 12: Tortoises and Turtles Chapter 13: Amphibians Chapter 14: Goldfish and Koi Chapter 15: Tropical Freshwater Fish Chapter 16: Tropical Marine Fish

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I: Critically Ill Small Animals 1. Critical Thinking - Skill of Observation and Interpretation 2. Monitoring of the Critically Ill or Injured Patient 3. Patient's Lifeline: Intravenous Catheter 4. Fluid Therapy 5. Transfusion Medicine 6. Nutritional Support for the Critically Ill Patient 7. Oxygen Therapy Techniques 8. Mechanical Ventilation 9. Pain Assessment and Treatment 10. Supporting the Critically Ill or Injured through Physical Rehabilitation Techniques NEW! 11. Anesthesia in the Critically Ill or Injured 12. Isolation Techniques in Clinical Practice SECTION II: Emergency Care for Small Animals 13. Emergency Receiving 14. Management of Patients in Shock 15. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Current Practice 16. Traumatic Emergencies 17. Hematologic Emergencies 18. Cardiovascular Emergencies 19. Respiratory Emergencies 20. Gastrointestinal Emergencies 21. Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies 22. Urologic Emergencies 23. Reproductive Emergencies 24. Ocular Emergencies 25. Neurologic Emergencies 26. Toxicologic Emergencies 27. Avian and Exotic Emergencies 28. Disaster Medicine SECTION III: Practice Management 29. Fostering Wellbeing in the ER and ICU NEW! 30. The Art of Scheduling 31. Client Communication in an Emergency 32. Managing Pharmaceuticals in the ER NEW!

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1.Physical Examination - NEW! 2.Venous Blood Collection 3.Arterial Blood Collection 4.Injection Techniques 5.Vascular Access Techniques 6.Dermatologic Techniques 7.Ear Examination 8.Ocular Techniques 9.Respiratory System Techniques 10.Pericardiocentesis 11.Gastrointestinal System Techniques 12.Urinary System Techniques 13.Vaginal Cytology 14.Bone Marrow Collection 15.Arthrocentesis 16.Neurologic Examination 17.Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection 18.Tests to Assess Clotting

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. General Pharmacology 2. Routes and Techniques of Drug Administration 3. Practical Calculations 4. Drugs Used in Nervous System Disorders 5. Drugs Used in Respiratory System Disorders 6. Drugs Used in Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders 7. Drugs Used in Cardiovascular System Disorders 8. Drugs Used in Gastrointestinal System Disorders 9. Drugs Used in Hormonal, Endocrine, and Reproductive Disorders 10. Drugs Used in Ophthalmic and Otic Disorders 11. Drugs Used in Skin Disorders 12. Anti-infective Drugs 13. Antiparasitic Drugs 14. Drugs Used to Relieve Pain and Inflammation 15. Therapeutic Nutritional, Fluid, and Electrolyte Replacements 16. Blood-Modifying, Antineoplastic, and Immunosuppressant Drugs 17. Immunologic Drugs 18. Miscellaneous Therapeutic Agents 19. Inventory: The Veterinary Technician's Role 20. Emergency Drugs NEW! Appendix A: Common Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Medicine Appendix B: Weights and Measures Appendix C: Antidotes Appendix D: Common Drugs: Approximate Dosages Appendix E: Listing of Drugs According to Functional and Therapeutic Classification Appendix F: Controlled Substances Information Summary Bibliography Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter I. Simple Acquistion and Management of Cytology Specimens A. General Sampling Guideline B. Diagnostic Imaging-Guided Sample Collection C. Managing the Cytologic Specimen D. Staining the Specimen E. Site-Specific Considerations F. Submitting Cytology Specimens to a Reference Laboratory G. References Chapter 2. General Categories of Cytologic Interpretation A. Normal Tissue B. Hyperplastic Tissue C. Cystic Mass D. Inflammation or Cellular Infiltrate E. Response to Tissue Injury F. Neoplasia G. Artefacts and Other Questionable Findings H. References Chapter 3. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues A. Normal Histology and Cytology B. Normal-Appearing Epithelium C. Noninfectious Inflammation D. Infectious Inflammation E. Parasitic Infestation F. Epithelial Morphology Neoplasia G. Mesenchymal Morphology Neoplasia H. Round or Discrete Cell Morphology Neoplasia I. Naked Nuclei Morphology Neoplasia J. Response to Tissue Injury K. References Chapter 4. Hemolymphatic System A. General Cytodiagnostic Groups for Lymphoid Organ Cytology B. Lymph Nodes C. Spleen D. Thymus E. Extramedullary Hematopoiesis F. References Chapter 5. Respiratory Tract A. The Nasal Cavity B. Larynx C. Trachea, Bronchi, and Lungs D. References Chapter 6. Body Cavity Effusions A. Collection Techniques B. Sample Handling C. Laboratory Evaluation D. Normal Cytology and Hyperplasia E. General Classification of Effusions F. Specific Inflammatory Types of Effusions G. Bilious Effusion H. Chylous Effusion I. Neoplastic Effusion J. Hemorrhagic Effusion K. Parasitic Effusion L. Pericardial Effusions M. Miscellaneous Effusion Findings N. Ancillary Tests O. References Chapter 7. Oral Cavity, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Associated Structures A. Oral Cavity B. Salivary Gland C. Esophagus D. Criteria for Gastrointestinal Cytology E. Stomach F. Intestine G. Colon/Rectum H. References Chapter 8. Fecal Cytology A. Sample Collection and Processing B. Normal or Incidental Microscopic Findings C. Abnormal Microscopic Findings D. References Chapter 9. Pancreas (Exocrine/Endocrine) A. Normal Cytology B. Hyperplasia C. Inflammation D. Neoplasia E. Ancillary Tests F. References Chapter 10. Liver and Gall Bladder A. Sampling the Liver B. Normal Liver Cytology C. Normal Gallbladder Cytology D. Non-Neoplastic Diseases and Disorders E. Neoplasia F. References Chapter 11. Urinary Tract A. Normal Anatomy and Histology B. Specialized Collection Techniques C. Normal Renal Cytology D. Non-Neoplastic and Benign Lesions of the Urinary Tract E. Neoplasia F. References Chapter 12. Microscopic Examination of the Urinary Sediment A. Sediment Preparation B. Microscopic Examination and Recording C. References Chapter 13. Reproductive System A. Mammary Glands B. Ovaries C. Uterus D. Vagina E. Prostate Gland F. Testes G. References Chapter 14. Musculoskeletal System A. Normal Joint Anatomy and Synovial Fluid Production B. Synovial Fluid Evaluation C. Normal Gallbladder Cytology D. Musculoskeletal Disorders E. References Chapter 15. The Central Nervous System A. Cerebrospinal Fluid B. Cytology of Nervous System Tissue C. Newer Diagnostic Tools and Recent Studies D. References Chapter 16. Ocular and Otic Sensory Systems A. General Cytodiagnostic Groups for Ocular Cytology B. Cytologic Biopsy Considerations for the Eye and Adnexa C. Eyelids D. Conjunctivae E. Nictitating Membrane F. Sclera G. Cornea H. Iris and Ciliary Body I. Aqueous Humor J. Vitreous Body K. Orbital Cavity L. Nasolacrimal Apparatus M. General Cytodiagnostic Groups for Otic Cytology N. Normal Ear Anatomy and Histology O. External Ear Canal and Pinna P. Otitis Media Q. References Chapter 17. Endocrine/Neuroendocrine Systems A. Thyroid Gland B. Parathyroid Gland C. Adrenal Gland D. Chemoreceptor Tumors E. Carcinoids F. References Chapter 18. Advanced Diagnostic Techniques A. Immunohistochemistry B. Immunocytochemistry C. Electron Microscopy D. Special Histochemical Stains E. Flow Cytometry F. PCR for Antigen Receptor Rearrangements G. Dection of Mutations, Translocations, and Copy Number Variations H. References Appendix 1. Microscope Equipment and Proper Usage A. Microscope Basics B. Using Polarized Lenses C. Smartphone Telecytology Appendix 2. Selected Cytologic Staining Protocols A. Alkaline Phosphatase Stain B. Acid-Alcohol Destaining C. Periodic-Acid Schiff Stain D. Gram Stain E. Lipid Stains F. Immunocytochemical Staining Appendix 3. Cytologically Confusing Structures and Polarizing Materials A. Artefactual Findings B. Normal but Cytologically Confusing Structures C. Polarizing Substances Appendix 4. Mitotic Figures and Chromatin Patterns A. Normal Mitotic Figures B. Abnormal Mitotic Figures C. Chromatin Patterns Appendix 5. Advanced Collection and Preparation Techniques A. Cell Block B. Fluid Conversion for Histopathology C. Cell Transfer Appendix 6. Composing Cytologic and Histologic Reports A. Basic cytologic terminology and cytologic report elements B. Example fluid and solid specimen cytology descriptions C. Basic histologic terminology and histologic report elements D. Example infectious and neoplastic histology descriptions Appendix 7. List of Selected Specialized Testing Sites A. Calculi identification B. BRAF mutation for canine bladder cancer C. C-Kit mutation analysis D. Endocrine E. Flow Cytometry F. Genetic testing for metabolic diseases G. Immunochemistry H. Oomycete identification I. PARR for clonality J. PCR for infectious agents Appendix 8. Quick Reference for Morphologic Features of Infectious and Parasitic Agents A. Bacteria B. Fungi C. Protozoa D. Parasites Appendix 9. Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Test Reporting A. Quality assurance guidelines B. Accuracy and precision related to cytology C. Validation comparisons D. Evidence-based cytology in practice

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface Listing of Drugs According to Functional and Therapeutic Classification Alphabetical Drug Monographs Appendices A: Information for Pharmacists B: Prescription Writing Reference C: Calculation of Drug Doses D: Compounded Formulations: What to Look For to Detect Incompatibility or Instability E: Controlled Substance Charts: United States and Canada F: Drugs for Infections Commonly Seen in Small Animals G: Antibiotic Drug Selection for Equine Bacterial Pathogens H: Drugs that May Induce Cytochrome P450 Enzymes I: Drugs that May Inhibit Cytochrome P450 Enzymes J: Drugs that May Inhibit the P-Glycoprotein Membrane Transporter Coded by ABCB1 (formerly known as MDR1) K: Drugs that are Substrates for the P-Glycoprotein Membrane Transporter Coded by ABCB1 (formerly known as MDR1) L: Fluid Solution Composition M: How to Report an Adverse Drug Reaction N: Drugs Prohibited from Use in Food-Producing Animals O: Performance Horse Drug Regulations and Restrictions, Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc., Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances (Revised April 2015) Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart One: Foundation of Knowledge Review Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology Section 2: Hospital Management Section 3: Calculations Section 4: Terminology Part Two: VTNE Review Section 5: Pharmacology Section 6: Surgical Nursing Section 7: Dentistry Section 8: Laboratory Procedures Section 9: Animal Nursing Section 10: Diagnostic Imaging Section 11: Anesthesia Section 12: Emergency and Critical Care Section 13: Pain Management and Analgesia Section 14: Exotic Animals Appendix: Answer Key

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Anesthesia 2. Patient Preparation 3. Anesthetic Agents and Adjuncts 4. Anesthetic Equipment 5. Workplace Safety 6. Anesthetic Monitoring 7. Special Techniques 8. Analgesia 9. Canine and Feline Anesthesia 10. Equine Anesthesia 11. Anesthesia of Ruminants, Camelids, and Swine 12. Rodent and Rabbit Anesthesia 13. Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies Appendices Appendix A: Barbiturates Appendix B: Halothane Appendix C: Nitrous Oxide Appendix D: Use of Nonprecision Vaporizers Appendix E: Procedure for Operation of a Closed Rebreathing System Appendix F: American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Monitoring Guidelines Update, 2009 Appendix G: Equipment and Drugs for Use in an Emergency Crash Kit Appendix H: Standard Volumes, Weights, Measures, and Equivalents Answer Key Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I Key Critical Care Concepts 1 Evaluation and Triage of the Critically Ill Patient 2 Physical Examination and Daily Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient 3 Hemostasis 4 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 5 Postcardiac Arrest Care 6 Classification and Initial Management of Shock States 7 SIRS, MODS, and Sepsis 8 Oxygen Toxicity 9 The Endothelial Surface Layer 10 Hyperthermia and Fever 11 Interstitial Edema 12 Patient Suffering in the Intensive Care Unit 13 Predictive Scoring Systems in Veterinary Medicine PART II Respiratory Disorders 14 Control of Breathing 15 Oxygen Therapy 16 Hypoxemia 17 Hypoventilation 18 Upper Airway Disease 19 Tracheal Collapse: Management & Indications for Tracheal Stents 20 Feline Bronchopulmonary Disease 21 Lower Airway Disease in Dogs 22 Pulmonary Hypertension 23 Pulmonary Edema 24 Pneumonia 25 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 26 Pulmonary Contusions and Hemorrhage 27 Pulmonary Thromboembolism 28 Chest Wall Disease 29 Pleural Space Disease 30 Respiratory Distress Look-Alikes PART III Advanced Respiratory Support 31 High Flow Nasal Oxygen 32 Mechanical Ventilation-Core Concepts 33 Mechanical Ventilation-Advanced Concepts 34 Jet Ventilation 35 Ventilator Waveforms 36 Anesthesia and Monitoring of the Ventilator Patient 37 Nursing Care of the Ventilator Patient 38 Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation 39 Ventilator-induced Lung Injury 40 Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Part IV Cardiovascular Disorders 41 Mechanisms of Heart Failure 42 Ventricular Failure and Myocardial Infarction 43 Feline Cardiomyopathy 44 Canine Cardiomyopathy 45 Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease 46 Blunt Cardiac Injury 47 Pericardial Diseases 48 Bradyarrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances 49 Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias 50 Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias 51 Myocarditis 52 Cardiac Biomarkers 53 Systemic Hypertension 54 Cardiopulmonary Bypass PART V Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances 55 Sodium Disorders 56 Potassium Disorders 57 Calcium Disorders 58 Magnesium and Phosphate Disorders 59 Traditional Acid-Base Analysis 60 Nontraditional Acid-Base Analysis 61 Hyperlactatemia 62 Urine Osmolality and Electrolytes PART VI Fluid Therapy 63 Assessment of Hydration 64 Assessment of Intravascular Volume 65 Crystalloids and Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen-Carrying Solutions 66 Colloid Solutions 67 Daily Intravenous Fluid Therapy 68 Shock Fluids and Fluid Challenge 69 Transfusion Medicine 70 Blood Types, Pretransfusion Compatibility, and Transfusion Reactions 71 Hemorrhagic Shock PART VII Endocrine Disorders 72 The Diabetic Patient in the ICU 73 Diabetic Ketoacidosis 74 Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome 75 Hypoglycemia 76 Diabetes Insipidus 77 Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion 78 Thyroid Storm 79 Hypothyroid Crisis in the Dog 80 Pheochromocytoma 81 Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency 82 Hypoadrenocorticism PART VIII Neurologic Disorders 83 Neurological Evaluation of the ICU Patient 84 Seizures and Status Epilepticus 85 Intracranial Hypertension 86 Tetanus 87 Hepatic Encephalopathy Part IX Infectious Disorders 88 Hospital-Associated Infections and Zoonoses 89 Febrile Neutropenia 90 Sepsis and Septic Shock 91 Bacterial Infections 92 Fungal Infections 93 Viral Infections 94 Canine Parvovirus Infection 95 Infective Endocarditis 96 Urosepsis 97 Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections 98 Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections 99 Multidrug-Resistant Infections 100 Infectious Disease Control in the ICU PART X Hematologic Disorders 101 Hypercoagulable States 102 Feline Aortic Thromboembolism 103 Platelet Disorders 104 Coagulopathy in the ICU 105 Management of the Bleeding Patient in the ICU 106 Anemia in the ICU 107 Dyshemoglobinemias 108 Acute Hemolytic Disorders PART XI Intraabdominal Disorders 109 Acute Abdominal Pain 110 Acute Pancreatitis 111 Acute Cholecystitis 112 Hepatitis and Cholangiohepatitis 113 Hepatic Failure 114 Portal Hypertension 115 Portosystemic Shunt Management 116 Acute Gastroenteritis 117 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 118 Regurgitation and Vomiting 119 Diarrhea 120 Peritonitis PART XII Urogenital Disorders 121 Acute Kidney Injury 122 Chronic Kidney Disease 123 Kidney Transplantation PART XIII Nutrition 124 Nutritional Assessment 125 Nutritional Modulation of Critical Illness 126 Enteral Nutrition 127 Parenteral Nutrition PART XIV Trauma 128 Traumatic Brain Injury 129 Wound Management 130 Thermal Burn Injury PART XV Anesthesia and Pain Management 131 Pain Assessment 132 Sedation of the Critically Ill Patient 133 Anesthesia in the Critically Ill Patient 134 Analgesia and Constant Rate Infusions 135 Physical Rehabilitation for the Critical Care Patient 136 Integrative Veterinary Medicine for the Intensive Care Unit Patient PART XVI Environmental Emergencies 137 Smoke Inhalation 138 Hypothermia 139 Heat Stroke 140 Drowning and Submersion Injury PART XVII Miscellaneous Disorders 141 Anaphylaxis 142 Gas Embolism 143 Subcutaneous Emphysema 144 Ocular Disease in the Intensive Care Unit 145 Critically Ill Neonatal and Pediatric Patients 146 Critically Ill Geriatric Patients PART XVIII Pharmacology 147 Catecholamines 148 Vasopressin 149 Antihypertensives 150 Pimobendan 151 Diuretics 152 Appetite Stimulants 153 Gastrointestinal Protectants 154 Antiemetics and Prokinetics 155 Opioid Agonists and Antagonists 156 Benzodiazepines 157 a2-Agonists and Antagonists 158 Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 159 Gabapentin 160 Tramadol 161 Trazodone 162 Cannabinoid Medicine in Intensive Care Unit Patients 163 Anticonvulsants 164 Antiplatelet Drugs 165 Anticoagulants 166 Thrombolytic Agents 167 Hemostatic Drugs 168 Antiarrhythmic Agents 169 Inhaled Medications 170 Complications of Chemotherapy Agents 171 Antitoxins and Antivenoms PART XIX Antimicrobial Therapy 172 Antimicrobial Use in the Critical Care Patient 173 b-Lactam Antimicrobials 174 Aminoglycosides 175 Fluoroquinolones 176 Antifungal Therapy 177 Miscellaneous Antibiotics PART XX Extracorporeal Therapy 178 Renal Replacement Therapies 179 Apheresis 180 Extracorporeal Therapies for Blood Purification Part XXI Monitoring 181 Hemodynamic Monitoring 182 Cardiac Output Monitoring 183 Electrocardiogram Evaluation 184 Oximetry Monitoring 185 Colloid Osmotic Pressure and Osmolality 186 Coagulation and Platelet Monitoring 187 Viscoelastic Monitoring 188 Intraabdominal Pressure Monitoring 189 Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the ICU 190 Capnography 191 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring 192 Urine Output PART XXII Procedures 193 Peripheral Venous Catheterization 194 Intraosseous Catheterization 195 Central Venous Catheterization 196 Blood Film Evaluation 197 Endotracheal Intubation and Tracheostomy 198 Thoracocentesis 199 Thoracostomy Tube Placement and Drainage 200 Abdominocentesis 201 Arterial Catheterization 202 Blood Gas Sampling 203 Temporary Cardiac Pacing 204 Cardioversion 205 Defibrillation 206 Cerebrospinal Fluid Sampling and Interpretation 207 Urinary Catheterization 208 Urinary Diversion Techniques PART XXIII Intensive Care Unit Design and Management 209 Intensive Care Unit Facility Design 210 Management of the Intensive Care Unit 211 Client Communication, Grief, and Veterinary Wellness 212 Prevention of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Basic Imaging Principles and Physeal Closure Time 2 The Skull 3 The Spine 4 The Thoracic Limb 5 The Pelvic Limb 6 The Thorax 7 The Abdomen Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsZAWAM 10 - Potential Topics Final TOC forthcoming upon hand over; will be whittled down to fit 100 chapters from the 192 that are listed below. Leadership Update Risk-based quarantine Training programs in SE Asia Transferring veterinary techniques via training in developing countries Development of a regional wildlife health surveillance system Zoo and wildlife veterinarians as organizational leaders Diversity and Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians Palm oil and wildlife health Alternatives to Annual Preventive Medical Examinations Application of pressure-sensitive walkway and gait analysis for lameness detection in zoo animals Use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in zoo animal organs Use of ZIMS mega data ZIMS contributions to physical norms Recommendations for reintroductions Risk mitigation in reptile reintroducation programs Children's Zoo medicine and management Monitoring zoonoses Research study design Statistics for zoo and wildlife veterinarians Policy cooperation Geriatric Medicine Physical therapy for rehabilitating zoo animals Use of bio-loggers in wildlife medicine Common errors in understanding of tetrapod phylogeny End of Life decision processes Allometric monitoring of animal stress levels Designing an animal welfare questionnaire Review of animal welfare guidelines for zoos Veterinarians and the AZA Animal Welfare Guidelines Selected aspects of the Veterinary perspective on the implementation of zoo animal welfare An inexpensive way to monitor zoo animal welfare Complementary therapies for zoo medicine Approach to Orthopedic Surgery in Zoo Animals Approach to Minimal Invasive Surgery in Zoo Animals Pharmacokinetics Anesthesia monitoring Advantages of isofluorane vs. Sevofluorane Thiafentanil update Newer anesthetic combinations Use of local anesthesia in zoo species Avian analgesia Use of anxiolytics in zoo ruminants Anesthesia and hoof care Walkway to measure penguin gaits Use of radioisotopes to monitor feeding habits Effects of MRI on sea turtles and other species Use of Australian zoos and rehab centers to monitor for emerging diseases Development of a diagnostics lab in a developing country Infectious and parasitic diseases / emerging diseases CD in unusual species Cowpox in new species Yersinia in zoos Noninvasive monitoring of herpes viruses Hookworms and wildlife Migratory birds, tick-borne diseases and a changing climate Vaccination against TB Nipah virus Widespread disease in many species Integrated parasite management Larval drug sensitivity Brucella ceti in marine mammals Overview of Cl perfringens in zoo animals Leprosy as an emerging disease African Sine Fever Echinococcosis in zoo animals and wildlife One Health in the Arctic Effects of invasive Burmese pythons on the Everglades virus Yellow fever in South American primages Climate change in increasing wildlife and zoonotic infections in the Arctic Circumpolar Health Echinococcosis Development of an oral vaccine for white-nose disease in bats Semen banking for zoo vets Obstetrics & Gynecology in Zoo Mammals Assisted reproduction in reptiles Challenges in babirusa reproduction Pharmacology in invertebrates Staghorn coral reproduction Aquatic invertebrate medicine Antibiotic resistance in aquariums Assisted reproduction in endangered fish Fish neoplasia Fish medicine updates Harmful algal blooms Cane toad biology and eradication Veterinary input into amphibian Conservation programs Ultrasound of olmsteads Bd in salamanders Amphibian nutrition Amphibian pathology Medical aspects of a yellow-legged frog reintroduction Parannizziopsis australiensis in tuataras Snake implants techniques and safety Sea turtle topic Medical issues with Komodo dragons The effect of plastics (BPA, etc.) On reptile reproduction Effects of plastic contaminants on sea turtles New methods of reptile health assessment Parasites Current topics in reptile virology Sea turtle cold stunning Sea turtle rehabilitation Detection of Intranuclear Coccidiosis in turtles Firlavirus in reptiles Veterinary management of European pond turtle reintroductions Avian influenza Hemoparasites in raptors Veterinary input into sage grouse reintroductions Update on the status of vultures and NSAID regulations California condor program Pelican health Animal welfare and birds Bird flu in Asia Boripat Current thoughts on epidemiology of avian TB Avian analgesia Use of IV regional perfusion for treatment of avian foot infections Infectious diseases of Antarctic penguins - current and future threats Current thoughts on epidemiology of avian mycobacteriosis Avian neoplasia Philornis downsi and related species in birds African ground hornbill medicine Echidna nutrition Koala mortality Update on lumpyjaw in kangaroos Pangolin medicine Wildlife Reserves Pangolin confiscation medicine Medicine of giant armadillos Bat anesthesia Wildlife Trust Cardiomyopathy in fruit bats Small mammal Callitrichid preventive and general medicine IV anesthesia in great apes Training great apes for cardiac and physical exams Evaluation of the cause of death of gorillas in zoos Prosimian morbidity and mortality Veterinary Management of an orangutan rehabilitation center Granby gorilla, spider monkey, Callitrichid HSV1 Orangutan respiratory disease Yellow fever and primates Ecology of brucellosis in Arctic carnivores Management of Persian leopards Treatment of alopecia in Andean bears Cheetah liver disease diagnosis and treatment update Medicine of fossa (or seasonal dermatopathy in Fossa) Instituting a rabies control program in Ethiopia Veterinary medicine in the rehab of "dancing" bears in India Polar bear SSP Research program Black footed ferret program Maned wolf Arthritis in big cats Urine as a monitor of large carnivore health Mystic Aquarium Marine Dugong medicine Large whale euthanasia What can be learned from marine mammal strandings? Dolphin urolithiasis Sea otter Dental issues in marine mammals Dolphin lungworms Brucella in marine mammals Giraffe contraception Giraffe skin disease Pigmy hippo Wildlife/livestock interface in Kenya Ruminant intensive care TB in wild cape buffalo Lameness diagnosis in hoofstock Takin disease Giraffe foot problems Game farm management of white rhinoceroses Rhinoceros birth parameters Browsing rhinoceroses and iron storage disease - an update Care for orphaned rhinoceroses White rhino diet-induced infertility Enteroliths in equids Tapir disease update Development of an oral speculum for elephants EEHV diagnosis update Update on EEHV in Asia Use of corrective shoes in elephants Vital signs and parameters for newborn elephants AI in elephants Tusk fractures Elephant foot health and sand substrate Recommendations for elephant herds Proteome Micribiome Metabolomics Madagascar

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTable of Parasites by Host Species 1. The Language of Veterinary Parasitology 2. Parasites That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals 3. Introduction to the Nematodes 4. Nematodes that Infect Domestic Animals 5. The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Cestoda 6. Tapeworms that Parasitize Domestic Animals and Humans 7. The Phylum Platyhlminthes, Class Trematoda 8. Trematodes (Flukes) of Animals and Humans 9. The Phylum Acanthocephala 10. The Protozoans 11. Common Protozoans That Infect Domestic Animals 12. Introduction to the Arthropods 13. Arthropods That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals 14. Introduction to the Phylum Arthropoda, Subphylum Pentastomida 15. The Phylum Annelida 16. Parasites of Public Health Importance in Veterinary Parasitology 17. Common Laboratory Procedures for Diagnosing Parasitism 18. Reference to Common Parasite Ova and Forms Seen in Veterinary Medicine Appendix: Parasite Reference List by Species and Parasite Type Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsInvertebrates Fish Amphibians Reptiles Birds Backyard Chickens Sugar Gliders Hedgehogs Rodents Rabbits Ferrets Miniature Pigs Primates Wildlife Appendices: Selected Topics for the Exotic Animal Veterinarian

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1: The Livestock Industry 1. The Importance of Livestock 2. Livestock Safety and Handling 3. Livestock Reproduction 4. Livestock Nutrition PART 2: Large Animal Hospital Management 5. Daily Hospital Responsibilities 6. Admissions, Medical Records, and Physical Examinations 7. Diagnostic Imaging for Large Animals PART 3: Horses in Veterinary Practice 8. Equine Husbandry 9. Equine Clinical Procedures 10. Equine Surgical Procedures 11. Common Equine Disease PART 4: Cattle in Veterinary Practice 12. Bovine Husbandry 13. Bovine Clinical Procedures 14. Bovine Surgical Procedures 15. Common Bovine Diseases PART 5: Sheep and Goats in Veterinary Practice 16. Ovine and Caprine Husbandry 17. Ovine and Caprine Clinical Procedures 18. Ovine and Caprine Surgical Procedures 19. Common Ovine and Caprine Diseases PART 6: Llamas and Alpacas in Veterinary Practice 20. Camelid Husbandry 21. Camelid Clinical Procedures 22. Camelid Surgical Procedures 23. Common Camelid Diseases PART 7: Swine in Veterinary Practice 24. Porcine Husbandry 25. Porcine Clinical Procedures 26. Porcine Surgical Procedures 27. Common Porcine Diseases PART 8: Poultry in Veterinary Practice 28. Poultry Husbandry 29. Poultry Clinical Procedures 30. Poultry Surgical Procedures 31. Common Poultry Diseases Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Veterinary Pharmacology and the Veterinary Technician 2. Pharmacy Procedures and Dosage Calculations 3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: The Principles of How Drugs Work 4. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract 5. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System 6. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System 7. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System 8. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System: Analgesics, Tranquilizers, Sedatives, and Anesthetics 9. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System: Anticonvulsants and Behavior-Modifying Drugs 10. Antimicrobials 11. Disinfectants and Antiseptics 12. Antiparasitics 13. Antiinflammatory Drugs Answers to Self Assessment Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Restraint Principles 2. Knot Tying 3. Restraint of Cats 4. Restraint of Dogs 5. Restraint of Cattle 6. Restraint of Horses 7. Restraint of Sheep 8. Restraint of Goats 9. Restraint of Swine 10. Restraint of Rodents, Rabbits and Ferrets 11. Restraint of Birds Appendix 1: Gender Names Appendix 2: Physiologic Data Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisPracticing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, professional aquarists, fish researchers, and tropical fish hobbyists will find this thorough yet concise handbook a complete how-to guide for keeping fish under human care healthy and thriving. Whether you''re new to fish medicine and husbandry or an expert in the field, there is valuable information within these pages for you. The book is arranged in a logical order so that readers can quickly and efficiently find the information they seek. The book is filled with valuable and applicable information on dozens of topics including how to manage aquatic life support systems for fish, history taking, natural history, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic techniques, anesthesia, analgesia, and surgery. Virtually all of the most important ornamental fish pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, are described and richly illustrated. There are also sections on fish welfare and conservation.While there are many books o

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Book SynopsisThe behaviour textbook that's been missing! - Dr Mandy Roshier, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, UKThis practical guide for busy veterinarians demystifies the apparently complex nature of canine behaviour while simultaneously emphasising its importance. Authored by acclaimed veterinary behaviour consultant Kendal Shepherd, the book provides practical knowledge of dog behaviour and an understanding of how to talk about it with clients. Shepherd shows how this can enhance the relationship between owner and pet and between dog and environment, including the vet surgery, as well as improve the vetâs own sense of fulfilment and enjoyment of practice. From a discussion on the true nature of obedience to stressing the importance of behavioural indicators when assessing pain and mental welfare and finally by reminding vets of their obligations under Dangerous Dogs legislation, the emphasis is on the prevention of aggression throughoTrade ReviewDemystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian is a down-to-earth handbook designed to firstly help veterinarians understand their canine patients by seeing the world from the dog’s perspective, and secondly how to safely and humanely handle them. Kendal debunks all the common detrimental myths on dog behaviour including the dreaded dominant dog concept. This well-referenced text is chock-full of practical tips and anecdotes from Kendal’s wealth of case-studies (as a veterinarian, behaviour veterinarian and expert legal witness for the UK courts) to help the busy veterinary practitioner. A must read for all vets truly interested in safeguarding the welfare of the dog.-- Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy, EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Head of Behaviour and Welfare IVC Evidensia, The NetherlandsThe behaviour textbook that's been missing! An extremely valuable resource for the first opinion veterinary professional, at all stages of their career and training. Kendal provides welcomed illumination on this topic using a unique combination of shared life experiences from her perspectives as an early career vet, through to veterinary behaviourist and expert witness work, with case-based accounts, and references to just the right amount of theory. Essential tools are provided to aid vets in their canine observations and interactions, helping support their clients, and promote the mental health component of welfare. Although aimed at vets, this accessible text has many transferable messages and practical advice, and will appeal to a wider audience whose interest is in enhancing their canine understanding.-- Dr Mandy Roshier, Associate Professor in Anatomy and Behaviour, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, UKDemystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian not only reflects on best veterinary handling of dogs, but makes owners consider how they can help their dogs too. It's refreshing for the author to use references, but also acknowledge how the veterinarian’s handling methods might change as their experience and understanding advances. Well worth a read!-- Chelsie Bailey, BSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare Science, UKKendal brings her wealth of experience as a veterinarian, clinical animal behaviourist and legal expert to this book, which is a must read highly accessible text for any veterinarian in general practice. The excellent use of illustrations, analogies and anecdotes leads the reader form the background of dog-human interactions, through to practical tips on managing dogs in veterinary practice. The inclusion of case reports provides contextual relevance to further add to the practical use of this book which will make any practitioner more behaviourally aware and thus improve the welfare of the dogs under our care. -- Kevin J. McPeake, BVMS PGDip(CABC) PhD AFHEA CCAB DipECAWBM(BM) MRCVS, EBVS®, European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Lecturer in Clinical Animal Behaviour, UKThis is a really useful, readable book for anyone working in general practice. The chapters on the 'Dos and don'ts of behaviourally aware general practice' and 'Do as I do' are excellent reading, ensuring that the reader considers how their own actions and behaviour can impact on a dog's experience, while setting out simple guidelines for good practice. In the later chapters Shepherd uses case studies and examples to give a fascinating insight into her legal work and the complexities of the law as it relates to dogs in the UK. All in all, the book would be a useful addition to any practice library, staple reading for anyone carrying out consultations with dogs, as well as being an interesting and entertaining read. -- Emma Brown, Kernow Vets, in Vet Record, Aug 2021 Demystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian is a down-to-earth handbook designed to firstly help veterinarians understand their canine patients by seeing the world from the dog’s perspective, and secondly how to safely and humanely handle them. Kendal debunks all the common detrimental myths on dog behaviour including the dreaded dominant dog concept. This well-referenced text is chock-full of practical tips and anecdotes from Kendal’s wealth of case-studies (as a veterinarian, behaviour veterinarian and expert legal witness for the UK courts) to help the busy veterinary practitioner. A must read for all vets truly interested in safeguarding the welfare of the dog.-- Valerie Jonckheer-Sheehy, EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Head of Behaviour and Welfare IVC Evidensia, The NetherlandsThe behaviour textbook that's been missing! An extremely valuable resource for the first opinion veterinary professional, at all stages of their career and training. Kendal provides welcomed illumination on this topic using a unique combination of shared life experiences from her perspectives as an early career vet, through to veterinary behaviourist and expert witness work, with case-based accounts, and references to just the right amount of theory. Essential tools are provided to aid vets in their canine observations and interactions, helping support their clients, and promote the mental health component of welfare. Although aimed at vets, this accessible text has many transferable messages and practical advice, and will appeal to a wider audience whose interest is in enhancing their canine understanding.-- Dr Mandy Roshier, Associate Professor in Anatomy and Behaviour, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, UKDemystifying Dog Behaviour for the Veterinarian not only reflects on best veterinary handling of dogs, but makes owners consider how they can help their dogs too. It's refreshing for the author to use references, but also acknowledge how the veterinarian’s handling methods might change as their experience and understanding advances. Well worth a read!-- Chelsie Bailey, BSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare Science, UKKendal brings her wealth of experience as a veterinarian, clinical animal behaviourist and legal expert to this book, which is a must read highly accessible text for any veterinarian in general practice. The excellent use of illustrations, analogies and anecdotes leads the reader form the background of dog-human interactions, through to practical tips on managing dogs in veterinary practice. The inclusion of case reports provides contextual relevance to further add to the practical use of this book which will make any practitioner more behaviourally aware and thus improve the welfare of the dogs under our care. -- Kevin J. McPeake, BVMS PGDip(CABC) PhD AFHEA CCAB DipECAWBM(BM) MRCVS, EBVS®, European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Lecturer in Clinical Animal Behaviour, UKThis is a really useful, readable book for anyone working in general practice. The chapters on the 'Dos and don'ts of behaviourally aware general practice' and 'Do as I do' are excellent reading, ensuring that the reader considers how their own actions and behaviour can impact on a dog's experience, while setting out simple guidelines for good practice. In the later chapters Shepherd uses case studies and examples to give a fascinating insight into her legal work and the complexities of the law as it relates to dogs in the UK. All in all, the book would be a useful addition to any practice library, staple reading for anyone carrying out consultations with dogs, as well as being an interesting and entertaining read. -- Emma Brown, Kernow Vets, in Vet Record, Aug 2021 Table of ContentsForewordIntroductionPART 1 - Dogs and vetsChapter 1. What is a dog?Chapter 2. Do’s and don’t’s of behaviourally aware general practiceChapter 3. ‘Do as I do’Chapter 4. What is obedience?PART 2 – Dogs and ownersChapter 5. The Ladder of AggressionChapter 6. How to ‘speak client’Chapter 7. Avoiding conflict i. Between dog and humanii. Between humansChapter 8. The wisdom of childrenChapter 9. The educational value of analogyChapter 10. Walking a mile in a client’s moccasinsPART 3 – Dogs and the lawChapter 11. Vets and the lawChapter 12. Legal cases to illustrate behavioural principles Overdependence on physical control Misunderstanding of obedience Significance of veterinary history Bad human behaviour Redirected aggression Misdirected play Conflict with police Chapter 13. The dilemma dogs facePost-script

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Book SynopsisThis is the first guide to Veterinary Narrative Medicine, a cutting-edge approach in human medicine with multiple applications in veterinary medicine. The text combines the latest research with numerous real-world examples and practical techniques to improve client communication, patient care, and veterinary well-being. Narrative Medicine maintains that a patient should be viewed as an individual rather than an example of a disease process, and that this can be accomplished by using narrative. This book explores methods and theories from leaders in the human Narrative Medicine field while addressing topics unique to veterinary medicine. Readers will gain tools to help navigate difficult conversations and situations in clinical practice, including those involving the end of life. Narrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice also addresses the important issue of veterinary wellness. The ability to view the veterinarian''s own stories and those of clients and patientsTrade ReviewThis is a remarkable book. Karen Fine has a deep and intuitive understanding of Narrative Medicine and has applied this to veterinary practice in a way that is wise, compassionate and realistic. Dr Fine pays close attention to the complex dynamics that can exist between client, animal and veterinarian and how to harness these for effective treatment. Her book offers a feast of ideas, tips and heart-warming stories to guide everyday practice. This is an essential read for every veterinary student and practitioner.-- John Launer, Health Education England, author of Narrative-Based Practice in Health and Social Care (Routledge, 2018)This innovative book makes a compelling case for reimagining modern veterinary practice in ways that benefit the animal patient, its human caretaker, and veterinary professionals. As human-animal connections evolve, so must the practice of veterinary medicine. Pets today are often considered family members, and scientific advances offer more treatment options to consider. On the other hand, the practice of modern veterinary medicine is increasingly impersonal for both clients and veterinary staff. One remedy, the author suggests, is applying the Narrative Medicine or "three dimensional medicine" model, which takes into account the animal patient, the human caregiver, and environment and other contextual aspects. The author, a seasoned veterinarian, skillfully weaves together concepts and methods of the growing Narrative Medicine movement in human medicine to veterinary practice, as well as insights from history, psychology, and other disciplines. Most compelling, though, are veterinary professionals’ stories about their own experiences. Well organized and clearly written, this very readable book is an important resource for veterinary education and practice. It will also appeal to a broad audience of animal lovers and pet owners interested in better understanding human-animal relationships and veterinary medicine.-- Carolyn E. Ware, Associate Professor of English, Louisiana State University, USADr. Fine beautifully describes veterinary narrative medicine in this wide-ranging must-have book for all clinicians. She provides anecdotes that illustrate how applying this approach can improve the care we provide to our patients and clients, while also taking better care of ourselves. She makes the excellent case that narrative medicine is a necessary parallel to evidence-based medicine and makes us better (and more efficient) veterinarians with deeper connections to our clients, patients and work, mitigating pervasive burn-out, perfectionism and self-judgement. -- Annie Wayne DVM, MPH, DACVECC, Assistant Professor, Emergency and Critical Care, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts UniversityDr. Karen Fine was the one to introduce me this last year to the concept of Narrative Medicine. I realize through our conversations and in the lessons learned from reading her book that this is an incredibly powerful way to navigate building community, decreasing empathic distress and compassion fatigue, and practicing veterinary medicine in a sustainable way. This book provides an invaluable learning opportunity for all stages of veterinary professional development. Dr. Fine’s voice and choice of words struck just the right balance between wise instructor and caring friend making the reading so enjoyable. Her work supports an important contribution to the necessary shift of our professional culture that sees the people as much as the veterinary patients with compassion and care. -- Sonja A. Olson, DVM, Clinical Health and Well-being Trainer at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, USABy bringing attention to the human component of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Fine has provided us with an empathic and holistic perspective to medical care that has great potential for healing in the animal community; not only for animals, but their human companions and veterinary professionals as well.-- Julie Gass, MSW, LICSW, Angell Animal Medical Center, USA Narrative medicine is a concept thoroughly laid out here by Dr. Karen Fine to consider the whole picture, the important human/animal bond, and the well-being of the entire unit. There, in so-doing, the veterinarian is also encouraged to be self-compassionate and embrace their humanity in their valued roles as caregivers to the animals of this partnership. This book's wisdom comes from a place of experience, tenderness, and "you are doing it right already" crafting. There is fair acknowledgement of the heavy parts, to the role of the peace-bringers we can be, and to the necessity that we veterinarians take as good care of ourselves as we do our animal patients. -- Monica Mansfield, D.V.M., Chairperson of MVMA Wellness Committee and MVMA President-ElectThis is a remarkable book. Karen Fine has a deep and intuitive understanding of Narrative Medicine and has applied this to veterinary practice in a way that is wise, compassionate and realistic. Dr Fine pays close attention to the complex dynamics that can exist between client, animal and veterinarian and how to harness these for effective treatment. Her book offers a feast of ideas, tips and heart-warming stories to guide everyday practice. This is an essential read for every veterinary student and practitioner.-- John Launer, Health Education England, author of Narrative-Based Practice in Health and Social Care (Routledge, 2018)This innovative book makes a compelling case for reimagining modern veterinary practice in ways that benefit the animal patient, its human caretaker, and veterinary professionals. As human-animal connections evolve, so must the practice of veterinary medicine. Pets today are often considered family members, and scientific advances offer more treatment options to consider. On the other hand, the practice of modern veterinary medicine is increasingly impersonal for both clients and veterinary staff. One remedy, the author suggests, is applying the Narrative Medicine or "three dimensional medicine" model, which takes into account the animal patient, the human caregiver, and environment and other contextual aspects. The author, a seasoned veterinarian, skillfully weaves together concepts and methods of the growing Narrative Medicine movement in human medicine to veterinary practice, as well as insights from history, psychology, and other disciplines. Most compelling, though, are veterinary professionals’ stories about their own experiences. Well organized and clearly written, this very readable book is an important resource for veterinary education and practice. It will also appeal to a broad audience of animal lovers and pet owners interested in better understanding human-animal relationships and veterinary medicine.-- Carolyn E. Ware, Associate Professor of English, Louisiana State University, USADr. Fine beautifully describes veterinary narrative medicine in this wide-ranging must-have book for all clinicians. She provides anecdotes that illustrate how applying this approach can improve the care we provide to our patients and clients, while also taking better care of ourselves. She makes the excellent case that narrative medicine is a necessary parallel to evidence-based medicine and makes us better (and more efficient) veterinarians with deeper connections to our clients, patients and work, mitigating pervasive burn-out, perfectionism and self-judgement. -- Annie Wayne DVM, MPH, DACVECC, Assistant Professor, Emergency and Critical Care, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts UniversityDr. Karen Fine was the one to introduce me this last year to the concept of Narrative Medicine. I realize through our conversations and in the lessons learned from reading her book that this is an incredibly powerful way to navigate building community, decreasing empathic distress and compassion fatigue, and practicing veterinary medicine in a sustainable way. This book provides an invaluable learning opportunity for all stages of veterinary professional development. Dr. Fine’s voice and choice of words struck just the right balance between wise instructor and caring friend making the reading so enjoyable. Her work supports an important contribution to the necessary shift of our professional culture that sees the people as much as the veterinary patients with compassion and care. -- Sonja A. Olson, DVM, Clinical Health and Well-being Trainer at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, USABy bringing attention to the human component of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Fine has provided us with an empathic and holistic perspective to medical care that has great potential for healing in the animal community; not only for animals, but their human companions and veterinary professionals as well.-- Julie Gass, MSW, LICSW, Angell Animal Medical Center, USA Narrative medicine is a concept thoroughly laid out here by Dr. Karen Fine to consider the whole picture, the important human/animal bond, and the well-being of the entire unit. There, in so-doing, the veterinarian is also encouraged to be self-compassionate and embrace their humanity in their valued roles as caregivers to the animals of this partnership. This book's wisdom comes from a place of experience, tenderness, and "you are doing it right already" crafting. There is fair acknowledgement of the heavy parts, to the role of the peace-bringers we can be, and to the necessity that we veterinarians take as good care of ourselves as we do our animal patients. -- Monica Mansfield, D.V.M., Chairperson of MVMA Wellness Committee and MVMA President-Elect Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part One: Narrative Medicine for People. Chapter One: Overview. Chapter Two: Related Fields. Part Two: The Veterinary Appointment. Chapter Three: Before the AppointmentChapter Four: Taking a History. Chapter Five: Creating a Plan. Chapter Six: Recording the NarrativePart Three: Unique to Veterinary Medicine. Chapter Seven: The Connection Triangle. Chapter Eight: Grief, Guilt, and ShameChapter Nine: The WorkplaceChapter Ten: Diversity, Equity, and InclusionChapter Eleven: Veterinary Social WorkPart Four: Our Own StoriesChapter Twelve: Burnout and FatigueChapter Thirteen: Reflective PracticeChapter Fourteen: Moving Forwards

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Book SynopsisAnimal welfare has long been recognised as central to the role of the veterinary professional, but this is increasingly aligned with the welfare of humans and the broader environment in which we co-exist. This is the first book dedicated to the role of the veterinarian in One Welfare, a concept that recognises the interconnections between animal welfare, human wellbeing, and the environment. The book demonstrates, through a wide range of international case studies, why professional ethics and the use of good evidence is integral to this role. Contributors bring a rich variety of writings, each with their own perception of the role of the veterinarian in improving animal welfare and human wellbeing. One Welfare in Practice: The Role of the Veterinarian emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and solutions: it is essential that veterinary practitioners recognise when other professionals or disciplines need to be consulted to benefit both animals and humans. With its multiple, fascinating approaches to One Welfare, this book will inform and inspire the veterinarian to find areas where collaborative action reaps the greatest rewards. This unique book shows how veterinarians can and are contributing to improving animal and human welfare, offering practical advice as to how the profession can further engage in One Welfare in a range of settings.Trade ReviewThis is a valuable book that should give inspiration to many young idealistic veterinarians wanting to do ‘the right thing’. There is no doubt that the veterinary profession has a lot to contribute to policy within the general aims of One Welfare.John Webster, Professor Emeritus, University of Bristol, UKI would recommend this book to those with an interest in One Welfare. Although the focus is on the role of the veterinarian, it is clear throughout the book that vets cannot work in isolation and that solutions can only be found by communities and professions coming together and working towards shared goals. This book is likely to be of interest to all of us with an interest in animal, human and environmental health and well-being. It is likely to be of particular interest to veterinary students and recent graduates as it highlights the breadth of potentially diverse roles that veterinarians can have in promoting one health and welfare.Animal Welfare, Volume 32 , 2023 , e23Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. One Health and One Welfare. 2. Sustainability: The role of veterinarians in aligning animal, human and environmental well-being. 3. Climate change as an animal welfare problem: The role of the veterinarian. 4. Animal Welfare Aspects of Land Clearing. 5. Wildlife utilisation and One Welfare. 6. One Welfare and the management of vertebrate pest animals: A complex problem needing an interdisciplinary approach. 7. Managing welfare and wellbeing in animal disease control programmes. 8. Rabies control in Indonesia: Working together to protect animal and human welfare. 9. The role of One Welfare in development and nutrition security. 10. The laboratory animal veterinarian’s contribution to One Welfare. 11. Fish welfare and One Welfare - A veterinarian’s perspective. 12. Working Animals - One Health, One Welfare. 13. Cow shelters: Animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment in an Indian context. 14. One Welfare approach to the sea transport of livestock.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I: Veterinary Practice Team and Development 1. The Heart of Veterinary Medicine 2. The Leadership Team 3. The Veterinary Team and Front Office Procedures 4. Human Resources in the Veterinary Practice 5. Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues 6. Professional Development 7. Telemedicine 8. Practice Integrated Management Software 9. Medical Records Management Section II: Veterinary Operations 10. Appointment Management 11. The Client Experience 12. Marketing 13. Inventory Management 14. Controlled Substances 15. Safety in the Veterinary Practice 16. Finance Management 17. Strategic Planning Abbreviations Glossary

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Book SynopsisHelps readers to gain a modern understanding of animal behavior. Presents a variety of different perspectives including genetics, neurological, learning and behavioral ecology Introduces the scientific reasoning and methodology of animal behavior Addresses development and mechanisms .Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction 1 Four Questions About Animal Behavior 2 Animal Behavior as an Interdisciplinary Study 2 The Interplay of Questions: A Case Study 3 Hypothesis Testing 5 Part 1 Approaches to the Study of Animal Behavior Chapter 2 History of the Study of Animal Behavior 11 The Beginnings 11 Intellectual Continuity in the Animal World 11 Darwin's Evolutionary Framework 12 Classical Ethology 13 The Approach: Evolutionary, Comparative, Descriptive, Field-Oriented 13 Classical Ethological Concepts 15 Comparative Psychology 17 The Approach: Physiological, Developmental, Quantitative, Laboratory-Oriented 17 Early Concepts of Comparative Psychology 17 The Roots of Physiological Psychology 20 Sociobiology and Behavioral Ecology 20 More Recent Trends 22 Field Studies 22 Cellular and Molecular Bases of Behavior 22 Behavioral Biology 23 Applied Animal Behavior 23 Chapter 3 Genetic Analysis of Behavior 27 Basics of Gene Action 28 Goals of Behavioral Genetics 31 Methods of Behavioral Genetics 31 Inbreeding 31 Artificial Selection 33 Inducing Mutations and Screening for Change in Behavior 35 Finding Natural Variants and Looking for Genetic Differences 36 Hybridization 37 The Foraging Gene as an Example of Behavioral Genetics in Action 38 Candidate Genes 38 Linking a Protein to a Trait 40 Locating all the Genes Associated with a Trait 41 Microarray Analysis 41 Important Principles of Behavioral Genetics 42 One Gene Usually Affects Several Traits 42 Genes Work in Interacting Networks 44 Behavioral Variation and Genes 45 Environmental Regulation of Gene Expression 47 Dominance Relationships in Cichlid Fish 47 Song Learning in Male Songbirds 48 The Importance of Genetic Background to Behavioral Genetics 50 Networks of Genes are Responsive to the Environment 51 Epigenetics and Behavioral Genetics 52 Complex Relationships Among Genes 54 A Broader Perspective 54 Chapter 4 Natural Selection and Behavior 57 Natural Selection 58 Common Misunderstandings About Natural Selection 60 Genetic Variation 61 Variation is Common 61 The Raw Material of Genetic Variation 61 Variation and the Response to Natural Selection 62 The Maintenance of Variation 63 Gene Flow and Genetic Drift 63 Correlated Traits 65 Changing Environmental Conditions 65 Frequency-Dependent Selection 67 Negative-Assortative Mating 68 Evolutionarily Stable Strategies: Fitness and the Behavior of Others 68 Testing Hypotheses About Natural Selection and Adaptation 70 The Experimental Approach 72 The Comparative Approach 73 Monitoring Selection in the Field 75 Modeling the Costs and Benefits of Traits 75 Chapter 5 Learning and Cognition 77 Definition of Learning 78 Types of Learning 78 Habituation 78 Classical Conditioning 80 Operant Conditioning 82 Latent Learning 84 Social Learning 85 Species Differences in Learning: Comparative Studies 87 The Ability to Learn as a Heritable Trait 87 Evolution and the Variation in Learning Across Species 88 Other Evidence of Cognitive Abilities in Animals 91 Tool Use 92 Detours 94 Understanding Numbers and Other Abstract Concepts 95 Self-Recognition and Perspective Taking 97 Chapter 6 Physiological Analysis—Nerve Cells and Behavior 99 Concepts from Cellular Neurobiology 100 Types of Neurons and Their Jobs 100 The Message of a Neuron 101 Ions, Membrane Permeability, and Behavior 104 Behavioral Change and Synaptic Transmission 104 The Structure of the Synapse 104 Integration 106 Specializations for Perception of Biologically Relevant Stimuli—Sensory Processing 107 Processing of Sensory Information for Sound Localization 108 Predators and Prey: The Neuroethology of Life-and- Death Struggles 109 Processing in the Central Nervous System 113 Brain Changes Underlying Behavioral Change 113 Social Behavior Network 120 Responding—Motor Systems 122 Neural Control in Motor Systems 122 Locust Flight 122 Chapter 7 Physiological Analysis of Behavior—The Endocrine System 127 The Endocrine System 129 Endocrine Glands and Hormones 129 Hormonal Versus Neural Communication 129 Types of Hormones and Their Modes of Action 130 How Hormones Influence Behavior 132 Effects on Sensation and Perception 132 Effects on Development and Activity of the Central Nervous System 133 Effects on Muscles 133 Methods of Studying Hormone–Behavior Relationships 135 Interventional Studies 135 Correlational Studies 137 Organizational and Activational Effects of Hormones 139 Defining the Dichotomy 139 Sex Differences in the Behavior of Norway Rats 139 Individual Differences in the Behavior of Male Tree Lizards 141 Questioning the Dichotomy 141 The Dynamic Relationship Between Hormones and Behavior 142 A Reciprocal Relationship 142 Hormonal Suppression of Behavior 142 Interactions Between Hormones, Behavior, and the Environment 142 Adjusting to the Harshness and Predictability of the Physical Environment 143 Adjusting to Onlookers in the Social Environment 145 A Detailed Look at the Hormonal Basis of Selected Behaviors 146 Helping at the Nest 146 Scent-Marking 147 Migrating 148 Chapter 8 The Development of Behavior 151 Influences on Behavioral Development 152 Development of the Nervous System 152 Development of Nonneural Structures 155 Hormonal Milieu 155 Physical Characteristics of the Environment 157 Experience Through Play 158 The Concept of Sensitive Periods 159 Changing Terminology—From Critical Periods to Sensitive Periods 159 Timing of Sensitive Periods 160 Multiple Sensitive Periods 161 Some Examples of Sensitive Periods in Behavioral Development 161 Pulling It All Together—The Development of Bird Song 171 Genetic, Hormonal, and Neural Control of Song 172 Role of Learning in Song Development 174 Sensitive Periods in Song Learning 176 Own-Species Bias in Song Learning 178 Social Factors and Song Development 178 A Diversity of Song Learning Strategies 179 Developmental Homeostasis 180 Rehabilitation of Chimpanzees After Long-Term Isolation 180 Part 2 Survival Chapter 9 Biological Clocks 185 Defining Properties of Clock-Controlled Rhythms 186 Persistence in Constant Conditions 186 Entrainment by Environmental Cycles 187 Temperature Compensation 188 Rhythmic Behavior 189 Daily Rhythms 189 Lunar Day Rhythms 189 Semilunar Rhythms 189 Monthly Rhythms 190 Annual Rhythms 191 The Clock Versus the Hands of the Clock 192 Advantages of Clock-Controlled Behavior 192 Anticipation of Environmental Change 192 Synchronization of a Behavior with an Event That Cannot Be Sensed Directly 193 Continuous Measurement of Time 194 Adaptiveness of Biological Clocks 194 Organization of Circadian Systems 194 Multiple Clocks 195 Coordination of Circadian Timing 195 Human Implications of Circadian Rhythms 200 Jet Lag 200 Human Health 200 Chapter 10 Mechanisms of Orientation and Navigation 203 Levels of Navigational Ability 204 Piloting 204 Compass Orientation 204 True Navigation 206 Multiplicity of Orientation Cues 206 Visual Cues 206 Landmarks 206 Sun Compass 207 Star Compass 211 Polarized Light and Orientation 212 Magnetic Cues 214 Cues from the Earth’s Magnetic Field 214 Directional Information from the Earth’s Magnetic Field: A Magnetic Compass 217 Positional Information from the Earth’s Magnetic Field: A Magnetic Map? 218 Magnetoreception 222 Chemical Cues 224 Olfaction and Salmon Homing 224 Olfaction and Pigeon Homing 226 Electrical Cues and Electrolocation 229 Chapter 11 The Ecology and Evolution of Spatial Distribution 233 Remaining at Home Versus Leaving 234 Costs and Benefits of Natal Philopatry 234 Costs and Benefits of Natal Dispersal 235 Sex Biases in Natal Dispersal 238 Natal Dispersal and Conservation Biology 240 Habitat Selection 241 Indicators of Habitat Quality 241 Search Tactics 243 Effects of Natal Experience 243 Habitat Selection and Conservation Biology 244 Migration 245 Costs of Migration 246 Benefits of Migration 248 Migration and Conservation Biology 251 Chapter 12 Foraging Behavior 253 Obtaining Food 253 Suspension Feeding 254 Omnivory 254 Herbivory 254 Carnivory 256 Adaptations for Detecting Prey 259 Optimal Foraging 264 Diet Selection: A Simple Model 265 Deciding When to Leave a Patch: The Marginal Value Theorem 267 Adding Complexity and Realism 268 The Utility of Models 274 Chapter 13 Antipredator Behavior 275 Camouflage 277 Coloration Matching the Visual Background 277 Disruptive Coloration 280 Countershading 282 Transparency 283 Masquerade 284 Other Functions of Color 284 Polymorphism 285 Warning Coloration 287 Batesian Mimicry 289 Diverting Coloration, Structures, and Behavior 290 False Heads 290 Autotomy 291 Feigning Injury or Death 292 Intimidation and Fighting Back 294 Enhancement of Body Size and Display of Weaponry 294 Eyespots 294 Chemical Repellents 296 Pronouncement of Vigilance 297 Group Defense 298 Alarm Signals 298 Improved Detection 299 Dilution Effect 299 Selfish Herd 300 Confusion Effect 301 Mobbing 301 Maintenance of Antipredator Behavior 302 Part 3 Interactions Between Individuals Chapter 14 Reproductive Behavior 305 Sexual Selection: Historical and Theoretical Background 306 Explanations for Sex Differences in Reproductive Behavior 306 Revisiting the Ideas of Bateman 308 Intrasexual Selection—Competition for Mates 309 Adaptations That Help a Male Secure Copulations 309 Adaptations That Favor the Use of a Male’s Sperm 313 Sexual Interference: Decreasing the Reproductive Success of Rival Males 318 Intersexual Selection—Mate Choice 320 Criteria by Which Females Choose Mates 320 Origin and Maintenance of Mate-Choice Preferences 327 Cryptic Female Choice 329 Sexual Conflict 330 Chapter 15 Parental Care and Mating Systems 333 Parental Care 334 Conflicts Among Family Members Over Parental Investment 334 Some Factors That Influence the Allocation of Parental Resources 336 Overall Patterns of Parental Care 339 Dispensing with Parental Care—Brood Parasitism 343 Mating Systems 345 Classifying Mating Systems 345 Monogamy 346 Polygyny 349 Polyandry 353 Chapter 16 Communication: Channels and Functions 355 The Definition of Communication 356 Channels for Communication 356 Vision 356 Audition 358 Substrate Vibrations 361 Chemical Senses 361 Touch 364 Electrical Fields 365 Multimodal Communication 366 Functions of Communication 367 Species Recognition 368 Mate Attraction 369 Courtship and Mating 369 Maintaining Social Bonds 372 Alarm 372 Aggregation 373 Agonistic Encounters 374 Communication about Resources: A Case Study 374 Chapter 17 The Evolution of Communication 381 The Changing Views of Communication 381 Sharing Information 381 Manipulating Others 382 Signals and Honesty 382 When are Honest Signals Likely? 382 When are Dishonest Signals Likely? 386 Can Honest and Dishonest Signals Coexist? 386 The Evolutionary Origins of Signals 387 Ritualization 387 Receiver-Bias Mechanisms 390 Selective Forces That Shape Signals 391 Characteristics of the Sender 391 Characteristics of the Environment 392 Characteristics of the Receiver 395 Language and Apes 396 What is Language? 396 Ape Language Studies 397 Communication and Animal Cognition 401 Chapter 18 Conflict 405 Aggression and Conflict 406 Why Do Animals Fight? 406 An Evolutionary View of Conflict 406 The Evolution of Fighting Behavior 406 Using Game Theory to Understand the Evolution of Conflict 406 Asymmetries in Contests 410 Conflict Among Group Members 413 How Dominance is Determined 413 The Benefits of Being Dominant 413 The Benefits of Being Subordinate 414 Conflict Over Space 415 Home Ranges, Core Areas, and Territories 415 The Ideal Free Distribution and Space Use 415 The Economics of Holding a Territory 416 The Economics of Territory Size 416 Strategies for Reducing the Cost of Territorial Defense 417 A Proximate View of Conflict 419 Aggression and Testosterone 419 Stress, Aggression, and Dominance 420

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Book SynopsisSince publication of the first edition, huge developments have taken place in sensory biology research and new insights have been provided in particular by molecular biology. These show the similarities in the molecular architecture and in the physiology of sensory cells across species and across sensory modality and often indicate a common ancestry dating back over half a billion years. Biology of Sensory Systemshas thus been completely revised and takes a molecular, evolutionary and comparative approach, providing an overview of sensory systems in vertebrates, invertebrates and prokaryotes, with a strong focus on human senses. Written by a renowned author with extensive teaching experience, the book covers, in six parts, the general features of sensory systems, the mechanosenses, the chemosenses, the senses which detect electromagnetic radiation, other sensory systems including pain, thermosensitivity and some of the minority senses and, finally, provides an outlineTable of ContentsPreface to Second Edition. Preface to First Edition. PART I: PRELIMINARIES. Chapter 1 Elements. 1.1 Allosteric Effectors. 1.2 Membranes. 1.3 Membrane Signalling Systems. 1.4 Channels and Gates. 1.5 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 2 Membranes, Action Potentials, Synapses. 2.1 The Measurement of Resting Potentials. 2.2 The Ionic Bases of Resting Potentials. 2.3 Electrotonic Potentials and Cable Conduction. 2.4 Receptor and Generator Potentials. 2.5 Sensory Adaptation. 2.6 Action Potentials. 2.7 Synapses and Synaptic Transmission. 2.8 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 3 General Features of Sensory Systems. 3.1 Classification of the Senses. 3.2 Modality. 3.3 Intensity. 3.4 Adaptation. 3.5 Receptive Fields. 3.6 Maps of Sensory Surfaces. 3.7 Hierarchical and Parallel Design. 3.8 Feature Extraction and Trigger Stimuli. 3.9 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 4 Classification and Phylogeny. 4.1 Systematics. 4.2 Classification into Six Kingdoms. 4.3 Unicellularity. 4.4 Multicellularity. 4.5 Protostomes and Deuterostomes. 4.6 Classification of the Metazoa. 4.7 Evolution of Nervous Systems. 4.8 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 5 Genes, Genomics and Neurosensory Systems. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Comparative Genomics. 5.3 Genomes and Neurosensory Systems. 5.4 Concluding Remarks. Part I: Self Assessment. Part I: Notes, References and Bibliography. PART II: MECHANOSENSITIVITY. Chapter 6 Mechanosensitivity of Cell Membranes. 6.1 Mechanosensitive Channels in E. coli. 6.2 Detection of Osmotic Swelling by Hypothalamic Cells in Mammals. 6.3 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 7 Kinaesthesia. 7.1 Kinaesthetic Mechanisms in Arthropods. 7.1.1 Stretch Receptors in Crustacean Muscle. 7.2 Kinaesthetic Mechanisms in Mammals. 7.3 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 8 Touch. 8.1 Mechanoreception in Caenorhabditis Elegans. 8.2 Spiders. 8.3 Insects. 8.4 Tactile Receptors in Mammalian Skin. 8.5 Cerebral Analysis of Touch. 8.6 Plasticity of the Somaesthetic Cortex. 8.7 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 9 Equilibrium and Hearing: The Uses of Hair Cells. 9.1 Anatomy and Physiology of Hair Cells. 9.2 Lateral Line Canals. 9.3 Evolution of the Vertebrate Ear. 9.4 Concluding Remarks. Box 9.1 Biophysics of Outer Hair Cells. Box 9.2 Genetics and Deafness. Chapter 10 Cerebral Analysis. 10.1 The Mammalian Vestibular Pathway and Reflexes. 10.2 The Mammalian Auditory Pathway. 10.3 The Avian Auditory Pathway and the Mapping of Auditory Space by the Barn Owl. 10.4 The Mammalian Auditory Cortex. 10.5 The Bat Auditory System and Echolocation. 10.6 The Human Auditory Cortex and Language. 10.7 Lateralization and the Neuroanatomy of Language. 10.8 Language and the FOXP2 Gene. 10.9 Callosectomy and After. 10.10 Concluding Remarks. Box 10.1 Broca and Wernicke. Part II: Self Assessment. Part II: Notes, References and Bibliography. PART III: CHEMOSENSITIVITY. Chapter 11 Chemosensitivity in Prokaryocytes. 11.1 Chemosentivity in E. coli. 11.2 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 12 Mammalian Chemo- Enteroreceptors. 12.1 Location of Mammalian Chemoreceptors for PaO2 and PaCO2. 12.2 Structure. 12.3 Physiology. 12.4 Biochemistry. 12.5 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 13 Gustation. 13.1 Gustation in Insects. 13.2 Gustation inMammals. 13.3 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 14 Olfaction. 14.1 Insect Olfactory Systems. 14.2 Mammalian Olfactory Systems. 14.3 The Vertebrate Vomeronasal Organ (VNO) and Pheromones. 14.4 Concluding Remarks. Part III: Self Assessment. Part III: Notes, References and Bibliography. PART IV: PHOTOSENSITIVITY. Box I4.1 Bacteriorhodopsin. Chapter 15 Invertebrate Vision. 15.1 Designs of Invertebrate Eyes. 15.2 Examples of Invertebrate Eyes. 15.3 Concluding Remarks. Box 15.1 The Evolution of Opsins. Box 15.2 Early Genetics of Eyes. Chapter 16 The Human Eye. 16.1 Anatomy. 16.2 Embryology. 16.3 Detailed Anatomy and Physiology. 16.4 Movements of the Eyeball. 16.5 Concluding Remarks. Box 16.1 Genetics of Cataract. Chapter 17 The Retina. 17.1 Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE). 17.2 Retina. 17.3 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 18 Visual Pathways and Cortices. 18.1 Visual Pathways into the Brain. 18.2 Primary Visual Cortex. 18.3 Extrastriate Cortices. 18.4 Face Recognition. 18.5 Prosopagnosia. 18.6 Concluding Remarks. Box 18.1 The Reality of Cortical Columns. Box 18.2 Blindsight. Chapter 19 Other Vertebrate Visual Systems. 19.1 Visual Pigments. 19.2 Photoreceptors. 19.3 Tapeta. 19.4 Retinae. 19.5 Dioptric Apparatus. 19.6 Median Eyes. 19.7 Visual Pathways. 19.8 Visual Centres in the Brain. 19.9 Concluding Remarks. Part IV: Self Assessment. Part IV: Notes, References and Bibliography. PART V: OTHER SENSES. Chapter 20 Thermosensitivity. 20.1 Molecular Biology. 20.2 Poikilotherms. 20.3 Homeotherms. 20.4 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 21 Minority Senses. 21.1 Infrared Radiation. 21.2 Polarized Light. 21.3 Electric Fields. 21.4 Magnetic Fields. 21.5 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 22 Pain. 22.1 The Biological Significance of Pain. 22.2 Neurophysiology of Pain. 22.3 Neuropharmacology of Pain Pathways. 22.4 Referred Pain. 22.5 Gate Theory. 22.6 Concluding Remarks. Part V: Self Assessment. Part V: Notes, References and Bibliography. PART VI: CODA. Chapter 23 Summing Up. 23.1 Molecular Themes. 23.2 Cellular Themes. 23.3 Sense Organs. 23.4 Central Analysers. 23.5 Homeostasis. 23.6 Different Sensory Worlds. 23.7 From Abiotic to Biotic: Communication. 23.8 From Biotic to Social Communication: Mirror Neurons. 23.9 Concluding Remarks. Chapter 24 Philosophical Postscript. 24.1 Descartes. 24.2 Qualia. 24.3 Tabula Rasa? 24.4 Epigenetic Epistemology. 24.5 Evolutionary Epistemology. 24.6 Beyond Descartes. 24.7 Concluding Remarks. Part VI: Self Assessment. Part VI: Notes, References and Bibliography. Appendix: Some Techniques. Acronyms and Abbreviations. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Consulting Veterinary Nurse is an invaluable source of information for all veterinary nurses setting up and conducting their own nursing clinics in small animal practice.Trade Review“This book will enable VNs to become more involved in clinics and will ensure their skills are utilised. Certainly a book for every VN to have in the library.” (BSAVA, 1 March 2014) “To summarise, The Consulting Veterinary Nurse will be a useful book for many nurses, especially those who have a keen interest in clinical nutrition, and those looking to promote nutrition within the practice . . . It may also offer some suggestions for medical clinics that may not have otherwise been considered.” (The Veterinary Record, 1 October 2013) “From handling senior pet clinics to client compliance and education, this covers clinics organized for a range of animal conditions and is written by an experienced senior vet nurse. Any veterinary collection will find this filled with specifics.” (Bookwatch, 1 January 2013) “The Consulting Veterinary Nurse’ is a highly informative, well-written book and deserves its place in the practice library or, better still, the nurses’ consultation room.” (Veterinary Record, 2 February 2013)Table of ContentsForeword by Helen Farrant vii Abbreviations viii Introduction x Acknowledgements xi Part I The Role of the Nurse in the Veterinary Practice 1 1 Ethics 3 2 Consulting Room and Literature 6 3 The Consultation 9 4 Diagnostic Clinics 19 5 Marketing 29 6 Named Nurse and Protocol Writing 32 Part II Nutrition and Diet 35 7 Food and Feeding 37 8 Feeding Behaviours 51 9 Nutrition for Puppies and Kittens 56 10 Nutritional Assessment 67 11 Dietary Transitions 72 12 Methods of Increasing Water Consumption 74 13 Dietary Supplements 76 14 Rabbit Nutrition 80 Part III Behavioural Issues 85 15 Puppy and Kitten Behaviour 87 16 Noise Phobias and Fireworks 100 Part IV ‘Well Pet’ Clinics 107 17 Vaccination Clinics 109 18 Post-Neutering Clinics 111 19 Senior Pet Clinics 113 Part V Medical Clinics 117 20 Arthritis 119 21 Cancer 129 22 Cardiac Disorders 135 23 Cognitive Dysfunction 143 24 Dental Problems 146 25 Diabetes 153 26 Epilepsy 161 27 Gastrointestinal Disorders 164 28 Hepatobiliary Disorders 176 29 Obesity 185 30 Pancreatic Disorders 196 31 Renal Disorders 202 32 Nutrition-Related Skin Disorders 211 33 Urinary Tract Disorders 218 Appendix 1 Diet history sheet 233 Appendix 2 Unit Conversion Tables 235 Glossary 238 Index 241

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Book SynopsisThis bestseller has been an essential book for all those working with laboratory animals since it was first published in 1994. This fourth edition retains all the classic features that have made it a must-have reference including emphasis on best practice in order to improve animal welfare. The contents have been thoroughly updated and reorganised to make sure it is a really practical book for day-to-day use in the laboratory. The first section of the book covers principles applicable to all species, for example husbandry, handling and the education and training required by scientists and technical staff working with animals in the laboratory. Later chapters focus on specific species or groups of species. New to this edition: Reflects changes in European legislation and their impact on national legislation Covers recommendations for the education and training of those carrying out animal experiments across Europe New chapters on ethical considerations and baTrade Review“In summary, this is a useful book which contains a great deal of information on many of the environmental and technical aspects of laboratory animal management.” (BTS News, 1 September 2014) The result is a solid pick for any collection concerned with laboratory and testing conditions.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 August 2013)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements xvii 1 Education and Training for the Personal Licence Holder 1 Introduction 1 Framework for Education and Training of Licence Holders 2 Core modules 4 Prerequisite and additional modules 4 Education and training in the UK 4 Aims of Accredited Training 4 Continuing Professional Development and Reflective Practice 5 Summary 5 References 6 2 Ethical Considerations around using Animals in Research 7 History of the Use of Animals in Research 7 The Ethics of Using Animals in Experiments 9 The Local Ethical Review Process 12 Measuring harms and benefits 12 The Principles of the Three RS 13 Replacement 13 Reduction 14 Refinement 15 Prospective, ongoing and retrospective review: reflective practice and the refinement loop 15 Public Perceptions 17 Transparency and freedom of information 18 References 18 3 The Regulatory Framework 21 Introduction to Legislation Regulating the Use of Animals in Research 21 European legislation 22 The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 22Protected animals 23 Regulated procedures 23 Exemptions 24 Licensing of places 24 The personal licence 25 Project licences 28 The Section 2C licence 30 Additional controls 32 Administration of the Act 33 Assessment of licences and inspection of premises 33 Offences and infringements 33 Communication 34 Statistics of Animal Usage 34 Other Relevant Legislation 34 References 36 4 Balancing Animal Welfare with Science 37 Welfare versus Science? 37 What is Welfare? 37 Quality of life 38 Why assess welfare? 39 Who should assess welfare? 40 How to assess welfare 40 Development of welfare assessment systems 44 Consideration of cumulative suffering 46 References 48 5 Animal Husbandry, Environmental Enrichment and Occupational Health and Safety 51 Animal Husbandry 51 Types of housing 52 Bedding and nesting materials 54 Nutrition 54 Environment 55 Handling techniques 56 Environmental Enrichment 56 Evaluation of enrichment and other refinements to housing and care 58 Evaluating the effect of a potential refinement on animals 58 Evaluating the effect of a potential refinement on science 61 Evaluating the effect of a potential refinement on animal house management 62 Supply and Transport 63 Aspects of Health, Safety and Security Affecting Animal Care 64 COSHH, CLP and REACH 65 Genetically modified organisms 66 Health and safety in animal facilities 67 Miscellaneous health and safety hazards and risks 71 Acknowledgements 74 References and Further Reading 74 6 Principles of Animal Use and Experimental Design 77 Principles of Experimental Design 77 Minimising variation 78 Selection of animals: species, strain, genetically altered animals 79 Genetic and Welfare Monitoring of GA and HM Animals 81 Background health status 82 Sources of infection 83 Health monitoring 84 Biosecurity and containment for rodents 86 References 87 7 Handling and Techniques 89 Prior Considerations 89 Training and competence of operator 89 Acclimatisation 90 Training of animals 90 Restraint of animals 90 Equipment 91 Administration of Substances 91 ADME 91 Administration volumes 93 Administration techniques 93 Legal considerations 103 Removal of Blood 104 Quality of samples 104 Technique for venipuncture 105 Methods of venipuncture in different species 108 Placement and Maintenance of Indwelling Cannulae 111 Withdrawal of blood 112 Long-term cannulation 112 Removal of cannulae 112 Potential sequelae 112 Arterial Sampling and Arterial Loops 113 Needle puncture 113 Arterial cannulae 113 Arterial loops 113 Miscellaneous Procedures 113 Creation and maintenance of fistulae 113 Administration techniques 114 Sampling 115 Antibody production 116 Equipment for Blood Collection and Administration of Substances 119 Over-the-needle cannulae 119 Evacuated blood-collection tubes 119 Butterfly needles 120 Tourniquets 120 Vasodilating agents 120 References 120 8 Humane Methods of Killing 123 Ethical Considerations in Killing Animals 123 Legal constraints 123 When to kill an animal 123 Preparation for humane killing 125 Methods of Euthanasia 127 Chemical methods of euthanasia 127 Physical methods of euthanasia 130 Other methods of euthanasia 131 Schedule 1 methods 132 References 133 9 Anaesthesia and Analgesia 137 Introduction 137 Pre-Anaesthetic Care and Evaluation 138 Acclimatisation 138 Training 138 Fasting 138 Handling 139 Health status 139 Local anaesthetics 139 Premedication 139 General Anaesthesia 142 General principles 142 Balanced anaesthesia 142 Administration of anaesthetics 143 Inhalation anaesthesia 144 Injectable anaesthesia 151 Long-term and non-recovery anaesthesia 164 Recovery and post-anaesthetic care 165 Local anaesthetics 166 Anaesthetic Management 167 Physiological stability 167 Depth of anaesthesia 170 Equipment monitoring 171 Anaesthetic Emergencies 171 Muscle Relaxation During Anaesthesia 172 Monitoring anaesthesia under neuromuscular blocking agents 173 Neuromuscular blocking agents 173 References 174 10 Introduction to Surgery and Surgical Techniques 177 Pre-Surgical Preparation 177 Animal 177 Instruments and equipment 178 Facilities 178 Personnel 178 Principles of Aseptic Technique 179 Atmosphere 180 Surgical team 180 Instruments 181 Methods of sterilisation 181 Preparation of the animal 183 Summary of Lasa Guidelines on Rodent Surgery 184 Conduct of Surgical Procedures 184 Inflammation and wound healing 184 Types of healing 185 Factors affecting healing 186 Performance of surgical procedures 187 Surgical Instruments 189 Skin incision 190 Dissection 191 Haemostasis 191 Wound closure 193 Other instruments 193 Suturing Techniques and Materials 195 Suture needles 196 Suture placement 197 Surgical knots 197 Suture patterns 198 Suture materials 201 Sizes of suture 206 Packaging 206 Summary 207 References 207 11 Small Laboratory Animals 209 Rodents 209 Dentition 209 Nutrition and digestion 210 Water 210 Behaviour 211 Senses and communication 211 Housing 211 Environment 211 Anaesthesia 212 Mouse 212 Behaviour 212 Communication 213 Feeding 214 Environment 215 Breeding 215 Growth 215 Handling 216 Pain and stress recognition 217 Common diseases and health monitoring 218 Biological data and useful reference data 218 Rat 218 Behaviour 219 Housing 219 Feeding 220 Water 220 Environment 220 Breeding 220 Growth and development 221 Handling 221 Pain and stress recognition 222 Common diseases and health monitoring 223 Biological data and useful reference data 223 Hamster 223 Behaviour 224 Housing 224 Feeding 225 Water 225 Environment 226 Breeding 226 Handling 227 Pain and stress recognition 227 Common diseases and health monitoring 227 Biological data and useful reference data 227 Gerbil 227 Behaviour 228 Housing 229 Feeding 229 Water 230 Environment 230 Breeding 230 Handling 230 Pain and stress recognition 231 Common diseases and health monitoring 231 Biological data and useful reference data 231 Guinea Pig 232 Behaviour 232 Housing 233 Feeding and water 233 Environment 234 Breeding 234 Growth 234 Handling 235 Recognition of pain and stress 235 Common diseases and health monitoring 235 Anaesthesia 236 Biological data and useful reference data 236 Rabbit 237 Behaviour 237 Housing 238 Feeding 239 Water 240 Environment 240 Breeding 241 Growth 241 Handling 242 Pain and stress recognition 242 Common diseases and health monitoring 243 Biological data and useful reference data 243 Anaesthesia in the rabbit 243 References 244 12 Carnivores 247 Dog 247 Behaviour 248 Housing 249 Feeding 249 Water 250 Environment 250 Breeding 250 Growth 251 Handling 251 Pain and stress recognition 251 Common diseases and health monitoring 253 Biological data and useful reference data 253 Anaesthesia 254 Ferret 254 Behaviour 255 Housing 255 Feeding 256 Water 257 Environment 257 Breeding 257 Growth 258 Handling 258 Pain and stress recognition 259 Common diseases and health monitoring 259 Biological data and useful reference data 260 Anaesthesia 260 References 261 13 Primates 263 Use of Primates in Research 263 New World Monkeys 263 Marmoset 264 Old World Monkeys 266 Sources, supply and transportation 266 Breeding 268 Housing 269 Feeding/watering 271 Health Monitoring, Quarantine and Common Diseases 272 Health-screening programme 273 Laboratory Procedures 274 Handling and restraint 274 Training 275 Administration of substances, blood sampling 276 Telemetry 277 Anaesthesia, analgesia and post-operative care 277 Husbandry post-surgery 277 Welfare 278 Natural behaviour 278 Assessment of welfare 279 Euthanasia 281 Record keeping 281 References 281 14 Production (Farm) Animals 287 C. J. Trower Poultry 287 Biology 288 Domestic Chicken 289 Behaviour 289 Housing 289 Feeding 290 Water 290 Environment 291 Breeding 291 Handling 292 Techniques 292 Pain and stress recognition 294 Common diseases and health monitoring 294 Biological data and useful reference data 295 Anaesthesia of chickens 296 Ruminants 296 Sheep 297 Behaviour 298 Housing 298 Feeding 299 Water 300 Environment 300 Breeding 300 Handling 301 Pain and stress recognition 302 Common diseases and health monitoring 302 Anaesthesia and surgery 304 Useful data 304 Goats 305 Behaviour 306 Housing 306 Feeding 306 Water 307 Environment 307 Breeding 307 Handling 307 Pain and stress recognition 307 Common diseases and health monitoring 308 Anaesthesia and analgesia 308 Cattle 308 Behaviour 308 Housing 309 Feeding 309 Environment 310 Breeding 310 Handling 310 Pain and stress recognition 311 Common diseases and health monitoring 311 Anaesthesia 312 Useful data 312 Pigs 312 Supply 313 Behaviour 313 Housing 313 Feeding 314 Water 315 Environment 316 Breeding 316 Growth 317 Handling 317 Pain and stress recognition 318 Common diseases and health monitoring 318 Techniques 319 Anaesthesia 319 Useful data 321 References and Further Reading 321 References 321 Further reading 321 15 Wild Animals 323 General Considerations 323 Legislation and Guidance 323 Considerations under the UK Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 324 Project Planning 325 Catching and Trapping 325 Handling Wild Animals 326 Anaesthesia of Wild Animals 326 General considerations 326 Inhalational anaesthesia 329 Injectable anaesthesia 330 Identification of Wild Animals 333 Release of Animals Back to the Wild 334 References 335 16 Aquatic Species 337 Introduction 337 Fish 337 Sources of fish 338 General biology 338 Biological data 338 Husbandry 338 Water quality 340 Feeding 340 Handling and Techniques 340 Identification 341 Anaesthesia 342 Administration of compounds 342 Collection of samples 343 Surgery 344 Post-operative care and analgesia 344 Health and disease 345 Recognition of pain and distress 345 Euthanasia 346 Zebrafish 346 Sources of fish 346 Behaviour 347 Husbandry 347 Feeding 347 Breeding 348 Health and disease 349 Rainbow Trout 349 Feeding 349 Breeding 349 Health and disease 350 Amphibians 350 Biology and behaviour 351 Identification 352 Husbandry 352 Feeding 353 Breeding 354 Handling 355 Anaesthesia 355 Techniques 356 Surgery 356 Health and disease 356 Euthanasia 357 References 357 Glossary 359 Index 363

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Book SynopsisPractical Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging is an essential guide to the various diagnostic imaging modalities that are used in veterinary practice. It moves from basic principles through to discussion of more sophisticated equipment and techniques. Legislation and safety issues are covered looking at the impact these have on the veterinary practice.Trade Review“This textbook provides a nice overview of the technical aspects of veterinary radiology and will be useful for veterinary technicians and veterinary students.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2013) “In summary, this book fills an important niche in the market and will be particularly useful as a quick and concise reference for all in the practice. Additionally, it will provide a useful initial text for those embarking on diagnostic radiography.” (The Veterinary Journal, 1 August2013) “In summary, Practical veterinary diagnostic imaging is a radiography textbook that is suitable for veterinary and veterinary nurse students who would like to increase their knowledge.” (Australian Veterinary Journal, 1 March 2013) “Readers looking for a concise overview or review of diagnostic imaging physics and positioning will find that this book fits the bill.” (Doody’s, 4 January 2013) "Students and veterinary nurses alike receive a handy reference to everything needed to know about diagnostic imaging in veterinary practice, including the basic principles of physics: all accompanied by illustrations key to understanding." (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 December 2012) “My first impressions of this colourfully bound paperback are that it is inviting, and not as intimidating as some veterinary books. It clearly delivers what it promises, but lacks something in the monochrome presentation of all the text, photographs, figures and diagrams. It is, though, a welcome resource for any veterinary practice.” (Veterinary Record, 20 October 2012)Table of ContentsFigure Acknowledgements xi 1 Essential Mathematics and Physics 1 Matter, energy, power and heat 1 Units and prefixes used in radiography 3 Radiological units 4 Useful mathematics 7 Proportions and the inverse square law 7 2 The Principles of Physics Used in Radiography 11 Electrostatics – the electric charge 12 Conductors and insulators 14 Electricity 14 Measuring electricity 14 Types of current 15 Laws of an electric current 16 Resistance 16 Making a circuit – the options 17 Magnetism 17 The function and composition of a magnet 19 Magnetic laws 20 Electromagnetism – electricity and magnetism in union 21 Laws of electromagnetic induction 22 Further reading 23 3 Inside the Atom 25 Atoms, elements and other definitions 26 The ‘Make-Up’ of an atom – atomic structure 27 Shells and energy 28 The periodic table 28 Radioactivity 30 The effects of an electron changing orbits 30 Electromagnetic radiation 31 Frequency and wavelength 32 Further reading 33 4 The X-ray Tube 35 The tube housing 37 The cathode 39 The anode 42 The line focus principle 44 The anode-heel effect 45 The stator assembly 45 Tube rating 46 How to look after your X-ray tube 47 Further reading 47 5 Diagnostic Equipment 49 The X-ray circuit 50 What is seen from the outside? 51 High-voltage generators 51 Rectification 51 Mains supply switch 52 Primary circuit 52 Operating console 53 Filament circuit – control of the mA 54 High-tension circuit – provision of kV 55 Making an exposure – switches, timers and interlocks 55 Types of X-ray machines 56 Health and safety requirements 59 Power rating 59 Further reading 59 6 Production of X-rays 61 Electron production 62 Target interactions 63 X-ray emission spectrum 64 Altering the emission spectrum 65 X-ray quantity 68 X-ray quality 68 Altering exposure factors 68 Exposure charts 70 Further reading 70 7 The Effects of Radiation 71 The effect of the X-ray beam striking another atom 72 Absorption 75 Attenuation 75 The effects of ionising radiation on the body 76 Luminescence 77 Further reading 78 8 Control of the Primary Beam and Scatter 79 Light beam diaphragm 80 Factors affecting scattered radiation 81 Function of grids 81 Construction of a grid 82 Types of grid 84 Choosing a grid 85 Problems with using a grid 85 Air gap technique 86 Further reading 86 9 Radiographic Film 89 Film construction 90 Types of film 93 Formation of the latent image 94 Care and storage of films 95 Film sensitivity 96 Further reading 98 10 Intensifying Screens and Cassettes 99 The construction of intensifying screens 100 Film–screen combinations 101 Film–screen contact 104 Care of intensifying screens 104 Construction of cassettes 105 Care and use of cassettes 106 Further reading 106 11 Processing the Radiographic Film 107 The stages of processing 108 Developer 111 Fixer 112 Parts of the automatic processor 114 Replenishment 116 Silver recovery 117 The darkroom 118 Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations 121 Other methods of processing 121 Further reading 122 12 Digital Radiography 125 Computed radiography 127 Care of the imaging plate and cassette 129 Computerised radiography process 129 Digital radiography 131 Image storage 133 Image display 134 Image quality 135 Further reading 135 13 Radiographic Image Quality 137 Sensitometry 138 Densitometry 138 Characteristic curve 139 Latitude 140 Density 141 Contrast 141 Magnification 144 Distortion 144 Movement 145 Producing a high-quality radiograph 146 Commonly seen film faults 147 Further reading 152 14 Radiation Protection 153 The effects of ionising radiation on the body 154 The basics to remember 154 Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 155 Radiation safety in the veterinary practice 155 Classifying the areas around an X-ray machine 156 Dose limits 157 Monitoring devices 158 Lead shielding 159 Quality assurance 160 Further reading 161 15 Radiography Principles 163 General principles 164 Restraint 164 Positioning aids 165 Markers and legends 165 Assessing the radiograph 166 Terminology 166 BVA/KC hip dysplasia and elbow scoring scheme 168 Further reading 169 16 Contrast Media 171 Negative contrast medium 172 Positive contrast medium 172 Contrast examination procedures 175 Myelography 182 Other contrast examinations 184 Further reading 186 17 Small Animal Radiography Techniques 189 Chest 189 Abdomen 191 Head and neck 192 Distal extremities 196 Shoulder 198 Pelvis 200 Spine 201 Small mammals 202 Birds 203 Reptiles 204 18 Large Animal Radiography Techniques 205 Foot 205 Fetlock 207 Metacarpus and metatarsus (cannon and splint) 209 Carpus 209 Elbow 211 Shoulder 212 Tarsus 213 Stifle 214 Head 216 Spine 216 Chest 217 19 Introduction to Ultrasound 219 Sound waves 220 Ultrasound 220 How ultrasound works 220 Types of ultrasound scan 222 Doppler ultrasound 223 Effects on tissue 224 Ultrasound machines and transducers 224 Patient preparation 225 Areas suitable for examination 225 Further reading 226 20 Advance Imaging Techniques 227 Fluoroscopy 228 Computerised tomography (CT) 230 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 232 Nuclear scintigraphy 234 Further reading 238 Index 239

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Book SynopsisBiodiversity offers great potential for managing insect pests. It provides resistance genes and anti-insect compounds; a huge range of predatory and parasitic natural enemies of pests; and community ecology-level effects operating at the local and landscape scales to check pest build-up.Trade Review"Suitable as a textbook for advanced students, the volume perhaps has its greatest value as an enduring source of information and ideas to practitioners and conservationists." (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 June 2014) “Biodiversity and Insect Pestsis well illustrated, with several colour plates. It has an excellent index and a companion website, http://www.wiley.com/go/gurr/biodiversity, with downloadable figures and tables. Although relatively expensive, and at times very technical, it is recommended as a must-read book for the agricultural community, researchers and the general public.” (Austral Ecology, 1 October 2013) Table of ContentsPreface, vii Foreword, ix Contributors, x INTRODUCTION, 1 1 Biodiversity and insect pests, 3 Geoff M. Gurr, Steve D. Wratten and William E. Snyder FUNDAMENTALS, 21 2 The ecology of biodiversity–biocontrol relationships, 23 William E. Snyder and Jason M. Tylianakis 3 The role of generalist predators in terrestrial food webs: lessons for agricultural pest management, 41 K.D. Welch, R.S. Pfannenstiel and J.D. Harwood 4 Ecological economics of biodiversity use for pest management, 57 Mark Gillespie and Steve D. Wratten 5 Soil fertility, biodiversity and pest management, 72 Miguel A. Altieri, Luigi Ponti and Clara I. Nicholls 6 Plant biodiversity as a resource for natural products for insect pest management, 85 Opender Koul 7 The ecology and utility of local and landscape scale effects in pest management, 106 Sagrario Gámez-Virués, Mattias Jonsson and Barbara Ekbom METHODS, 121 8 Scale effects in biodiversity and biological control: methods and statistical analysis, 123 Christoph Scherber, Blas Lavandero, Katrin M. Meyer, David Perovic, Ute Visser, Kerstin Wiegand and Teja Tscharntke 9 Pick and mix: selecting flowering plants to meet the requirements of target biological control insects, 139 Felix L. Wäckers and Paul C.J. van Rijn 10 The molecular revolution: using polymerase chain reaction based methods to explore the role of predators in terrestrial food webs, 166 William O.C. Symondson 11 Employing chemical ecology to understand and exploit biodiversity for pest management, 185 David G. James, Sofia Orre-Gordon, Olivia L. Reynolds (née Kvedaras) and Marja Simpson APPLICATION, 197 12 Using decision theory and sociological tools to facilitate adoption of biodiversity-based pest management strategies, 199 M.M. Escalada and K.L. Heong 13 Ecological engineering strategies to manage insect pests in rice, 214 Geoff M. Gurr, K.L. Heong, J.A. Cheng and J. Catindig 14 China's 'Green Plant Protection' initiative: coordinated promotion of biodiversity-related technologies, 230 Lu Zhongxian, Yang Yajun, Yang Puyun and Zhao Zhonghua 15 Diversity and defence: plant–herbivore interactions at multiple scales and trophic levels, 241 Finbarr G. Horgan 16 'Push–pull' revisited: the process of successful deployment of a chemical ecology based pest management tool, 259 Zeyaur R. Khan, Charles A.O. Midega, Jimmy Pittchar, Toby J.A. Bruce and John A. Pickett 17 Using native plant species to diversify agriculture, 276 Douglas A. Landis, Mary M. Gardiner and Jean Tompkins 18 Using biodiversity for pest suppression in urban landscapes, 293 Paula M. Shrewsbury and Simon R. Leather 19 Cover crops and related methods for enhancing agricultural biodiversity and conservation biocontrol: successful case studies, 309 P.G. Tillman, H.A. Smith and J.M. Holland SYNTHESIS, 329 20 Conclusion: biodiversity as an asset rather than a burden, 331 Geoff M. Gurr, William E. Snyder, Steve D. Wratten and Donna M.Y. Read Index, 340 Colour plates fall between pages 84 and 85

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Book Synopsis* First reference text in agricultural entomology with a global perspective to be published in many decades * Written by one of the world s leading entomologists * Illustrated in full colour throughout for ease of identification of both the insect pest and the crop damage symptoms .Trade Review“In summary, an excellent, well-illustrated handbook and a highly welcome addition to the literature of a very practical nature.” (Experimental Agriculture, 1 January 2014) “Although the book might be too basic for researchers and professionals in the area, it is definitely a valuable resource for students and the general public. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All undergraduate students and general readers.” (Choice, 1 October 2013) “The book is completed with a bibliography and index. Overall it provides a very useful introduction to the range of insects that can be found in farming areas.” (International Pest Control, 1 July 2013) “For those with an interest in the birds of Iowa, raptors in general, or bird art.” (The Guardian, 1 April 2013) “Handbook of Agricultural Entomology by Helmut van Emden is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook.” (Birdbooker Report, 15 April 2013) “Written by one of the world's leading entomologists, Handbook of Agricultural Entomology is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook.” (Phys.org, 18 March 2013)"it is intended as an affordable stand-alone text for the budding entomologist in need of a basic understanding of insect taxonomy and a world view of applied entomology. With this in mind, this very well written and delightfully engaging book certainly succeeds." (Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada 2014)Table of ContentsCompanion Website details xv Preface xvii Acknowledgements xxi 1 The world of insects 1 1.1 The diversity of insects 1 1.2 The impact of insects on us 1 1.3 The impact we have on insects 5 1.4 Exploitation of insects 6 1.5 Other uses humans make of insects 6 1.6 Insect classification 7 2 External features of insects – structure and function 9 2.1 Introduction 9 2.2 The exoskeleton 10 2.3 The basic body plan of the insect 11 2.4 The head 11 2.5 The thorax 16 2.6 The abdomen 22 3 The major divisions of the Insecta 25 3.1 Introduction 25 3.2 Class Insecta, Subclass Apterygota or Phylum Arthropoda, Class Entognatha 25 3.3 Subclass Pterygota 26 4 Subclass Apterygota 31 4.1 Introduction 31 4.2 Order Diplura (two-pronged bristle-tails) 31 4.3 Order Protura 31 4.4 Order Thysanura (silverfi sh) 32 4.5 Order Collembola (springtails) 33 5 Subclass Pterygota, Division Exopterygota, Palaeopteran Orders 36 5.1 Introduction 36 5.2 Order Ephemeroptera (mayfl ies) 36 5.3 Order Odonata (dragonfl ies) 38 6 Subclass Pterygota, Division Exopterygota, Orthopteroid Orders 42 6.1 Introduction 42 6.2 Order Plecoptera (stoneflies) 43 6.3 Order Grylloblattodea 43 6.4 Order Mantophasmatodea (gladiators or heelwalkers) 44 6.5 Order Zoraptera (angel insects) 44 6.6 Order Orthoptera (grasshoppers and crickets) 44 6.7 Order Phasmida (stick and leaf insects) 51 6.8 Order Dermaptera (earwigs) 52 6.9 Order Embioptera (web spinners) 53 6.10 Order Dictyoptera (cockroaches and mantids) 54 6.11 Order Isoptera (termites) 57 7 Subclass Pterygota, Division Exopterygota, Hemipteroid Orders 63 7.1 Introduction 63 7.2 Order Psocoptera (booklice) 63 7.3 Order Mallophaga (biting lice) 64 7.4 Order Anoplura (= Siphunculata) (sucking lice) 64 7.5 Order Hemiptera (true bugs) 65 7.6 Order Thysanoptera (thrips or thunderflies) 106 8 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Lesser Orders 112 8.1 Introduction 112 8.2 Order Mecoptera (scorpion flies) 112 8.3 Order Siphonaptera (fleas) 113 8.4 Order Neuroptera 114 8.5 Order Trichoptera (caddis flies) 119 8.6 Order Strepsiptera (stylops) 120 9 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Order Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) 124 9.1 Introduction 124 9.2 Suborder Glossata 128 10 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Order Diptera (true flies) 159 10.1 Introduction 159 10.3 Suborder Brachycera 173 10.4 Suborder Cyclorrhapha 174 11 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Order Hymenoptera (sawflies, ants, bees and wasps) 193 11.1 Introduction 193 11.2 Suborder Symphyta (sawflies) 194 11.3 Suborder Apocrita (ants, bees, wasps and parasitic wasps) 198 12 Subclass Pterygota, Division Endopterygota, Order Coleoptera (beetles) 221 12.1 Introduction 221 12.2 Suborder Adephaga 225 12.3 Suborder Polyphaga 231 13 Class Arachnida 272 13.1 Introduction 272 13.2 Subclass Araneida (spiders) 272 13.3 Subclass Acarina (mites and ticks) 274 Bibliography 284 Index 287

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Book SynopsisA compact and accessible guidebook exploring current understanding of common bacterial and fungal pathogens of animals. Fundamentals of Veterinary Microbiology brings together knowledge and understanding of the bacterial pathogens of animals from disease signs and diagnostic methods to the molecular basis of the host pathogen interaction. A small but focused book, it enables the reader to access important information during diagnosis and treatment in a clinically relevant way. Suitable as a companion for study on the subject and for professional use, the author focuses on the more clinically common diseases at the general and first-referral level. Divided into three sections, the first covers the basics of bacterial microbiology such as structure, growth and genetics. The second examines the commonly encountered bacterial pathogens, with emphasis on current understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of infection and immunity. The third section explores the current state of knowledge of those fungi involved in infection of animals. Specific topics covered in Fundamentals of Veterinary Microbiology include: Nutrition, sterilization, and disinfection of bacteria, bacterial genes and gene transfer, pathogenicity and host response, and vaccinationAntimicrobials (action, dynamics, and resistance), typing and identification of pathogens, fungi as agents of disease, Salmonella and E. coli in animal disease and public healthPathogens transmitted by vectors such as Borrelia, those of endogenous origin such as Clostridium and Pasteurella and those able to spread widely such as Leptospira, Mycobacterium and ChlamydiaFungal pathogens causing superficial, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses Fundamentals of Veterinary Microbiology is an essential resource for veterinary students, veterinary nurses, and veterinary practitioners worldwide, allowing them to quickly establish a foundation of knowledge of bacterial pathogens based on clear understanding gained from studies over recent decades.Table of ContentsPreface xvii About the Companion Website xix 1 The Bacterial Cell 1 2 Metabolism, Growth and Culture of Bacteria 9 3 Sterilisation and Disinfection 15 4 Bacterial Genes and Gene Transfer 23 5 Bacterial Pathogenicity 29 6 Bacterial Veterinary Vaccines 39 7 Antimicrobials: Action, Dynamics and Resistance 43 8 Bacterial Typing 51 9 Salmonella 55 10 Escherichia coli – An Intestinal Pathogen 63 11 Escherichia coli as an Extraintestinal Pathogen 69 12 Campylobacter – Hyperendemic on the Farm 75 13 Leptospira – Using Urine to Spread 81 14 Lyme Disease – Ticks and Dogs 87 15 Brachyspira 91 16 Pasteurella 93 17 Pseudomonas and Burkholderia 97 18 Bordetella 101 19 Delicate Gram-negative Bacteria 105 20 Mannheimia, Actinobacillus and Other Pasteurellaceae 111 21 Chlamydia – A Stealthy Pathogen 117 22 Bovine Tuberculosis and Johne's Disease 121 23 Bacillus anthracis 129 24 Clostridium 133 25 Staphylococcus – Skin and Soft Tissue Infection 143 26 Streptococcus 149 27 Nocardia, Actinomyces and Dermatophilus – The Filamentous Pathogens 155 28 Prescottella (Rhodococcus) equi 159 29 Corynebacterium – CLA 163 30 Listeria – Growing in the Fridge 165 31 Erysipelothrix and Trueperella 169 32 Mycoplasma – Cell-associated Pathogens 173 33 Rickettsia – Arthropod Vector-borne Pathogens 179 34 Fungi as Agents of Disease 183 35 Aspergillus – Strength in Numbers 187 36 Dermatophytes – Keratinolytic Fungi 191 37 Yeasts: Malassezia, Candida and Cryptococcus 195 38 Dimorphic Fungal Infections 199 Index 205

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Veterinary Parasitology is a student-friendly introduction to veterinary parasitology. Written primarily to meet the immediate needs of veterinary students, this textbook outlines the essential parasitological knowledge needed to underpin clinical practice.Trade ReviewThis is one of the most complete and easy to read books on veterinary parasitology that I have reviewed. The authors have captured and distilled the important information that is available about parasites. They have succeeded in providing current information without succumbing to irrelevant detail. Their goal of stimulating readers to further investigate and challenge themselves has been met. (Dennis French, © Doody’s Review Service)Principles of Veterinary Parasitology is an excellent textbook for parasitology courses in veterinary and veterinary technology curricula because it emphasizes common elements of parasite groups, followed by descriptions of the most common and important group members. The authors have done an outstanding job of discussing characteristics to unite aspects of parasite infection that students can use to create a framework for understanding the individual species they will encounter in clinical training and practice. The book has a student-friendly layout with attractive and useful illustrations. Color-coded boxes provide additional information and tips for learning material. (JAVMA, March 2016)The text is well supported by an excellent andextensive image library that has had numerous contributors fromall over the world, and a large number of equally excellent handdrawn illustrations. (Veterinary Parasitology, April 2016)The four authors bring their substantial experience in parasitology but also in teaching which makes this book much less off-putting than the usual parasitology directories. Numerous pictures and drawings help one to understand the anatomy and the cycles of the parasites. The accompanying website contains the glossary but also guidance on the pronunciation of the exotic names of those creatures and also ways to identify them. (Vet Nurses Today, January 2016)"This textbook has been written primarily to meet the immediate needs of veterinary students, outlining the essential parasitological knowledge needed to underpin clinical practice, but I feel that is a great text for any veterinarian or veterinary nurse that has an interest in parasitology and I have enjoyed reading it" NZ Vet Nurses Association, June 2017 Table of ContentsAbout the authors ix Foreword x Preface xi Acknowledgements xii List of abbreviations xiv About the companion website xv 1 Veterinary Parasitology: basic concepts 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.1.1 What is Veterinary Parasitology? 2 1.2 Parasitism and parasites 2 1.2.1 Parasitism 2 1.2.2 Classification 3 1.2.3 Host–parasite relationships 4 1.3 Host–parasite interactions 6 1.3.1 Host defences 6 1.3.2 Parasite evasion of immunity 9 1.4 Parasitic disease 10 1.4.1 The host–parasite balance 10 1.4.2 Why parasites are important 10 1.4.3 Pathogenic mechanisms 11 1.5 Diagnostic techniques 12 1.5.1 Direct detection methods 12 1.5.2 Indirect detection methods 13 1.5.3 Limitations 16 1.6 Treatment and control 16 1.6.1 Key concepts 16 1.6.2 Chemotherapy 17 1.6.3 Resistance to parasiticides 18 1.6.4 Integrated parasite management 19 1.6.5 Vaccination 19 1.6.6 Alternative technologies 21 1.6.7 Concluding remarks 23 2 Arthropods part 1: introduction and insects 25 2.1 Introduction 25 2.2 Insects 26 2.2.1 Key concepts 26 2.2.2 Fleas (Siphonaptera) 32 2.2.3 Lice (Phthiraptera) 36 2.2.4 Bugs (Hemiptera) 39 2.2.5 Biting and nuisance flies (Diptera) 40 2.2.6 Myiasis-producing dipterans 48 3 Arthropods part 2: ticks, mites and ectoparasiticides 57 3.1 Introduction 57 3.2 Ticks 57 3.2.1 Key concepts 57 3.2.2 Hard ticks (Ixodidae) 62 3.2.3 Soft ticks (Argasidae) 65 3.3 Mange mites 65 3.3.1 Key concepts 66 3.3.2 Subsurface mites 66 3.3.3 Surface mites 69 3.4 Other arthropods 74 3.5 Ectoparasiticides 75 3.5.1 Key concepts 75 3.5.2 Some important ectoparasiticides 77 3.5.3 Insect growth regulators 79 3.5.4 Problems with ectoparasiticides 79 4 Protozoa (single-celled parasites) 81 4.1 Introduction 81 4.2 Key concepts 82 4.2.1 Classification 82 4.2.2 Locomotion 82 4.2.3 Nutrition 84 4.2.4 Transmission 84 4.2.5 Reproduction 84 4.3 Ciliates 84 4.4 Amoebae 85 4.5 Flagellates 86 4.5.1 Haemoflagellates 86 4.5.2 Other flagellates 90 4.6 Coccidia 94 4.6.1 General characteristics 94 4.6.2 Eimeria 95 4.6.3 Coccidiosis 98 4.7 Tissue cyst-forming coccidia 99 4.7.1 Sarcocystis 100 4.7.2 Besnoitia 102 4.7.3 Toxoplasma 103 4.7.4 Neospora 106 4.8 Blood-borne apicomplexans 107 4.8.1 Babesia 108 4.8.2 Theileria 112 4.9 Cryptosporidia 113 4.9.1 Cryptosporidium parvum 113 4.9.2 Avian cryptosporidiosis 114 4.10 Antiprotozoal drugs 115 4.10.1 Key concepts 115 4.10.2 Anticoccidial drugs 115 5 Platyhelminthes (‘flatworms’) 117 5.1 Introduction 117 5.2 Cestodes 118 5.2.1 Key concepts 118 5.3 Cyclophyllidean tapeworms 119 5.3.1 Cyclophyllidean life-cycle 119 5.3.2 Metacestodes 121 5.3.3 Taenia 122 5.3.4 Echinococcus 126 5.3.5 Other cyclophyllidean tapeworms 130 5.4 Pseudophyllidean tapeworms 133 5.4.1 Pseudophyllidean life-cycle 133 5.4.2 Important pseudophyllideans 133 5.5 Cestocidal drugs 135 5.5.1 Praziquantel 135 5.6 Trematodes 135 5.6.1 Digenean trematodes 136 5.6.2 Fasciola 138 5.6.3 Other digenean trematodes 142 5.7 Flukicidal drugs 145 5.7.1 Benzimidazoles 146 5.7.2 Salicylanilides 146 6 Nematoda (‘roundworms’) part 1: concepts and bursate nematodes 147 6.1 Introduction 147 6.2 Key concepts 147 6.2.1 Recognition features 148 6.2.2 General biology 152 6.3 Bursate nematodes 153 6.3.1 Bursate superfamilies 153 6.3.2 Trichostrongyloidea 159 6.3.3 Strongyloidea 164 6.3.4 Ancylostomatoidea (hookworms) 171 6.3.5 Metastrongyloidea (lungworms) 173 7 Nematoda (‘roundworms’) part 2: nonbursate nematodes and anthelmintics 181 7.1 Nonbursate nematodes 181 7.1.1 Nonbursate superfamilies 182 7.1.2 Rhabditoidea 182 7.1.3 Ascaridoidea (ascarids) 184 7.1.4 Oxyuroidea (pinworms) 192 7.1.5 Spiruroidea and Filarioidea 193 7.1.6 Trichinelloidea 200 7.2 Other parasitic worms 205 7.2.1 Acanthocephala 205 7.2.2 Leeches 206 7.3 Anthelmintics 207 7.3.1 Levamisole group 207 7.3.2 Macrocyclic lactones 208 7.3.3 Benzimidazoles 209 7.3.4 Newer chemical groups 211 8 Clinical parasitology: farm animals 213 8.1 Introduction 213 8.2 Ruminants 213 8.2.1 Digestive system 214 8.2.2 Respiratory system 225 8.2.3 Cardiovascular system 228 8.2.4 Integument 230 8.2.5 Other body systems 235 8.3 Pigs (swine) 237 8.3.1 Internal organs 238 8.3.2 Integument 240 8.4 Poultry 241 8.4.1 Internal organs 242 8.4.2 Integument 246 9 Clinical parasitology: companion animals and veterinary public health 249 9.1 Equine parasitology 249 9.1.1 Digestive system 249 9.1.2 Respiratory and circulatory systems 254 9.1.3 Integument 255 9.1.4 Other body systems 260 9.2 Small animal parasitology 261 9.2.1 Digestive system 261 9.2.2 Respiratory and circulatory systems 264 9.2.3 Integument 268 9.2.4 Other body systems 273 9.3 Veterinary public health 274 9.3.1 Food-borne zoonoses 274 9.3.2 Environmental zoonoses 278 References 285 Index 287

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Book SynopsisA concise, well-illustrated book which introduces the theoretical and practical basics of veterinary neuropathology, based on the authors' extensive clinical and teaching experience. The book teaches neuropathology from scratch not only for pathologists and neurologists but also other interested groups - particularly imaging specialists.Trade Review“In summary, this is an excellent, well-priced textbook that will be invaluable to practitioners and particularly residents in pathology and neurology training.” (Veterinary Pathology, 1 January 2014) “This book is not only written for specialists but it will help general practitioners understand better the various mechanisms of neurological diseases in many different species. The linked website presents RMI sequences and more neuropathological findings.” (Vets Today, 1 June 2013) “Add color gross, histological and MRI images and you have a key reference any veterinary collection must have.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 May 2013) “Thus, ‘Veterinary Neuropathology’ by Vandevelde, Higgins and Oevermann is an ideal aid for the visual approach to structural lesions of the nervous system. If you are a neurophilic veterinarian, don’t leave this book out of your bookshelf unless it has been translocated already to your desk and is open in front of your eyes.” (Veterinary Record, 6 April 2013)Table of ContentsPreface ix Foreword x 1 General neuropathology 1 1.1 Principles of neuroanatomy for diagnostic neuropathologists 1 1.1.1 Anatomical orientation by using the ventricular system 1 1.1.2 Major anatomical regions of interest 2 1.1.3 Histological neuroanatomy 7 1.2 Neuropathological techniques 11 1.2.1 Necropsy techniques 11 1.2.2 Brain sectioning, macroscopic inspection and sampling for histology 12 1.3 Basic tissue reaction patterns 14 1.3.1 Reactions of neurons to injury 14 1.3.2 Oligodendrocytes 20 1.3.3 Astrocytes 20 1.3.4 Microglia/macrophages 22 1.3.5 CSF spaces 23 1.3.6 Blood vessels 23 1.3.7 Disturbance of water balance: edema 24 1.3.8 Artifacts, postmortem degeneration, pseudolesions and old age 26 1.4 Recognizing major lesion patterns 28 1.4.1 The major lesion patterns 28 1.4.2 Lesion distribution pattern 31 1.4.3 Classification of neurological diseases 31 1.4.4 General strategy 33 1.5 Neuropathology in the clinics: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 33 1.5.1 Basic MRI physics 33 1.5.2 Principles of interpretation 34 Further reading 36 Neuropathology general 36 Neurology/functional neuroanatomy 36 Neuroanatomy 37 Techniques for PNS and muscle 37 Basic tissue reaction patterns 37 Edema 37 Artifacts, pseudolesions, old age 37 Magnetic resonance imaging 37 2 Vascular disorders 38 2.1 Pathophysiology of ischemia 38 2.2 General strategy for diagnosing vascular lesions 38 2.3 Common vascular lesions 39 2.3.1 Vascular lesions of the brain 39 2.3.2 Vascular lesions of the spinal cord 44 2.3.3 Ischemia in the peripheral nervous system and muscles 46 Further reading 46 Cerebral infarcts 46 Hemorrhage 46 Hypertensive encehalopathy 46 Fibrocartilagenous emboli 47 Aortic thrombosis 47 3 Inflammatory diseases 48 3.1 Pathophysiology of inflammation 48 3.1.1 Entry and effect of infectious agents in the nervous system 48 3.1.2 Immune reaction of the host against the infectious agent in the CNS 48 3.1.3 Morphological aspects of the immune response 49 3.2 General strategy for diagnosis of inflammatory lesions 50 3.2.1 Recognizing major inflammatory reaction patterns 51 3.2.2 Determining the distribution pattern of the lesions 52 3.2.3 Specific features 52 3.3 Common CNS infections 54 3.3.1 Neurotropic viral infections 54 3.3.2 Viral granulomatous inflammation 58 3.3.3 Viral vasculitis 60 3.3.4 Viral leukoencephalitis 61 3.3.5 Bacterial infections 63 3.3.6 Mycotic and algal infections 68 3.3.7 Protozoal infections 69 3.3.8 Helminth infections 70 3.4 Non-infectious and immune-mediated inflammatory lesions 72 3.4.1 Definition 72 3.4.2 Neurological diseases assumed to be immune-mediated 73 Further reading 79 General 79 Neurotropic viral infections 79 Viral granulomatous infections 79 Viral vasculitis 79 Demyelinating viral infections 79 Bacterial infections 79 Fungal infections 80 Protozoal infections 80 Helminth infections 80 Non-infectious and Immune-mediated inflammatory disorders 80 4 Trauma 81 4.1 Pathophysiology of CNS trauma 81 4.1.1 Pathogenesis of brain trauma 81 4.1.2 Pathogenesis of spinal cord trauma 82 4.2 General strategy for diagnosis of traumatic CNS lesions 84 4.3 Traumatic nervous system diseases 85 4.3.1 Trauma of the brain 85 4.3.2 Traumatic spinal cord lesions 87 4.3.3 Trauma in the peripheral nervous system 89 Further reading 90 Pathophysiology of CNS trauma 90 Brain trauma 91 Intervertebral disc disease 91 Spinal malformations 91 Wobbler syndrome 91 Other causes of cord compression 91 Cauda equina syndrome 91 5 Congenital malformations 92 5.1 Pathophysiology 92 5.1.1 Ontogeny of the CNS 92 5.1.2 Etiology 92 5.2 General strategy for diagnosing anomalies of the CNS 93 5.3 Common malformations 93 5.3.1 Neural tube closure defects 93 5.3.2 Defects of forebrain induction 94 5.3.3 Neuronal migration disorders and sulcation defects 95 5.3.4 Disorders of proliferation or size 96 5.3.5 Encephaloclastic defects 97 5.3.6 Malformations in the caudal fossa and spinal cord 97 5.3.7 Congenital hydrocephalus and other anomalies of CSF pathways 100 Further reading 104 Neural tube closure defects 104 Defects of forebrain induction 104 Neuronal migration disorders and sulcation defects 104 Encephaloclastic defects 104 Cerebellar hypoplasia 104 Dandy Walker syndrome 104 Chiari malformation, Syringomyelia 104 Hydrocephalus 104 Arachnoidal and ependymal cysts 105 6 Metabolic–toxic diseases 106 6.1 General strategy for diagnosis of metabolic–toxic lesions 106 6.1.1 The major patterns 106 6.1.2 Further differential diagnosis 106 6.2 Encephalomalacias/myelomalacias 108 6.2.1 Polioencephalomalacia (PE) or cerebrocortical necrosis (CCN) 108 6.2.2 Polioencephalomalacia of subcortical structures and brainstem 114 6.2.3 Poliomyelomalacia 115 6.2.4 Leukoencephalomalacias 116 6.2.5 Encephalomalacias involving both gray and white matter 117 6.3 Acquired metabolic–toxic selective lesions 118 6.3.1 Neuronal degeneration 118 6.3.2 Axonal degeneration 121 6.3.3 Myelin degeneration 121 6.4 Spongy degeneration 122 6.5 Metabolic–toxic lesions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and skeletal muscle 124 6.5.1 Metabolic–toxic neuropathies 125 6.5.2 Metabolic–toxic myopathies 125 Further reading 126 General 126 Polioencephalomalacia large animals 126 Polioencephalomalacia in small animals 126 Hippocampal necrosis and sclerosis 126 Subcortical and brainstem encephalomalacias 126 Selenium poisoning 126 Equine leukomalacia 126 Enterotoxemia 126 CO poisoning 127 Metabolic toxic neuronal degenerations 127 Grass sickness 127 Acquired lysosomal storage diseases 127 Metabolic–toxic axonal degenerations 127 Irradiated feed-induced myelinopathy in cats 127 Toxic spongy degenerations 127 Hepatic encephalopathy 127 Toxic peripheral neuropathies 127 Metabolic peripheral neuropathies 128 Matabolic–toxic myopathies 128 7 Neoplasia 129 7.1 General strategy for diagnosis of neoplastic lesions 129 7.1.1 Clinic and diagnostic imaging 129 7.1.2 Interpretation of gross findings 129 7.1.3 Diagnosis 130 7.1.4 Grading 133 7.2 Tumors of neuroepithelial origin 133 7.2.1 Astrocytomas 133 7.2.2 Oligodendroglioma 137 7.2.3 Mixed gliomas (oligoastrocytomas) 139 7.2.4 Ependymoma 140 7.2.5 Choroid plexus tumors (papillomas and carcinomas) 142 7.2.6 Neuronal and mixed neuronal– glial tumors 143 7.2.7 Embryonal tumors 144 7.3 Tumors of cranial and spinal nerves 145 7.3.1 Benign PNST 145 7.3.2 Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) 147 7.4 Tumors of the meninges 147 7.4.1 Meningioma 147 7.4.2 Granular cell tumor 150 7.4.3 Mesenchymal tumors 151 7.5 Lymphomas and hematopoietic tumors 151 7.5.1 Primary T and B cell lymphomas 151 7.5.2 Intravascular lymphoma 151 7.5.3 Metastatic lymphoma 152 7.5.4 Primary CNS histiocytic sarcoma 152 7.6 Germ cell tumors 152 7.6.1 Germinoma 152 7.6.2 Teratoma 153 7.7 Embryonal tumors of nonneuroepithelial origin 153 7.7.1 Thoracolumbar spinal cord tumor (ectopic nephroblastoma) 153 7.8 Secondary or metastatic tumors 154 Further reading 155 General 155 Glial tumors 155 Choroid plexus tumors 155 Neuronal tumors 155 Embryonal tumors 155 PNS tumors 155 Meningiomas 155 Granular cell tumor 155 Mesenchymal tumors 155 Lymphomas and hemapoetic tumors 156 Germ cell tumors 156 Nephroblastoma 156 Metastatic tumors 156 8 Degenerative diseases 157 8.1 General strategy for differential diagnosis of degenerative lesions 157 8.1.1 Recognizing the major patterns 157 8.1.2 Further analysis 157 8.1.3 Diagnosis 159 8.2 Degeneration of neurons 159 8.2.1 General aspects 159 8.2.2 Motor neuron diseases 159 8.2.3 Cerebellar degenerations 162 8.2.4 Other neuronal degenerations 165 8.3 Axonal degenerations 166 8.3.1 Wallerian-like degenerative axonopathies 166 8.3.2 Axonopathies with prominent axonal swelling 171 8.4 Myelin disorders 173 8.4.1 Leukodystrophies 173 8.4.2 Myelin dysgenesis 177 8.5 Storage diseases 178 8.5.1 Lysosomal storage diseases 178 8.5.2 Neuronal ceroid lipofucsinoses (ncl) 181 8.5.3 Lafora’s disease 181 8.5.4 Acquired lysosomal storage diseases 182 8.6 Spongiform encephalopathies 182 8.6.1 Transmissible degenerative diseases 182 8.6.2 Neuropathology of TSE 183 8.6.3 TSEs in domestic animals 184 8.7 Spongy degenerations 185 8.7.1 Definition and general morphological features 185 8.7.2 Spongy degeneration in branchedchain organic acidurias 186 8.7.3 Spongy degenerations of other causes 187 8.8 Selective symmetrical encephalomalacias (SSE) 187 8.8.1 General morphological features 187 8.8.2 Mitochondrial encephalopathies in people and similar lesions in animals 187 8.9 Degenerative diseases of the peripheral nervous system and muscle 189 8.9.1 Degenerative polyneuropathies 189 8.9.2 Degenerative myopathies 189 Further reading 190 Motor neuron diseases 190 Cerebellar degenerations 190 Other neuronal degenerations 190 Alzheimer disease 190 Wallerian-like axonal degenerations 190 Degenerative myelopathy in old dogs 190 Wallerian-like degeneration in large animals 191 Neuroaxonal dystrophy 191 Leukodystrophies 191 Dysmyelination 191 Lysosomal storage diseases 191 Spongiform encephalopathies 191 Spongy degenerations 191 Selective symmetrical encephalomalacias 192 Degenerative diseases of the PNS and muscles 192 Index 193

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Book Synopsisfeline internal medicine Helping you get started with a problem-solving approach to a sick cat. feline internal medicine kit sturgess Notes on Feline Internal Medicine, second edition, is part of a popular series specifically designed, through an accessible note-based style, to ensure veterinarians and students have quick and easy access to comprehensive and practical clinical and diagnostic information. Distinct differences exist between cats and dogs not only in their physiology and metabolism but also in the way disease tends to present. This book is a short pocket guide' to feline internal medicine helping you to formulate a diagnostic plan and therapeutic strategy. The focus is on evidence-based medicine where available, otherwise current best-practice is presented. The book is divided into five sections: Section 1 gives an overview of some key areas of feline medicine including paediatric and geriatric medicine. Section 2 focuTrade Review“This book will be a welcome resource for veterinary and graduate students who are studying the fascinating and increasingly complex subject of immunology. It is reasonably priced for practicing veterinarians who want to review the mechanisms or diagnosis of immune-mediated or immunodeficiency diseases or brush up on the concepts of vaccinology.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2014) “Students will find the format more accessible than most and will welcome this fine survey!.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 May 2014) “This little book is an example of how ‘first impressions can be deceiving’. It is quite simply a little gem and deserves its place on the bookshelf next to Ettinger.” (Veterinary Record, 21 December 2013) “In this book Kit Sturgess has provided a high class reference ‘pocket guide’ to feline internal medicine. It follows an evidence-based format and is in my opinion a useful book to have on any veterinarian’s bookshelf. This book will be viewed time and time again, and should be considered essential reading for veterinary students and recently qualified vets in first opinion practice.” (EJCAP, 1 October 2013) Table of ContentsAbbreviations viii Introduction 1 Section 1: Key topics in feline medicine 5 1.1 Health screening 7 1.2 Preventative medicine 10 1.3 Paediatrics 13 1.4 Gerontology 20 1.5 Supportive care – fluid therapy and analgesia 23 1.6 Sedation and anaesthesia 28 1.7 Emergency and critical care algorithms 32 Section 2: Clinical signs 37 Introduction 39 2.1 Abdominal enlargement 39 2.2 Anorexia 42 2.3 Arrhythmias 44 2.4 Ascites and peritoneal effusions 46 2.5 Ataxia 49 2.6 Behavioural changes 51 2.7 Bleeding/coagulopathies 52 2.8 Body odour 53 2.9 Collapse/syncope and weakness 54 2.10 Cardiac murmurs 56 2.11 Constipation, tenesmus and dyschezia 58 2.12 Chronic coughing 60 2.13 Diarrhoea 63 2.14 Dysphagia 65 2.15 Dyspnoea (respiratory distress) 67 2.16 Dysuria 70 2.17 Failure to grow 72 2.18 Flatulence 73 2.19 Haematemesis, haemoptysis and epistaxis 74 2.20 Haematochezia and melaena 75 2.21 Haematuria and haemoglobinuria 77 2.22 Hypothermia 79 2.23 Incontinence (urinary) 80 2.24 Incontinence (faecal) 81 2.25 Infertility – queens 82 2.26 Infertility – tomcats 84 2.27 Jaundice (icterus) 85 2.28 Lymphadenopathy 88 2.29 Ocular changes caused by systemic disease 89 2.30 Pallor 90 2.31 Paresis and paralysis 91 2.32 Polyphagia 93 2.33 Polyuria/polydipsia 94 2.34 Ptyalism 96 2.35 Pyrexia (fever) of unknown origin – PUO (FUO) 97 2.36 Regurgitation 98 2.37 Seizures 100 2.38 Sneezing and nasal discharge 102 2.39 Stiffness 104 2.40 Stupor and altered states of consciousness 105 2.41 Tremor 106 2.42 Vomiting 107 2.43 Weight loss 109 Section 3: Common abnormalities of haematology, biochemistry and urinalysis 111 Introduction 113 3.1 Low haematocrit 113 3.2 High haematocrit 114 3.3 Platelet abnormalities and clotting system 115 3.4 White blood cell changes 116 3.5 Acid–base disturbances 117 3.6 Amylase and lipase 118 3.7 Azotaemia 119 3.8 Calcium imbalance 120 3.9 Cholesterol and triglyceride changes 120 3.10 Electrolyte disturbances 121 3.11 Glucose abnormalities 122 3.12 Liver parameters 123 3.13 Muscle enzymes 125 3.14 Phosphate 125 3.15 Protein abnormalities 126 3.16 Urinalysis 128 Section 4: Organ systems 133 4.1 Respiratory disease 135 4.2 Cardiology 154 4.3 Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) disease 190 4.4 Hepatobiliary disease 218 4.5 Renal disease 229 4.6 Lower urinary tract disease 249 4.7 Endocrine disease 263 4.8 Neurologic disease 283 4.9 Neuromuscular and muscular disease 304 4.10 Skeletal disease 307 4.11 Disorders of the blood, haemopoietic and immune system 318 4.12 Oncology and chemotherapy 336 4.13 Nutrition 339 4.14 Intoxication 350 Section 5: Infectious disease 355 5.1 Bordetellosis 357 5.2 Viral upper respiratory tract disease 358 5.3 Avian infl uenza 360 5.4 Chlamydophila felis 361 5.5 Feline infectious anaemia 364 5.6 Feline infectious peritonitis 366 5.7 Feline spongiform encephalopathy 371 5.8 Mycobacterial infections 372 5.9 Rabies virus 374 5.10 Toxoplasmosis 378 5.11 Feline leukaemia virus 380 5.12 Feline immunodefi ciency virus 387 5.13 Feline viral enteritis 391 5.14 Other infectious disease 396 5.15 Feline zoonoses 401 Further reading 403 Index 405

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