Veterinary medicine Books

Book SynopsisDiscover the charms and challenges of working at Scotland's most northerly mainland veterinary practice.From performing farm animal caesarean sections at all hours to missing special occasions in order to treat much loved family pets in crisis, no two days in the work of vet Guy Gordon and his team are ever the same.Based in Thurso, northern Scotland, the small group of vets and their supporting staff cover a vast area of more than one thousand square miles. The expansive, wild and rural landscape in which they operate brings a huge variety of work depending on the season, with the delivery of newborn lambs and calves in the spring, and the arrival of seal pups to the northern Scottish coast starting in the autumn months.The Highland Vet shows what working in one of Britain's most beautiful and remote locations really involves. Inside, Guy and his team share the highs and lows, ups and downs and ins and outs of their daily work throughout the course of a year, making this a truly magical celebration of Scotland's northern Highlands, as well as the animals and people who call the region home.Trade ReviewA must read * The Scotsman *A thoughtful meander through the seasons * Daily Mail Scotsman *

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Book Synopsis'A delightful read' RADIO TIMES'Heartwarming tales' DAILY MAILA celebration of the different creatures - great and small - that this Yorkshire vet has come to know and love.Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton has spent his days as a mixed practice vet treating animals across the bucolic Yorkshire Dales. Julian's voice and humour - well known from his titular role in Channel 5's long-running series The Yorkshire Vet - leap out from every page as stories of drama and excitement unfold.Whether treating dogs, cows or sheep, Julian has come to recognise and appreciate the very particular ways in which healthy and happy animals express their well-being and contentment. Lambs will skip and gambol, cows will ruminate placidly, and the gentle sounds and soft curious facial expression of alpacas or llamas are enough to lift the spirits and warm the coldest of hearts. Here in All Creatures, Julian tells the stories of each of the eight species he has the good fortune to care for every day. He shares the heart-warming and life-affirming characteristics of animal happiness and once again reminds us of the power these creatures have to bring joy to us all.

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Book SynopsisTrimming a parrot's beak, emptying a dog's anal glands and neutering a cat - then lunch - followed by some tricky horse dentistry, amputating a lamb's leg and calming a distressed client... It's all in a day's work if you're a vet: a delicate balance of managing animal welfare and ethics, educating people in pet ownership and aligning their expectations with real-life outcomes. As a job, it spans everything from managing the heartbreak of euthanasia, to informing owners that under no circumstances should they take their dog's worming pills, even if they're sure they have worms. During his twenty-five-year career, Welsh vet Siôn Rowlands has experienced almost every animal medical issue imaginable, from rescuing an injured horse from the edge of a cliff to moisturizing a baby elephant. He's also witnessed ridiculous moments, surreal situations and the real toll it can take on a person. Frank, funny and moving in equal measure, Letting the Cat Out of the Bag is a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the uniquely pressurised world of being a vet.

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Book SynopsisJonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he's also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In this charming collection he introduces us to some of his favourite patients, ranging from beloved family pets through to magnificent creatures of the wild. Whether microchipping armadillos, anaesthetising giraffes or birthing a calf, Jonathan's love for his work and the entire animal kingdom is infectious. From the preposterous (castrating a sugar glider) to the poignant (encountering victims of rhino poaching), the stories in The Travelling Vet will delight and enthral every animal lover.Trade ReviewAnimal lovers and conservationists will find this book a fascinating read . . . full of witty, hilarious and sometimes poignant anecdotes. [...] Jonathan's passion for his career and his beloved animals shines out from every chapter * The Lady *Table of Contents0: Preface 1: Introduction 2: Armadillo 3: Giraffe 4: Swan 5: Snow Leopard 6: Goat 7: Elephant 8: Chicken 9: Maned Wolf 10: Holstein Cow 11: Rhinoceros 12: Donkey 13: Ferret 14: Giant Panda 15: Pig 16: Iguana 17: Crocodile 18: Kangaroo 19: Zebra 20: Sugar Glider 21: Wildebeest 22: Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisDown-to-earth and intensely practical, this book and video package provides step-by-step guidance on the essential clinical skills required by veterinary students before they face clinical situations encountered in the real world of the busy veterinary professional. - Contains step by step illustrations and photographs, complemented by videos of clinical procedures which can be viewed on your desktop, smartphone or tablet. - Covers the essential key skills that veterinary students need to know. - Details a whole range of techniques, from surgical, anaesthesia and laboratory through to everyday essential and diagnostic skills, in both farm and companion animals. - Describes in-depth the use of simulators in learning key skills. - Provides advice on preparing for OSCEs and practical exams. This book is the go-to manual for an essential grounding in key veterinary clinical skills for all students and educators of veterinary medicine and animal husbandry.Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction 1: Developing Veterinary Clinical Skills: The Pedagogy 2: The Modern Outcome-based Curriculum and the Role of the Clinical Skills Laboratory 3: The Clinical Skills Centre Models Relevant to Location Section 2: Surgical Theatre Skills 4: Theatre Practice 5: Surgical Instruments 6: The Fundamentals of Suturing Section 3: Anaesthesia 7: The Anaesthetic Machine 8: Breathing Systems, Intubation and Monitoring Section 4: Principles of Good Practice in the Laboratory 9: Laboratory Skills and Sample Collection 10: Using a Microscope and Preparing Samples 11: Urine and Faecal Analysis Section 5: General Clinical Skills 12: Physical Examination, Fluid Therapy, Tube and Drain Management 13: Principles of Small Animal Bandaging 14: Pharmacy Section 6: Patient Handling and Diagnostics 15: General Principles of Animal Handling 16: Diagnostic Imaging 17: Equine Radiography – Example Tarsus Section 7: Large Animal Skills 18: Udder Health 19: Equine Procedures 20: Equine Foot Related Skills: Example Shoe Removal Section 8: Assessment of Clinical Skills 21: Practical Assessments – Assessments in a Simulated Environment 22: Objectively Structured Clinical Examinations – the Practicalities Section 9: Moving Forward 23: ‘Mind the Gap’ – the Development, Validation and Evaluation of a Veterinary Clinical Skills Model 24: Simulators in Veterinary Clinical Skills Education: Background and Examples 25: The Transition between the Clinical Skills Lab and the Real World – Perspectives from a New Graduate 2 Years After Qualifying

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Book SynopsisCommunicating ideas in veterinary medicine is a fundamental part of continuing veterinary research and building a career as a clinician. The purpose of this book is to help increasing efficiency and effectiveness in writing professional documents, e.g. writing a concise yet thorough discharge statement to avoid repeated client call-backs to clarify medical recommendations. The book also aims at improving the reader’s confidence in writing skills through guided and well-thought out “homework” or practice exercises. Useful for both veterinary students and practising vets, Writing Skills for Veterinarians addresses how to develop and hone veterinary medical and scientific writing techniques. The basics of veterinary writing and why it matters are covered before concentrating on specific written models expected of vets – creating medical documents, client and colleague communications, report writing, journal articles and research papers and presentations. At the end of the book is a resource-bank of additional exercises relating to each type of document.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Medical Documentation 2 Learning the Lingo: The Language of Medical Documentation 3 Structuring the Medical Record 4 The "S" in SOAP Notes 5 The "O" in SOAP notes 6 The "A" in SOAP notes 7 The "P" in SOAP notes 8 Common Mistakes in SOAP Notes 9 Academic SOAP Notes 10 Variations of SOAP Notes 11 Other Medical Documents 12 An Introduction to Scientific Writing 13 Deciding What to Write as an Original Research Article 14 Writing the Original Research Article Appendix 1: Supplemental Exercises to Master Veterinary Medical Jargon Appendix 2: Supplemental Exercises to Master the Medical Record Appendix 3: Additional Resources that Provide Guidance for Record-Keeping

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Book SynopsisGood communication skills provide better clinical outcomes and help avoid minor as well as major mistakes. Approximately 60-80% of negligence claims against vets are related to poor communication, with new graduates especially vulnerable. Communication skills are a growing part of the curriculum in veterinary schools, recognising how fundamental clear communication is to good practice. A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine covers why communication skills are important, the structure of typical communications and suggested approaches, veterinary specific communication pathways and sample scripts between vet and client. Scenarios covered include everyday communication, dealing with challenging situations, different species, different settings, and communication within the veterinary team. The aim is to instil confidence and competence, build professionalism and avoid problems. Most current teaching is based on a toolbox approach developed from the human medicine model. However, there is no set standard for teaching methodology which is why this is primarily a book for students but also includes a section for educators to provide guidance in this nascent subject.Table of Contents1 What Do Our Clients Understand? 2 How Can We Help Our Clients to Understand? 3 How Can We Structure the Consultation from the Vantage Point of Clinical Communication? 4 First Impressions 5 Reflective Listening 6 Empathy 7 Nonverbal Cues 8 Open-Ended Questions and Statements 9 Reducing Medical Jargon 10 Enhancing Relationship-Centered Care through Partnership 11 Eliciting the Client's Perspective to Enhance Relationship-Centered Care 12 Asking Permission to Enhance Relationship-Centered Care 13 Enhancing Relationship-Centered Care by Assessing the Client's Knowledge 14 Mapping Out the Clinical Consultation 15 Summarizing and Checking in with the Client 16 Contracting for Next Steps 17 Agenda-Setting and the Final "Check-In" 18 Defining Two New Skills that Companion-Animal Clients Value 19 Using Communication Skills to Initiate the Consultation 20 History Taking 21 Explaining and Planning 22 End-of-Chapter Reading Comprehension Questions 23 Workbook-Style Exercises

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Book SynopsisA Lifetime of Beekeeping Mistakes covers all the basics of managing successful hives from buying in bee stocks and equipment to record keeping, establishing and growing colonies. It considers the merits of different types of hive and provides clear advice on queens, drones, honey extraction, diseases and pests. The book is written from the voice of experience rather than academic research, and is entirely practical, approachable, and based very much on the right and wrong ways of doing things the author has experienced throughout his beekeeping career.Table of Contents1 Starting out 2 Hives and tools 3 Frames 4 Protective clothing 5 Moving bees 6 Records, planning and inspections 7 Queens and swarming 8 Pests and diseases 9 The honey harvest 10 Drones 11 Feeding 12 Management through the season 13 Making increase and uniting

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Book SynopsisThe Dog Care Handbook is a self-help book written for thoughtful dog owners in the UK. It will improve your knowledge of dogs, your relationship with your vet and your understanding of important and common diseases that our dogs might develop. Many dog owners find that visiting the vet is stressful and costly. The outcomes can sometimes be unsatisfactory. Every dog owner should be able to find a vet they can trust who will respect your perspective and work within your budget. This book will help.The text covers the entire lifespan of pet dogs from puppyhood to old age, in chronological order. Preventative health is covered in detail. Major conditions of the skin, the heart, the joints, the kidneys and other organs are explained fully in lay language. One chapter deals specifically with emergencies, another with home nursing, a third covers old age. Colourful anecdotes and case examples are sprinkled throughout. Numerous illustrations are provided which make it easy to medicate your dog

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Book SynopsisCase Studies in Ecohealth is primarily intended to be a student textbook, using a series of case studies to illustrate key concepts applicable to EcoHealth, with a focus on taking an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex problems at the interface between animals and their environment.Using case studies, the book will illustrate key concepts in EcoHealth' allowing readers to better understand the strengths and challenges of taking an Eco Health' approachWithin the key themes addressed in the book, the reader will gain insight into how to approach complex problems at the animal-environment interface using a transdisciplinary approachAccess to the case studies presented in the book, along with supplementary material on line, will provide the reader with good examples of current and emerging issues for discussion in the class room or for field experience programs

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Book SynopsisWarm and heartfelt stories and amusing anecdotes from the life of a vet in God’s Own County. Julian Norton has been a vet for over twenty years, and in that time he has treated animals of every kind – snakes and lizards, fish and fowl, sheep, goats, alpacas, cows, horses, swans ... you name it, Julian has seen it and, most likely, made it better!In A Yorkshire Vet Through the Seasons, Julian recounts more inspirational tales from his life, the animals he has treated and the people he has met, as well as taking us through the seasons, showing the challenges and surprises that occur at the most unlikely times. His voice, well known from the television series A Yorkshire Vet on Channel 5, comes over loud and clear in his writing, and the compassion and professionalism he is known for on the TV shines brightly through these pages.Whether he’s tending to a domestic pet at his practice in Thirsk or called out to an injured swan in the middle of a cold Yorkshire night, the animals always come first and Julian’s passion and commitment are always to the fore. Full of drama, small triumphs, sadness and happiness, this book is an inspiration for anyone who loves animals as well as those who dream of becoming a vet.Trade ReviewHeartwarming without ever being twee, laced through with humour, grit and wit: a compelling read * The Lady *

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Book SynopsisThis is an expanded and updated edition of a bestselling book. The author, a world leader in equine anatomy and imaging, and a horse physiotherapist of international repute, provides a unique blend of basic biomechanics and practical physical therapeutic techniques, to relieve pain and improve performance, particularly in the sporting horse. The new edition has been restructured with a new chapter on mobiliisation and stretching, along with 61 new illustrations.This highly original book will be of interest to all those involved in equine welfare including veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, therapists, horse owners, riders and trainers.Trade ReviewPraise for the First Edition"... a landmark book. It convincingly synthesizes conventional medical science with manipulative therapy for performance deficit in a context of reverence for the equine athlete. If you love horses and are concerned for their well-being get, read, and study this extraordinary volume"—Eqqus"An original and most interesting book...the section on anatomy and basic biomechanical concepts is worth buying the book for... will help a lot of horses become more comfortable and happy in their work."—Hoof Prints"Superbly illustrated with drawings and photographs, and written so that what is often considered a complicated subject becomes absorbingly fascinating... has a great deal to offer those interested in equine welfare."—Riding MagazineTable of ContentsPart One - Physiological and biomechanical concepts: Concepts of neuromuscular physiology; Anatomy and basic biomechanical concepts. Part Two - The athletic horse: General observations concerning the young horse; Communication and relaxation; Directing work for the horse. Part Three - Pysiotheraputic techniques: Massage; Mobilization and stretching; Use of machines in physiotherapy. Part Four - Physiotheraputic treatment of simple lesions. Part Five: Physiotheraputic treatement appropriate to each anatomical region.

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Book SynopsisThis book is written to satisfy the needs of the increasing numbers of cat lovers who are interested in alternative methods to treat the illnesses to which their pets may fall prey. This comprehensive guide introduces the principles of homoeopathy and the nature of homoeopathic remedies, explaining how remedies can be prepared and administered. There are informative sections on treating the different feline bodily systems and the specific diseases that cats may suffer from. There is also advice on treating common feline ailments such as parasites, wounds and injuries.

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Book SynopsisVet Hugh Cran's daily life is non-stop as he copes with rabied dogs, entire herds of sick cattle, a surgery fire, near-death on a fishing trip and he even finds time to fall in love and start a family. Hugh's witty observations and professional approach makes this a lively and engaging read about what it is to be a vet at the sharp end in Kenya.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition provides a comprehensive textbook on diagnostic imaging of the canine and feline thorax. The Manual includes dedicated sections on the principles of thoracic imaging interpretation and individual body systems, clearly structured for information retrieval. High-quality images and illustrations demonstrate normal radiographic appearance and abnormalities associated with disease. The second edition adds new scientific knowledge, mainly gained in CT and MRI including knowledge that can be applied to radiographic interpretation, still the most widely used imaging modality for this body system.

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Book SynopsisThis book serves as a practical guide for equine veterinarians in orthopedics and surgery. It reviews and summarizes the current scientific evidence of the most commonly performed ultrasound-guided procedures for ultrasound-assisted surgery and injections.For the first time, different techniques are compiled and richly illustrated with pictures and videos to guide the practitioner step-by-step. An initial discussion about the general principles of ultrasound-guided procedures sets the bases for clinicians to understand the general technique and apply it to each approach. Additional chapters describe the most common ultrasound-guided injections in different anatomical structures as well as the surgical approaches that are aided or guided with ultrasound.All over the world ultrasound-guided procedures are performed daily in many different fields of equine practice. The main objective of using these approaches is to increase accuracy and minimize tissue trauma when perfo

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Book SynopsisATLAS OF Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging Comprehensive and up-to-date resource on the interpretation of diagnostic images in small animals using survey radiographs and other modalities Atlas of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging provides a comprehensive, multimodality atlas of small animal diagnostic imaging, with high-quality images depicting radiography, scintigraphy, ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Taking a traditional body systems approach, the book offers an image-intensive resource to survey radiographs with some other imaging modalities being used to emphasize interpretation of survey radiographs. The Atlas offers clinically relevant information for small animal practitioners and students. Each body structure is thoroughly covered and well-illustrated, with discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each modality in various scenarios. Edited by three experienced radiographers, The Atlas of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging contains informatiTable of ContentsContributors ix Acknowledgments x Preface xi About the Companion Website xii Section I Introduction and Physics 1 The Science, Art, and Philosophy of Radiographic Interpretation 3 Matthew D. Winter 2 Physics of Diagnostic Imaging 10 Elizabeth Huyhn, Elodie E. Huguet, and Clifford R. Berry 3 Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging 16 Elodie E. Huguet, Elizabeth Huyhn, and Clifford R. Berry 4 Ultrasonography 27 Elizabeth Huyhn, Elodie E. Huguet, and Clifford R. Berry 5 Nuclear Scintigraphy 36 Elizabeth Huyhn, Elodie E. Huguet, and Clifford R. Berry Section II Musculoskeletal 6 Anatomy, Variants, and Interpretation Paradigm 43 Nathan C. Nelson 7 Developmental Orthopedic Disease 79 Elizabeth Huynh 8 Imaging of Joint and Tendon Diseases 104 Nathan C. Nelson 9 Fractures and Fracture Healing 131 Nathan C. Nelson 10 Aggressive Bone Disease 149 Erin Porter and Nathan C. Nelson 11 Imaging of the Head 166 Nathan C. Nelson 12 Imaging of the Spine 213 Nathan C. Nelson Section III Thorax 13 Anatomy, Variants, and Interpretation Paradigm 255 Clifford R. Berry and Elizabeth Huyhn 14 Extrathoracic Structures 307 Clifford R. Berry and Federico R. Vilaplana Grosso 15 Pleural Space 329 Clifford R. Berry and Elodie E. Huguet 16 Pulmonary Parenchyma 346 Clifford R. Berry and Elodie E. Huguet 17 Mediastinum 392 Silke Hecht 18 Cardiovascular System 444 Elodie E. Huguet, Sandra Tou, and Clifford R. Berry 19 Feline Thorax 497 Martha M. Larson and Clifford R. Berry Section IV Abdomen 20 Anatomy, Variants, and Interpretation Paradigm 545 Elodie E. Huguet, Clifford R. Berry, and Robson Giglio 21 Extraabdominal Structures and the Abdominal Body Wall 598 Matthew D. Winter 22 The Peritoneal and Retroperitoneal Space 605 Matthew D. Winter 23 Hepatobiliary Imaging 616 Matthew D. Winter 24 Spleen 634 Cintia R. Oliveira 25 Gastrointestinal Tract 667 Seamus Hoey 26 Pancreas 687 Cintia R. Oliveira and Nathan C. Nelson 27 Urogenital Tract 720 Elizabeth Huynh 28 Adrenal Glands and Lymph Nodes 758 Elizabeth Huynh Appendix I Musculoskeletal Review Paradigm 790 Appendix II Thoracic Radiology Checklist 791 Appendix III Abdominal Radiology Checklist 795 Index 798

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Book SynopsisOne Health, the concept of combined veterinary and human health, has now expanded beyond emerging infectious diseases and zoonoses to incorporate a wider suite of health issues. Retaining its interdisciplinary focus which combines theory with practice, this new edition illustrates the contribution of One Health collaborations to real-world issues such as sanitation, economics, food security and vaccination programmes. It includes more non-infectious disease issues and climate change discussion alongside revised case studies and expanded methodology chapters to draw out implications for practice. Promoting an action-based, solutions-oriented approach, One Health: The Theory and Practice of Integrated Health Approaches highlights the lessons learned for both human and animal health professionals and students.Table of ContentsSection 1: Theoretical Foundations Chapter 1: One Health in History Chapter 2: Theoretical issues of One Health Chapter 3: An ecological and conservation perspective Chapter 4: Grappling with complexity: The context for One Health and the ecohealth approach Chapter 5: Toward a healthy concept of health Section 2: Methods, Skills and Perspectives for the Practice of One Health Chapter 6: Transdisciplinary research and One Health Chapter 7: The role of social sciences in One Health – reciprocal benefits Chapter 8: One Health study designs Chapter 9: Surveillance and response conducted in a One Health context Chapter 10: One Health economics Chapter 11: A Legal Framework of One Health: the human animal relationship Chapter 12: Animal-human transmission models Chapter 13: A One Health Perspective for Integrated Human and Animal Sanitation, Nutrient Recycling, and Climate Change Chapter 14: Reaping One Health Benefits through Cross-Sectoral Services Chapter 15: One Health Leadership and Team Building Training Section 3: One Health in Practice Chapter 16: The Practice of One Health: Lessons Learned Chapter 17: Climate change: the ultimate One Health challenge Section 3a: Infectious Disease Chapter 18: Emergence of antimicrobial resistance and interaction between humans, animals and environment Chapter 19: Integrated rabies control Chapter 20: Brucellosis surveillance and control: a case for One Health Chapter 21: Human and animal African trypanosomiasis Chapter 22: Bovine tuberculosis at the human-livestock-wildlife interface in sub-Saharan Africa Section 3b: Non-communicable Disease Chapter 23: The Role of Companion Animals in Supporting Human Patients with Non-communicable Diseases Chapter 24: Towards Resilience: The One Health Approach in Disasters Chapter 25: Food security and nutrition Chapter 26: Benefits of Human–Animal Interactions for Mental Health and Well-being Chapter 27: The Spiritual Dimension of Health Section 4: Governance and capacity building Chapter 28: Academic and Institutional ‘One Health’ Research Capacity Building Chapter 29: One Health in Policy Development: Options to prevent rabies in cattle in Bhutan Chapter 30: One Health into action: Integrating global health governance with national priorities in a globalised world Chapter 31: Measuring added value from integrated methods: Towards a Game Theory of One Health Chapter 32: Summary and outlook: One Health in practice

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Book SynopsisOne look is worth a thousand words You are looking for precise anatomic denomination, but you want more than just a list of terms? The Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature is based upon the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria (N. A. V.), a compilation of terms which is published by the World Association of Veterinary Anatomists. In the 4th edition of this benchmark, more than 6500 structures are depicted and defined, aiding the user in understanding anatomy and in clarifying its concepts. The book is a reference for teachers, researchers, veterinarians, and students. Its arrangement adheres strictly to the latest, 6th edition of the N.A.V. (2017). It focuses on the anatomical structures of cat, dog, pig, cattle, sheep, goat, horse, and rabbit.Table of ContentsRegiones corporis, Regions of the body Osteologia, Osteology Arthrologia, Arthrology Myologia, Myology Splanchnologia, Splanchnology Angiologia, Angiology Systema nervosum, Nervous system Organa sensum, Sense organs Integumentum commune, Common integument Partes corporis, Parts of the body Termini generales, General terms

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Book SynopsisThe original Boogie, reluctant hero of the South West Peninsular Path, was the Mongrel from hell. Mark Wallington''s New Boogie, like New Labour, appears a much trendier and more wholesome incarnation -until, that is, Mark gets him on the Pennine Way. This is the big one in every sense. Clearly Boogie will do fine -but will Mark be up to the task?

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: General 1. The Role of The Veterinary Advisors in Animal Management Plans 2. Risk Analysis Framework Guidance for Wildlife Health Professionals 3. Wildlife Technologies 4. International Sample Movement: Overview of CITES and Selected National Regulations 5. A Practical Guide for Statistics in Wildlife Studies 6. Opportunities to Inspire the Next Generation of Veterinarians 7. Strategic Planning for Zoo Veterinary Operations 8. Organizational Influence: Navigating the Leadership Road for Zoo Veterinarians 9. Contingency Planning for All-Hazards and Foreign Animal Disease 10. Veterinary Occupational Health and Safety in The Zoo and Wildlife Setting 11. Research Study Design Section 2: Animal Welfare 12. Overview of Animal Welfare in Zoos 13. Stress and Animal Welfare - Endocrinological Evaluation 14. A Systematic Approach in Diagnosing Behavior Problems 15. Quality of Life Assessment and End of Life Planning for Geriatric Zoo Animals Section 3: Conservation Medicine 16. Evaluating Camel Health in Kenya - An Example of One Health in Action 17. Disease Risks to Native Wildlife from Zoos and Aquariums 18. Feral Cat Dilemma 19. The USAID Emerging Pandemic Threats PREDICT Project - Global Detection of Emerging Wildlife Viral Zoonoses 20. Renewable Energy: Effects on Wildlife Section 4: Reproduction 21. Female Infertility in Zoo Animals 22. Changes in Reproductive Management 23. Issues Surrounding Surplus Animals in Zoos Section 5: Therapeutics 24. Stem Cells Therapy in Zoo Medicine 25. Compounding Pharmacies Section 6: Anesthesia and Analgesia 26. Sustained-Release and Long-Acting Opioid Formulations of Interest in Zoological Medicine 27. New Concepts and Considerations in Emergency Response to Accidental Exposure to Potent Anesthetic Drugs In Zoo And Wildlife Medicine 28. Vaporizers and Field Anesthesia Equipment for Free-Ranging Wildlife 29. Perianesthetic Monitoring: Equipment and Interpretation Section 7: Diagnostics 30. Wildlife Necropsy Primer 31. Use of CT and MRI In Zoological Medicine 32. Moving Beyond Survey Radiographs Section 8: Emerging and Changing Infectious Diseases 33. Equine Herpesviruses and Interspecies Infections 34. Ebola Virus Disease in Great Apes 35. Chagas Disease: Wildlife Infection with Trypanosoma Cruzi In A One Health Context 36. The Effects of Climate Change on Disease Spread in Wildlife 37. Prion Diseases in Wildlife 38. Avian Influenza: A Brief Overview of The Pathobiology and Current Status in Domestic And Non-Domestic Species 39. Emerging Reptile Viruses 40. Emerging Diseases in Bats 41. Zika Virus: A Real Threat for Wildlife? 42. An Overview of MERS in the Middle East 43. Diseases Risk to Endemic Animals from Introduced Species on Madagascar Section 9: Infectious Diseases and Parasites 44. Techniques for Vaccinating Wildlife 45. Brucellosis in North American Wildlife 46. Melioidosis In Zoo and Wild Animals Section 10: Aquatic 47. Techniques for Addressing Parasites in Saltwater Aquariums 48. Touch-Pools: The Other Side of The Hand 49. Sharks and Medicine 50. Decompression Medicine in Aquatic Species (Fish and Sea Turtle Focus) Section 11: Amphibians and Reptiles 51. Euthanasia of Ectotherms 52. Ranaviral Disease in Reptiles and Amphibians 53. Anuran Reproduction 54. Minimally Invasive Surgery of Amphibians 55. Medical Aspects of The Hungarian Meadow Viper (Vipera Ursinii Rakosiensis) Reintroduction 56. Ophidiomycosis 57. Fibropapillomatosis In Marine Turtles 58. Rehabilitation Medicine of Confiscated Turtles 59. Medical Evaluation of Crocodilians 60. Reptile and Amphibian Analgesia 61. Medical Aspects of Giant Tortoise Relocation in The Galápagos Islands Section 12: Avian 62. Anti-Fungals In Birds 63. Medical Management of Walk Through Aviaries 64. Systemic Isosporosis In Passerine Birds 65. Bornaviruses In Birds 66. Prosthetic and Orthotic Limbs in Avian Medicine 67. Avian Spirurids 68. Selected Medical Aspects of Bird Reproduction In Ex Situ Conservation Section 13: Marsupials 69. Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease 70. Medical Aspects of Potoroid Marsupial Conservation Translocations 71. Macropod Pediatric Medicine Section 14: Small Mammals 72. White-Nose Syndrome: Cutaneous Invasive Ascomycosis in Hibernating Bats 73. Naked Mole Rat (Heterocephalus Glaber) Management and Medicine 74. Immobilization, Health and Current Status of Knowledge of Free-Living Capybaras 75. Xenarthra Immobilization and Restraint Section 15: Carnivores 76. Update on Field Anesthesia Protocols for Free-Ranging Lions 77. Overview of African Wild Dog (Lycaon Pictus) Medicine 78. Medicine of Captive Andean Bear 79. Canine Distemper Vaccination in Non-Domestic Carnivores Section 16: Great Apes 80. Infectious Diseases of Orangutans in Their Home Ranges and in Zoos 81. Medical Aspects of Chimpanzee (Pan Troglodytes) Rehabilitation and Sanctuary Medicine 82. Update on Great Ape Heart Project 83. Great Ape Nutrition Section 17: Marine Mammals 84. Marine Mammal Viruses 85. Mycobacteria Pinnipedi 86. Lens Diseases and Anesthetic Considerations for Ophthalmologic Procedures in Pinnipeds Section 18: Ruminants 87. Giraffe Husbandry and Welfare 88. Lameness Diagnosis and Management in Zoo Giraffe 89. Mass Mortality Events Affecting Saiga Antelope (Saiga Tatarica) of Central Asia 90. Musk Ox Sedation and Anesthesia 91. Capripoxviruses In Non-Domestic Hoofstock 92. Babesiosis in Cervidae Section 19: Elephants and Rhinoceros 93. Management of Dental Disease in Elephants 94. Elephant Mycobacteriosis: New Diagnostics and Management 95. Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus 96. Elephant Pregnancy and Parturition - Normal and Abnormal 97. Elephant Care in Southeast Asia 98. Updates in African Rhinoceros Field Immobilization and Translocation 99. Update on Rhinoceros Nutrition 100. Health of The Forest Rhinoceroses of Southeast Asia: Sumatran And Javan Rhinoceroses

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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 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 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 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 SynopsisA general introduction to the biology of marine mammals, and an overview of the adaptations that have permitted mammals to succeed in the marine environment. Each chapter offers a review and presents the major discoveries and innovations in the field.Trade Review"This book represents an authoritative and up to date account of our understanding of the biology of marine mammals. Although it does include quite a bit of technical detail, the inclusion of simple chapter summaries and numerous explanatory boxes, ensure that it will be accessible to a range of readers from undergraduate biology students to professional marine mammal biologists. If I taught an undergraduate course in marine mammal biology, I would make it my recommended text. As a marine mammal biologist, I know that I will be reaching for it often over the next few years." Marine Mammal Science "This is a very well illustrated text dealing with a fascinating groups of animals. Although it is an advanced text (the 'introductory' nature alluded to being best for those with some biological training) there is much to gained for the beginner. There is a wealth of detail which could be used in many educational contexts making this book more of a reference aid than straight textbook. It provides information on mammal biology helpful in discussions about broader ecological aspects which cannot easily be found elsewhere." TEGNews "In 14 chapters, some 27 specialists have captured the essence of all asepcts of life forms - behavioural characteristics, ecology and conservation needs - of 121 species of marine mammals occupying three taxonomic orders... A must for college and universities that have storng biology, ecology, or marine biology programs, as well as for larger public libraries." CHOICE "This book, intended for students of marine biology, ecology, or evolution, presents a broad spectrum of topics in remarkable detail." Northeastern Naturalist "This book successfully surveys the whole of marine mammal biology. Previous attempts are dated or less sweeping and so I recommend that all marine mammalogists own or at least have access to this book." Trends in Ecology and Evolution "I think Hoelzel has timed this quite nicely as there is definitely a demand for such a book, and there have been a number of scientific breakthroughs in the last 10-15 years that have revolutionised our understanding of this subject." Dr Rob Harcourt, Macquarie University, Australia "This is an exciting proposal, describing a book that is long overdue. Hoelzel is an innovative and productive scientist with a flare for writing, and he is as well placed as any to steer a volume of this scope and complexity to a successful conclusion." Dr Tony Martin, British Antarctic Survey, CambridgeTable of ContentsContributors. Preface. 1. Diversity and Zoogeography. A R Martin (British Antarctic Survey) and R R Reeves (ICUN/SSC CETACEAN - Quebec). . 2. The Evolution of Marine Mammals. J. Heyning (Natural History Museum of Los Angeles) and G M Lento (Auckland University). . 3. Anatomy and Physiology: the Challenge of Aquatic Living. T. M Williams (University of California, Santa Cruz) and G A J Worthy (Texas A&M University). . 4. Neural Morphology. I Glezer (City University of New York). . 5. Sensory Systems. G Dehnhardt (Universitat Bonn). . 6. Vocal Anatomy, Acoustic Communication and Echolocation. P L Tyack (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute) and E H Miller (Memorial University of Newfoundland). . 7. Patterns of Movement. P Stevick (University of St Andrews), B J McConnell (University of St Andrews) and P Hammond (University of St Andrews). . 8. Feeding Ecology. W D Bowen (Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth), A J Read (Duke University) and J A Estes (University of California, Santa Cruz). . 9. Energetics: Consequences for Fitness. I L Boyd (British Antarctic Survey). . 10. Life History and Reproductive Strategies. D J Boness (Smithsonian Institution), P J Clapham (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) and S L Mesnick. . 11. Population Genetic Structure. A R Hoelzel (University of Durham), S D Goldsworthy and R C Fleischer. . 12. Ecology of Group Living and Social Behaviour. R C Connor (University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth). . 13. Problem Solving and Memory. R J Schusterman and D Kastak. . 14. Conservation and Management. R R Reeves (ICUN/SSC CETACEAN - Quebec) and P Reijnders (Institute for Forestry and Nature Research, Wageningen). Index

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Book SynopsisGood management is essential to the success of every veterinary practice. This edition contains information on leadership, the role of a manager, basic financial management, marketing, communication within the practice, and how to achieve good client compliance. It also explains the core principles involved in running a business.Trade ReviewMany practice managers spend a considerable amount of time looking for better ways of doing thinks, more efficient methods and processes, and new ideas for making or saving money. Many also tend to question what they do and want to know how others deal with the variety of problems they encounter in pracice. It isn't a great deal of published good, realistic advice out there on how to manage a veterinary practice. We often want a one-stop shop that helps to answer our questions about day-to-day practicalities and planning our future strategies for development, expansion and increased profits. This book goes a long way towards achieving just that, crammed as it is with information, good advice and down-to-earth guidance and ideas. If you are an experienced practice manager, this book will probably not tell you anything you do not already know, although some interesting cameos may stimulate, particulary the sections on management and motivational theories, which summarise succinctly a vast body of knowledge. If you are new to the job, or planning to own your own practice, this book is essential reading and I would recommend it to my students. Catherine Coates, Veterinary Times, Vol.37, No. 16, May 7,2007Table of Contents1. Leading change 2. Creating a successful business 3. Managing the economy in your vet clinic 4. What leaders really do 5. What does a practice manager do? 6. Effective communication: the vital link 7. Understanding your staff - what makes people tick 8. Developing your practice team 9. Marketing your practice 10. Professional retailing in practice 11. Understanding your clients 12. Achieving excellence in client service 13. Compliance: the art of making effective recommendations 14. Role of wellness healthcare in veterinary practice 15. The future of veterinary business Appendix 1 Telephone skills Appendix 2 Planning and managing effective team meetings Appendix 3 External lecturing Appendix 4 Process mapping and quality control Appendix 5 Setting fees in practice Appendix 6 Practice promotional literature Appendix 7 Conducting market surveys Index

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Book SynopsisClinical Small Animal Care: Promoting Patient Health through Preventative Nursing is an introduction to the principles of day-to-day veterinary practice, with coverage ranging from the initial assessment, fluid therapy monitoring, and perioperative management to care of animals with specific diseases. The book offers concrete guidance on best practices for promoting patient health in veterinary care, emphasizing specific techniques to prevent complications before they happen. A practical, clinically relevant resource for veterinary technicians, Clinical Small Animal Care provides step-by-step descriptions of the core tasks associated with examining, nursing, and monitoring small animal patients. Taking a hands-on approach to the fundamentals of clinical practice, the book gives specific advice for how to perform tasks associated with patient care. Chapters begin with basic information on topics such as husbandry and nutrition, then move into more specialized informatiTrade Review“These additional materials make this a reasonably priced practice resource.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 March 2013) “Clinical Small Animal Care: Promoting Patient Health through preventative nursing provides a fine introduction to daily veterinary practice from initial animal assessment to the management of specific common diseases, and offers keys to best practices in veterinary care. Vet technicians and students alike will find this offers step-by-step descriptions of the basic tasks of a veterinary office, offering all the basics on patient care in a fine survey recommended for any college-level veterinary student and collections catering to them.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 October 2012) “Best practices for promoting small animal health accompany hands-on skills for assessing and monitoring the small animal, making for a powerful review perfect for newcomers to veterinary science and clinical work.” (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 September 2012) “Written by a very experienced veterinary technician (this is what vet nurses are called in the US), this book includes all the must do’s and know-how of day to day veterinary practice … This publication should also be read when designing a clinic to avoid the too frequent blatant welfare denials seen in some hospitals.” (Vet Nurses Today, 2012)Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments ix Section 1 Clinical Fundamentals in Promoting Good Health 3 1 The Elements of Environmental Husbandry 5 2 Considerations in Patient Management 11 3 Patient Exam and Assessments 27 4 Nutritional Notability 43 Section 2 Applied Nursing of the Veterinary Patient 49 5 Monitoring the Fluid Therapy Patient 51 6 Physical Therapy Applications 61 7 Perioperative Patient Management 67 8 Executing Emergency Care 75 9 Harmonizing Hospice Needs 89 Section 3 Proper Care of Tubes and Catheters 95 10 Venous and Arterial Catheter Care 97 11 Indwelling Urinary Catheter Care and Maintenance 107 12 Feeding Tube Care 115 13 Nasal Oxygen Catheter Care 123 14 Tracheostomy Tube Care 125 15 Chest Tube Care 129 Section 4 Comprehensive Areas of Focus 131 16 Cardiovascular Nursing 133 17 Regard for the Respiratory Patient 145 18 Grasping Gastrointestinal Nursing Care 161 19 Rendering Renal Care 175 20 Endocrine Nursing Encounters 185 21 Nursing Care of the Neurological Patient 191 22 Musculoskeletal Minding 201 23 Tending to the Skin and Special Senses 215 Appendix 1 Formulas 231 Appendix 2 Anatomy Illustrations 239 Appendix 3 Clinical Quick Reference Guides 245 Appendix 4 General Forms 255 Appendix 5 Employee Skill and Knowledge Advancement Plans 263 Index 271

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Book SynopsisLameness is one of the most costly diseases affecting cattle and cases are increasing as dairy cows spend more time confined to concrete instead of grassy pasture. The economic impact of lameness is significant. Preventive claw care is increasingly practiced in modern dairy farming and is now recognized as a necessary investment in herd health.Table of ContentsChapter 1: An Introduction to Cattle Lameness. Chapter 2: Horn Formation and Growth. Chapter 3: Nutrition and Claw Health. Chapter 4: Biomechanics of Weight (Load) Bearing and Claw Trimming. Chapter 5: Laminitis. Chapter 6: Pain Management. Chapter 7: Upper Leg Lameness. Chapter 8: Infectious Claw Disease. Chatper 9: Cattle Behavior, Cow-Friendly Facilities and Proper Handling. Chapter 10: Footbaths for the Management of Infectious Skin Disorders of the Foot and Hoof Knife Sharpening. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhether castrating horses or tending to stoned Alsatians, Gillian Hick's sense of humour never deserts her in this engaging account of her life as a vet.Trade Review'This book is just hilarious. Suffice to quote the story of Gillian being called out to tend a guard dog called Rambo, who 'could best be described as a cross between a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a Rottweiler, with a bit of German Shepherd thrown in for good measure'. When she nervously approaches the giant beast in his kennel, the diagnosis was obvious. 'Rambo was stoned'. It emerged that the vigilent guard dog had chased off a drug dealer -- then consumed the prohibited substances abandoned in the persuit. This is Gillian Hick's first book, but will no doubt be the first of many in the James Herriot mould.' -- Countryman'An enjoyable light-hearted look behind the scenes at the world of veterinary medicine. Buy it for a would-be veterinary student or anyone who comes from a farming background - it's sure to please.' -- The Irish WorldIt's an engaging account of the situations she encounters where the humans are often more problematic than the animals, particularly the guys who want to know where the real vet is.' -- The Irish Independent * Irish Independent *'Lively sense of humour, and a pleasant, easy-going writing style. Animal lovers will be well-pleased with her pacy anecdotes' -- Irish Examiner * The Irish Examiner *'Gillian is not afraid to tell of her failures, nor is she ashamed to admit to shedding a few tears from time to time. There is nothing boastful or egotistical. It is very well written in an easy-flow style, and it would make a lovely ... present for an animal lover, especially one who does not object to gory details.' -- Irish Farmer's Journal

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Book SynopsisThis concise, practical text covers the essential information veterinary students need to succeed in equine medicine and surgery, focussing on skin, urinary, liver and endocrine diseases. Written for an international readership, the book conveys the core information in an easily digestible, precise form with extensive use of bullet points, tables, flow charts, diagrams, lists, protocols and extensive illustrations.Part of a five-book series that extracts and updates key information from Munroe's Equine Surgery, Reproduction and Medicine, Second Edition, the book distils best practice in a logical straightforward clinical-based approach. It details clinical anatomy, physical clinical examination techniques, diagnostic techniques and normal parameters, emphasising the things regularly available to general practitioners with minimal information of advanced techniques.The liver section is divided into clinical evaluation, diagnostic tests, possible causes andTrade Review"Veterinary students would love this! I have seen the success of similar books in small animal medicine and how useful they can be on rotations when a quick reference is needed. I think it would equally be of benefit to residents and practitioners needing quick refreshers." Carla Lusi, University of Melbourne, Australia, author of Fascial Anatomy of the Equine Forelimb (CRC Press) "I think this Equine textbook will be exceptionally well received. Although the original book Equine Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction really helped me personally through university, I could only ever use it at my desk or at the library. More concise books allow students and new grads to have them at hand all the time, especially during rotations for quick reference. Leave the 1500 page book at home and take just what they need for the day! Each disease or syndrome has the same layout, allowing a vey quick reference, and the images are amazing. They are good quality and allow very immersive learning." Sophie Neasham, Veterinary surgeon, UK "While the volume Equine Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction, Second Edition is a great resource for reference, say, when wanting to research differential diagnoses for a case or brush up on a disease, it is not practical to be used out in the field. This smaller, more focused reference guide is more amenable to practical day-to-day veterinary use. For example, when out on a call and you need a quick reference on how to treat a specific presentation, having a resource which is concise and targeted is more user friendly than a large volume." Rachael Harmer, Veterinary Medicine student at the University of Surrey (2016-2021), UK Table of ContentsLiver Disease. Endocrine System. Urinary System. Skin.

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