Zoology and animal sciences Books

Book SynopsisThis volume emphasizes the application of modern biotechnological approaches to the study and control of animal parasites. The book begins by discussing molecular concepts and principles in general before moving on to cover specific applications for endoparasites, ectoparasites, and finally the hosts themselves. Animal Parasite Control Utilizing Biotechnology will be an instrumental reference in promoting a better understanding of the host-parasite relationship and suggesting viable means of controlling economically important parasite infections of animals. The book will be invaluable to zoologists, parasitologists, microbiologists, biochemists, geneticists, immunologists, physiologists, molecular biologists, veterinarian and medical scientists, and advanced students interested in the topic.Table of ContentsMOLECULAR CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES. Biotechnology: A Shot-in-the-Arm for Veterinary Parasite Control (Graham F. Mitchell). Application of Recombinant DNA Technology to Genetic Analysis of Sporozoan Parasites (Robert Cappai and David J. Kemp). Vectors for Recombinant Vaccine Delivery (David B. Boyle and Anthony J. Radford). Advances in Adjuvant Technology and Application (John C. Cox and Alan R. Coulter). ENDOPARASITE MODELS. Control of Gastrointestinal Nematode Parasites (W.K. Yong). Control of Tissue Parasites. I. Nematodes (Robin G. Bell, Robert B. Grieve and Mario T. Philipp). Control of Tissue Parasites. II. Cestodes (Marshall W. Lightowlers, Michael A. Gemmel, Gavin L.B. Harrison, David D. Heath, Michael D. Rickard and Michael G. Roberts). Control of Tissue Parasites. III. Trematodes (Terry W. Spithill). Control of Intraerythrocytic Parasites (Peter W. Riddles and Ian G. Wright). Control of Intracellular Parasites: The Coccidia (John T. Ellis and Alan M. Johnson). ECTOPARASITE MODELS. Biotechnology and the Control of Myiasis Diseases (R. Mark Sandeman). Vaccination Against Ticks (Ross Tellam, Don Smith, David H. Kemp, and Peter Willadsen). Biotechnology and the Control of Mosquitos (Julian M. Crampton and Paul Eggleston). THE GENETICS OF HOST RESPONSE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON CONTROL STRATEGIES. The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Parasite Immunity (John D. Wetherall and David M. Groth). Leukocyte Molecules and Their Possible Function in Immunity to Parasites (Peter M. Outteridge). Genetic Markers for the Selection of Parasite Resistance in Livestock (Kathryn J. Gogolin-Ewens, Jill F. Maddox, Stewart F. Fabb, Malcolm R. Brandon). Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn the 40 years since the classic review of osmotic and ionic regulation written by Potts and Parry, there has been astonishing growth in scientific productivity, a marked shift in the direction and taxonomic distribution of research, and amazing changes in the technology of scientific researchIt is indicative of the growth of the subject that as time passes the number of authors needed to review the subject grows exponentially. The time is ripe for a new survey of the subject and Dr. Evans is to be congratulated on the expert crew that he has recruited.From the foreword by W.T.W. PottsOsmotic and Ionic Regulation: Cells and Animals not only fills a gap in the literature, but delineates the new approaches, outlooks, and findings that define how the field has changed. Providing the first comprehensive summary of the fundamentally important mechanisms of ionic and osmotic regulation in 40 yeaTable of ContentsSolutes, Solutions, and Membrane Transporters. Cell Volume Regulation. Protozoa. Mollusca. Annelids. Crustacea. Fishes. Amphibia. Reptiles. Birds. Mammals. Insects. Retrospectiv: What We Have Learned; What We Need to Know.

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Book SynopsisMammalian Neuroendocrinology presents a concise examination of how the nervous and endocrine systems interact to regulate physiological processes. Selected experimental results are presented to illustrate the current understanding of neuroendocrine processes. Neural influences and endocrine feedback mechanisms related to the secretion of adenohypophysial hormones are summarized for each hormone. The book's concise nature and readable style are highly suited for use as a graduate textbook.There are also chapters devoted to each of the following topics: neurohypophysis, pineal gland, adrenal medulla, hormones and behavior, and neuroendocrine immunology. Comparisons are made among species of mammals, including laboratory rodents, domesticated ungulates, and primates. Agricultural and/or clinical aspects relevant to these topics are covered when appropriate. Mammalian Neuroendocrinology is excellent for students and professionals in neuroendocrinology, neuroscience, endocrinology, rTable of ContentsChapter 1. Principles of Neuroendocrinology, Chapter 2. Neuroendocrine Morphology, Chapter 3. Neurohypophysis, Chapter 4. Neural Controi of Adenohypophysis, Chapter 5. Miscellaneous Neuropeptides, Chapter 6. Corticotropin and Melanotropin, Chapter 7. Thyrotropin, Chapter 8. Somatotropin, Chapter 9. Prolactin, Chapter 10. Pineal Gland, Chapter 11. Gonadotropins in the Male, Chapter 12. Gonadotropins in the Female, Chapter 13. Adrenal Medulla, Chapter 14. Hormones and Behavior, Chapter 15. Neuroendocrine Immunology, Index

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Book SynopsisFocusing on the raven's ecology in the UK, this text presents a summary of the state of knowledge regarding the raven's natural history, describing its present distribution, habitat requirements, call, feeding habits, social behaviour and population centres.Trade ReviewIt is the sort of bird book I particularly enjoy because a fresh wind blows through much of it, showing the author to be what a writer about ravens should be--an acute observer. Guardian Powerful illustrations complement writing of real insight into these formidable, yet playful, birds. New Scientist Do buy this excellent book and read it. Cambrian Ornithology Society Bulletin No 112 Derek Ratcliffe has an enthusiasm that shines through the pages of his latest book. The text is supported by extensive appendices and tables, crammed with data and facts; serious matters of behaviour and ecology are addressed; but the presentation is constantly enlivened by anecdote. This is a book about real birds, not textbook abstractions. As such it is a joy to read as well as a valuable contribution to ornithology. Habitat [Ratcliffe] presents a comprehensive and historical picture of this once common town scavenger. Birding World The personal approach by the author is refreshing and his administration for the raven is evident throughout the very readable text. hland News GroupTable of ContentsPreface xv Acknowledgements xix Introduction: The Raven: spirit of the wilds 1 1. THE RAVEN IN HUMAN HISTORY 7 Prehistory 8 The Raven in myth and legend 9 From scavenger friend to predator-foe 16 2. THE RAVEN'S COUNTRY 27 Cliff coasts of the agricultural districts 30 Lowland farmland in the west 32 Foothills and marginal land 33 Sheepwalks of the higher hills 34 Grouse-moors of the eastern uplands 35 Deer forests of western and northern Scotland 36 Cliff coasts of the northern and western moorlands 37 3. DISTRIBUTION AND NUMBERS IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND 4O South-east England 40 The Channel Isles 42 South-west England 42 East Anglia 46 Wales 47 Midlands 53 Northern England 55 Southern Scotland 60 Scottish Highlands 64 Scottish Islands 68 Ireland 71 Grand totals 74 4. FOOD AND FEEDING HABITS 75 Studies of food 78 The Raven as a predator 82 Other foods 89 Feeding habits 91 5. SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 97 Territorialism 97 Flocking and communal roosts 101 Social behaviour in display 107 6. RAVEN MOVEMENTS 118 General movements 118 Daily movements 125 7. ASSOCIATIONS WITH OTHER ANIMALS 127 Birds 127 Mammals 138 8. BREEDING: NEST AND NEST SITE 139 Nest construction 140 Nest sites 144 9. BREEDING: THE EGG STAGE 16O Prelaying behaviour 160 The egg 161 Clutch size 165 Laying 168 Incubation 171 1O. BREEDING: THE YOUNG 174 Nestling growth 175 Brood size 182 Breeding performance 188 Causes of complete breeding failure 189 Egg-collecting and its effects on breeding performance 189 Regional variations in productivity 191 11. TERRITORIAILISM AND POPULATION REGULATION 196 Surplus non-breeding populations 199 Rapid remating 200 The ceiling on numbers 202 Territorialism and variations in breeding density 204 Mechanism of territorial spacing 208 Limitations of unsuitable nesting habitat 210 Mortality, population turnover and capacity for spread 211 12. RAVENS IN THE MODERN SCENE 217 Gamekeepering 218 Afforestation 225 Changes in farming practice 232 Disturbance 236 Pesticides 238 Conclusions 240 13. RAVENS ELSEWHERE IN THE WORL~D 241 Subspecies of Corr~us corax 243 Other species of Raven 245 14. INTELLIGENCE IN RAVENS 249 Appendices 1. Distribution of Raven flocks and roosts in Britain and Ireland 256 2. Calls of the Raven 265 3. Appearance of the Raven 268 4. Scientific names of animal and plant species in the text 271 5. Names of the Raven 274 Bibliography 275 l40 Tables 1-27 284 Index 317 60

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Book SynopsisExamining the taxonomy, appearance, behaviour, ecology and conservation of golden and grey plovers, this text compares and contrasts their natural history and biogeography and gives accounts on feeding, mating, parental care, moults, migration and avoidance of predators.Trade ReviewA well-researched book packed with information. It should appeal to all shorebird enthusiasts, as well as anybody concerned with the ecology of Arctic regions. -- Martin K. McNicholl North American Bird Bander Everything known about these birds is summarized in a very readable way, and the numerous appendices and tables testify to the massive amount of information, with great attention to detail, that has been researched... Birders will appreciate the very detailed discussions of variation, plumage, and molt in the four species. I recommend Tunda Plovers highly, especially to birders with a serious interest in shorebird biology. -- Dennis Paulson Birding There is plenty for the statistically-minded, and the serious researcher, as well as for the general wader-watcher. If you can't buy it, request it from the library! -- Geoff Gibbs Essex Birding Tundra Plovers is an ambitious and rewarding comparative treatment of the four species in the genus Pluvialis. [It] is an extraordinarily attractive book for one so filled with hard ornithological information. -- Peter G. Connors Auk Byrkjedal and Thompson, research scientists from Norway and Scotland, respectively, have melded their specialties of ecology and animal behavior to produce a thoroughly comprehensive analysis of four species of closely related northern hemisphere shorebirds. Choice This is a highly informative book, well presented and in an attractive format. The authors should be congratulated for producing such an easily readable, yet highly informative text which, I believe, will be the key reference for these birds for many years to come. -- Mark Whittingham Ibis It is a deeply inspired book, the labour of love from a gifted Norwegian/Scottish duo. The book is beautiful for its many original drawings by Ingvar Byrkjedal and for its text, and it provides an incredible, worldwide, compilation of data on the birds' morphology, distribution, population sizes, breeding schedules, breeding behaviour, migration patterns and schedules and diets. If you love, or even just like, plovers and the habitats in which they occur, this is a book for you. -- Theunis Piersma Ardea [A] comprehensive review of ecology, behaviour, migrations and biogeography of the genus. The large format and the ... technique of including extensive detail in appendices and tables at the back of the book allow a wealth of information to be presented; the text is well supported by the numerous photographs and drawings. Arctic and mountain regions fascinate many people; so do shorebirds; not only such specialists but many other birdwatchers will get much use and pleasure from this book. -- Jeremy J.D. Greenwood Habitat Written by two authors with over 50 years experience studying tundra plovers between them, this book is as complete an account of their biology as the current state of our knowledge will allow. Every aspect of the ecology of the four species involved is considered in detai... [A] treasure to students and researchers alike... All in all a very nice book. Highly recommended. Earthlife WebTable of ContentsList of plates ix List of figures xiii List of tables xvii Foreword by Dr Derek Ratcliffe xix Preface xxiii Acknowledgements xxix 1. The tundra plovers: an introduction 1 2. Tundra plovers and their allies 34 3. Taxonomy and geographical variation 44 4. Plumages and moults 61 5. Phylogeny and biogeography 89 6. Breeding distribution, population trends and status 102 7. Breeding season: breeding schedules and nesting 125 8. Breeding season: social behaviour 155 9. Breeding season: sex roles and parental behaviour 183 10. Migration and non-breeding distributions 207 11. Behaviour and ecology in the non-breeding season 241 12. Diet: food and feeding 258 13. Associations with other birds 272 14. Conservation 278 Appendix 1: Scientific names of birds and mammals mentioned in the book 291 Appendix 2: Plumage variation in Eurasian Golden Plovers in Norway 295 Appendix 3: Descriptions of plumages of the tundra plovers 299 Appendix 4: The phylogeny of the tundra plovers (by Godtfred A. Halvorsen, Ingvar Byrkjedal &D.B.A. Thompson) 308 Appendix 5: Breeding densities in different parts of the world 328 Appendix 6a: Nest site habitats of Grey Plover 330 Appendix 6b: Nest site habitats ofEurasian Golden Plover 331 Appendix 6c: Nest site habitats of Pacific Golden Plover 333 Appendix 6d: Nest site habitats ofAmerican Golden Plover 334 Appendix 7. Duration of incubation 336 Appendix 8: Sequences of tonal element in trills 337 Appendix 9. Breeding season alarm calls 338 Appendix 10: Geographical and temporal distribution of museum specimens used in the construction of migration routes and phenologies 345 Appendix 11: Geographical distribution of references used for the migration charts and winter distribution maps 353 Appendix 12: Numbers of Grey Plovers counted or estimated in various parts of their wintering range 355 Appendix 13: Winter populations of Eurasian Golden Plovers in parts of their range 357 Appendix 14: Numbers of American Golden Plovers counted in winter on aerial surveys along the coasts of South America 358 References 359 Tables 398 Index 412

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Book SynopsisA unique understanding of individual mammals, fish and birds which also offers insight into human nature.Trade Review'I'm sure you will realise how important this book is… It really is an example of how we can begin to overcome the chains of Darwinism by forming our heart to be a new "Noah's Ark"!'-- Camphill Correspondence'For anyone who wearies of the ever-present and wholly inadequate Darwinian explanations, these essays will come as a breath of fresh air.'-- New ViewTable of ContentsElephantsThe Bear Tribe and Its MythCats and Dogs -- Companions of ManBrother HorseThe Origin of SealsThe Life of PenguinsThe Migrations of Salmon and EelsDolphins -- Children of the SeaSwans and StorksThe Dove as a Sacred BirdThe Sparrows of the Earth

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Book SynopsisOrganised by body system, the new edition of this highly illustrated textbook covers the normal histological appearance of tissues in a wide range of animals, both domestic and exotic species, with relevant clinical correlates emphasising the need to appreciate the normal in order to recognise the abnormal. In this update by two experienced veterinary pathologists and histology lecturers, new species, such as other companion mammals, aquatic species, and livestock, are introduced into each chapter along with a wealth of new high-quality images. A new chapter covers epitehlial tissue, and new techniques used in histology and histopathology are discussed throughout, including in situ hybridisation (ISH) and digital image analysis. Pathogenesis explanations are introduced in the current (and many new) cases of histopathology. The breadth of coverage - farm animals, dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish - and the integration of normal and abnorTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Author Bio. 1. Introduction 2. The Cell 3. Epitehlial tissue 4. Connective tissue 5. Blood and bone marrow 6. Muscle 7. Cardiovascular system 8. Respiratory system 9. Digestive system 10. Urinary system 11. Endocrine system 12. Male reproductive system 13. Female reproductive system 14. Nervous system 15. Special senses 16. Lymphatic system 17. Integument. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisAnimal behaviour expert, Dr Jonathan Balcombe, combines rigorous evidence, elegant argument and amusing anecdotes to show that that animals, like humans, enjoy themselves. It debunks the popular perception that life for most is a continuous struggle for survival and suggests that creatures feel good thanks to play, sex, food, comfort and more.Trade ReviewPleasurable Kingdom is a touching look at the complex and at times playful lives of the animals with which we share this planet. Fascinating and often moving, this book emphasizes that animals, like us, truly have personalities, minds and emotions. - Jane Goodall 'In Pleasurable Kingdom, Balcombe draws together an extraordinary amount of information to help us to appreciate that we are not the only species that can, if all goes well, live joyful lives.' - Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University, USA 'I predicted, in When Elephants Weep, that in ten years better scientists would write better books about the depth of feelings in animals. Well, that time has come, and here is that book.' - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Author of When Elephants Weep 'For centuries humanity has justified our extermination of fishes with the myth that they do not have feelings or intelligence. Jonathan Balcombe exposes this myth and presents fishes, with other animals, as sensitive, social, feeling, marvellous sentient beings.' - Captain Paul Watson, Founder of Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society 'Pleasurable Kingdom is a love affair with our fellow beings. Balcombe tempts us to consider, more open-mindedly than ever before, the experiences of animals in more ways than traditional science has yet acknowledged, perhaps even imagined.' - Professor Jaak Panksepp, author of Affective Neuroscience 'Dr. Balcombe convincingly argues that animals are individual beings with a wide range of emotions and feeling. If he is correct - and I believe he is - it follows that we must grapple with the ethical consequences of his important insights.' - Wayne Pacelle, President& CEO, The Humane Society of the United States 'This impressive book inspires respect and appreciation for all creatures great and small. It should be a standard text for students of biology and behaviour. All who care for animals will be informed and inspired.' - Dr Michael W. Fox, Veterinarian, columnist, author 'Brisk, erudite and enormously entertaining - an excellent, approachable introduction to the basic issues in animal behaviour.' - Publishers Weekly Reviews for the Hardback Version: 'Entertaining examples of animal bliss - from drunken parrots to the caresses of fiddler crabs - bring a pleasure all their own.' - Psychology Today 'This is a lively, shrewd, well-argued book on the simple theme that animals are able to feel pleasure.' Times Higher Educational Supplement 'This genial scientist's accounts of enjoyment in the other-than-human world will irritate strict behaviorists and profoundly delight animal lovers.' - Orion Magazine 'This entertaining and thought-provoking book is recommended for popular science collections.' - Library Journal 'A warm and enjoyable book - anyone with an interest in animal welfare (or just in animals) ought to read it.' - www.popularscience.co.uk 'This book is one in which all campaigners for good animal welfare should invest.' - The Ark 'This well-reasoned, engaging book argues that critters share our capacities for humor, empathy and aesthetic pleasure.' - People Magazine 'Reviews a vast body of scientific literature - full of examples both anecdotal and from refereed journals, and a copious bibliography.' - Booklist 'A joy to read - a carefully balanced book - which also includes some humorous, enlightening and intriguing animal tales.' - www.scienceagogo.com 'Superb - has set an agenda for future research. This book will change how we interact with other animal beings.' - Marc Bekoff in Trends in Evolution and Ecology 'His arguments may change your opinion of the next lobster that arrives steaming on your plate.' - Wired News 'Marvelous - as the first book in this field, scholarly or popular, we also have one that sets a high bar.' - Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science 'Highly readable...I hope Pleasurable Kingdom encourages study of animal pleasure, because it worked for me.' - Nicola Robinson, www.smh.comTable of ContentsPART I: WHY ANIMAL PLEASURE Survival of the Happiest: The Adaptive Basis for Pleasure Forbidden Pleasures: Our Reluctance to Acknowledge Animal Pleasure Feeling Smart: The Intelligence of Pleasure PART II: WHAT ANIMAL PLEASURE Play: Fun for Its Own Sake Food: The Pleasures of Sustenance Sex: Procreation and Recreation Touch: Making Contact with Pleasure Love: The Ripening Warmth of Intimacy Other Pleasures: Esthetics, Humor and Beyond Fish and Thrips: At the Margins of Pleasure PART III: FROM ANIMAL PLEASURE Feeling Good, Doing Good: Implications of a Pleasurable Kingdom NOTES, REFERENCES, FURTHER READING

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Book SynopsisIntravenous infusion is a necessary mode of delivery for many pharmaceuticals currently on the market or undergoing clinical trials. The technique of prolonged intravenous delivery in conscious, free-moving animal models has broadened the opportunity to study and evaluate the safety and efficacy of these therapeutic products. For the first time, the collective sciences involved in the understanding of this mode of drug delivery are brought together in one publication.Non-Clinical Vascular Infusion Technology, Volume I: The Science covers the scientific principles behind the delivery systems, from both physical and physiological standpoints. The book addresses body fluid dynamics, describes the scientific processes necessary to understand the various aspects of the physico-chemical issues relating to vascular infusion delivery, and discusses vascular infusion dynamics. It also considers all the essential elements of the preparation of a formulation intended for vasculaTrade Review"Good science and good welfare go hand in hand. Innovative science and technology can be used to improve animal welfare. Equally, the 3Rs (replacement, refinement and reduction of animals in research) can provide fresh insight and novel approaches to advance science. By sharing data, knowledge and experience on the science behind infusion models and the refinement of the techniques used, there is the potential to have a significant impact on the 3Rs. Owen Green and Guy Healing have shown the importance of the 3Rs in infusion technology at international meetings and in producing this book. The book will enhance uptake of the latest science behind vascular delivery systems to get better data and help influence decisions around the most appropriate model. It will also contribute to preventing repetition of method development and optimising experiments to answer specific scientific questions with the least impact on animals. As in other areas of science, the field of infusion technology is constantly evolving. This edition of Non-Clinical Vascular Infusion Technology reviews current developments in the field that will support scientists in putting the 3Rs into practice."—From the Foreword by Kathryn Chapman, Head of Innovation and Translation, the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in ResearchTable of ContentsBody Fluid Dynamics. Introduction. Composition and units of measurement. Compartmentalization and Distribution. Movement between Compartments/Exchange. Body Fluid Homeostasis. Summary. References. Physico-Chemical Factors. Introduction. Osmolality. Acid-Base Balance. Viscosity. Surface Tension. Diffusion. Summary of Infusion Forces. References. Vascular Infusion Dynamics. Essential physiology. Intravenous Delivery Rates and Volumes. References. Formulation Considerations. Introduction. Formulation selection strategy. Study design and species/strain. The properties of the compound. Strategies for dealing with poor solubility. Unwanted formulation effects. Excipient toxicity. Strategies for dealing with injection site reactions and haemolysis. Strategies for dealing with poor stability. Sterility. Conclusion. References. Prestudy analytical assessments: Equipment compatibility. Stability of the formulation with the formulation storage vessel. Compatibility. Choice of material. References. Haemocompatibility. Introduction. Objectives. Methods of assessing haemocompatibility. Discussion. Conclusion. References. Annex: Common excipients and vehicles.

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Book Synopsis1 Vascular Analysis of the Carotid Body in the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat.- 2 Role of the Carotid Sinus Nerve and of Dopamine in the Biochemical Response of Sympathetic Tissues to Long-Term Hypoxia.- 3 The Effects of Almitrine on [3H]5HT and [125I] Endothelin Binding to Central and Peripheral Receptors: An In Vitro Autoradiographic Study in the Cat.- 4 Immunocytochemical and Neurochemical Aspects of Sympathetic Ganglion Chemosensitivity.- 5 Neuronal and Neuroendocrine Markers in the Human Carotid Body in Health and Disease.- 6 The Effects of Chronic Hypoxaemia upon the Structure of the Human Carotid Body.- 7 Dopaminergic and Peptidergic Sensory Innervation of the Rat Carotid Body: Organization and Development.- 8 Effects of Cell-Free Perfusion and Almitrine Bismesylate on the Ultrastructure of Type-1 Cell Mitochondria in the Cat Carotid Body.- 9 Multi-Unit Compartmentation of the Carotid Body Chemoreceptor by Perineurial Cell Sheaths: Immunohistochemistry and Freeze-Fracture Study.Table of Contents1 Vascular Analysis of the Carotid Body in the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat.- 2 Role of the Carotid Sinus Nerve and of Dopamine in the Biochemical Response of Sympathetic Tissues to Long-Term Hypoxia.- 3 The Effects of Almitrine on [3H]5HT and [125I] Endothelin Binding to Central and Peripheral Receptors: An In Vitro Autoradiographic Study in the Cat.- 4 Immunocytochemical and Neurochemical Aspects of Sympathetic Ganglion Chemosensitivity.- 5 Neuronal and Neuroendocrine Markers in the Human Carotid Body in Health and Disease.- 6 The Effects of Chronic Hypoxaemia upon the Structure of the Human Carotid Body.- 7 Dopaminergic and Peptidergic Sensory Innervation of the Rat Carotid Body: Organization and Development.- 8 Effects of Cell-Free Perfusion and Almitrine Bismesylate on the Ultrastructure of Type-1 Cell Mitochondria in the Cat Carotid Body.- 9 Multi-Unit Compartmentation of the Carotid Body Chemoreceptor by Perineurial Cell Sheaths: Immunohistochemistry and Freeze-Fracture Study.- 10 Light and Electronmicroscopical Immunohistochemical Investigation of the Innervation of the Human Carotid Body.- 11 Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine) Expression in Pulmonary Neuro-Endocrine Cells (NE) and a Netumor Cell Line.- 12 Effects of Hypoxia on Cultured Chemoreceptors of the Rat Carotid Body: DNA Synthesis and Mitotic Activity in Glomus Cells.- 13 Localization of Dopamine D2 Receptor mRNA in the Rabbit Carotid Body and Petrosal Ganglion by in situ Hybridization.- 14 Noradrenergic Glomus Cells in the Carotid Body: An Autoradiographic and Immunocytochemical Study in the Rabbit and Rat.- 15 The Modulation of Intracellular pH in Carotid Body Glomus Cells by Extracellular pH and pCO2.- 16 Evidence for Glucose Uptake in the Rabbit Carotid Body.- 17 Effects of Inorganic Calcium Channel Blockers on Carotid Chemosensory Responses in the Cat.- 18 Those Strange Glomus Cells.- 19 Carotid Body Neurotransmission.- 20 Carbonic Anhydrase and the Carotid Body.- 21 Ca2+ Dynamics in Chemoreceptor Cells: An Overview.- 22 Spectrophotometric Analysis of Heme Proteins in Oxygen Sensing Cell Systems.- 23 Neurochemical and Molecular Biological Aspects on the Resetting of the Arterial Chemoreceptors in the Newborn Rat.- 24 Carbonic Anhydrase and Carotid Body Chemoreception in the Presence and Absence of CO2-HCO3-.- 25 Role of Ion-Exchangers in the Cat Carotid Body Chemotransduction.- 26 Dopamine Metabolism in the Rabbit Carotid Body in vitro: Effect of Hypoxia and Hypercapnia.- 27 PO2-Dependence of Phospholipase C in the Cat Carotid Body.- 28 Optical Measurements of Micro-Vascular Oxygen Pressure and Intracellular pH in the Cat Carotid Body: Testing Hypotheses of Oxygen Chemoreception.- 29 Elevation of Cytosolic Calcium Induced by pH Changes in Cultured Carotid Body Glomus Cells.- 30 Role of Carbon Dioxide for Hypoxic Chemotransduction of the Cat Carotid Body.- 31 Metabolic Substrate Dependence of Carotid Chemosensory Responses to Stop-Flow Evoked Hypoxia and to Nicotine.- 32 Effects of Chemosensory Stimulation Membrane Currents Recorded with the Perforated-Patch Method from Cultured Rat Glomus Cells.- 33 Carbonic Anhydrase Near Central Chemoreceptors.- 34 Update on the Bicarbonate Hypothesis.- 35 Regulation of Intracellular pH in Type I Cells of the Neonatal Rat Carotid Body.- 36 Noradrenergic Inhibition of the Goat Carotid Body.- 37 Role of Substance P in Rat Carotid Body Responses to Hypoxia and Capsaicin.- 38 Carotid Sinus Nerve Inhibition Mediated by Atrial Natriuretic Peptide.- 39 Neurotransmitters and Second Messenger Systems in the Carotid Body.- 40 Does Adenosine Stimulate Rat Carotid Body Chemoreceptors?.- 41 Effects of Haloperidol on Cat Carotid Body Chemoreceptionin Vitro.- 42 Effect of Arterial Chemoreceptor Stimulation: Role of Norepinephrine in Hypoxic Chemotransmission.- 43 Carotid Body Denervation and Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in the Rat.- 44 Effects of Chemoreceptor Stimulation by Almitrine Bismesylate on Renal Function in Conscious Rats.- 45 Carbon Dioxide-Sensitive Laryngeal Receptors and their Reflex Effects.- 46 Ventilatory Response at the Onset of Exercise: An Update of the Neurohumoral Theory.- 47 Carotid Chemoreceptor Reflex Cardioinhibitory Responses: Comparison of their Modulation by Central Inspiratory Neuronal Activity and Activity of Pulmonary Stretch Afferents.- 48 The Modulation of Peripheral Chemoreceptor Input by Central Nervous System Hypoxia.- 49 Chemoreflexogenic Ventilatory Drive in Humans Adapted to Unusual Environments.- 50 Respiratory and Cardiovascular Activities in Carotid Body Resected Humans.- 51 Effects of Oxygen Tests on the Ventilatory Resposes of the Cat and Rhesus Monkey to Changes in Arterial Potassium.- 52 Thermal Effects Upon the Chemosensory Drive of Ventilation.- 53 Carotid Chemosensory Response to Doxapram in the Newborn Kitten.- 54 Carotid Chemoreceptor Responses to Hypoxia and Hypercapnia in Developing Kittens.- 55 Presence of Chemosensitive SIF Cells in the Rat Sympathetic Ganglia: A Biochemical, Immunocytochemical and Pharmacological Study.- 56 Effects of Chronic Hypoxia and Cobalt on Macroprotein Pattern in the Rabbit Carotid Body and Superior Cervical Ganglion: Preliminary Observations.- 57 Time Course of the Response of Carotid Chemoreceptors to Sudden Rise of Inspired CO2in the Newborn Kitten.- 58 The Carotid Chemosensory Response to Hypoxia in the Developing Kitten.- 59 Actions of Doxapram on K±Currents in Isolated Type I Cells of the Neonatal Rat Carotid Body.- 60 Stimulatory Effect of Long-Term Hypoxia on the Posterior Part of A2 Noradrenergic Cell Group in Nucleus Tractus Solitarius of Rat.- 61 Taurine Interaction with the Cat Carotid Body Function In Vitro.- Contributors.

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Book SynopsisJeff Martin explores the Tawny Owl's natural history in the greatest detail. Where controversy has arisen in the literature, he has put forward all points of view so the reader can make his or her own judgements. There seems nothing concerning the biology of this owl that Jeff has not researched.' - Derek Bunn, author of The Barn Owl The haunting calls of the Tawny Owl can be heard from Scandinavia in the north of its range to North Africa in the south. Most people would consider it to be a common and widespread species throughout Europe, but populations in Britain at least are declining, and we need to understand more about the behaviour and ecology of this magnificent woodland bird if its future is to be secured.Jeff Martin has been studying owls for decades, and in this timely book he combines his personal observationstogether with those of other ornithologists and a comprehensive review of the literature, resulting in some surprising revelations. It was not long ago,

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Book SynopsisDamselfishes (Pomacentridae) are highly conspicuous, diurnal inhabitants of mainly reef areas, capturing the attention of many scientists. Their high diversity and the many interesting characteristics dealing with their way of life (sound production, breeding biology, sex change, farming and gregarious behavior, settlement, diet, habitat) easily explain how this group is continually kept in the limelight and is the subject of numerous studies. This book gathers the data dealing with damselfish morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology and phylogeny.It contains 14 chapters written by renowned scientists.Table of ContentsMeet the Damselfishes. A Revised Damselfish Taxonomy with a Description of the Tribe Microspathodontini (Giant Damselfishes). Reproduction and Larval Recruitment in Damselfishes. Sex Change Strategies and Group Structure of Damselfishes. Habitat-use and Specialisation among Coral Reef Damselfishes. Farming Behaviour by Territorial Damselfishes. Trophic Ecology of Damselfishes. Ontogeny and Early Life Stages of Damselfishes. Ecomorphology and Iterative Ecological Radiation of Damselfishes. Sound Production in Damselfishes. Hearing in Damselfishes. Clownfishes. Vision and Colour Diversity in Damselfishes. Cerato-Mandibular Ligament: A Key Trait in Damselfishes?

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Book SynopsisThis book is a result of the authors' more than 40 years of study on the behavior, populations, and heavy metals in the colonial waterbirds nesting in Barnegat Bay and the nearby estuaries and bays in the Northeastern United States. From Boston Harbor to the Chesapeake, based on longitudinal studies of colonial waterbirds, it provides a clear picture of the toxic trends and effects of heavy metals in the aquatic environment. The authors take a food web, ecosystem approach to contaminants, using population dynamics, habitat selection, and inputs to the bay to examine metal levels. They also look at the human dimension, discuss what metals in birds tell us about human exposure, and describe stakeholder involvement in these issues.The book covers numbers and dynamics, colony sites and locations, and prey contaminant levels, and compares them to other comparable coastal estuaries. It uses colonial waterbirds as the focal point for an ecosystem approach to metals that begins with Trade Review"Reading Habitat, Population Dynamics, and Metal Levels in Colonial Waterbirds: A Food Chain Approach will make you an expert of sorts on Barnegat Bay and the Northeast estuaries. That might seem an ambitious goal for the authors as well as the reader. But it really is not the goal. It is merely the starting point. The bay needs advocates and defenders. And advocates and defenders need experts. That is where you will come in."—Carl Safina, Director, The Safina Center at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York (from the Foreword)Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO BARNEGAT BAY AND NORTHEAST ESTUARIES. Introduction. Barnegat Bay and Other Northeast Estuaries. Species, Methods, and Approaches. HABITAT AND POPULATION DYNAMICS. Habitat. Population Trends of Colonial Waterbirds in Barnegat Bay. Population Trends of Colonial Waterbirds in Other Northeast Bays. Global Warming, Sea Level Rise, and Suitable Nesting and Foraging Habitat. METALS. Overview of Ecotoxicology for Birds. Effects of Metals in Birds. Heavy Metals in Fish, Lower Trophic Levels, and Passerine Birds. Heavy Metal Levels in Terns and Black Skimmers. Heavy Metal Levels in Gulls. Heavy Metal Levels in Herons, Egrets, Night-Herons, and Ibises. IMPLICATIONS, CONCLUSIONS, AND THE FUTURE. Heavy Metals, Trophic Levels, Food Chains, and Future Risks. Colonial Waterbirds—The Future. Color Insert. References.

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Book SynopsisKey features:Offers chapters by renowned experts which are comprised of three subunits: a theoretical discussion of the content area, a description of the methods employed to address the content area, and finally, and most importantly, a discussion of the ways that relevant aspects of the content area can be easily employed/adapted to enhance the behavioral management of NHPsProvides case studies that highlight the areas of expertise of the authors and emphasize success stories' that can be used to develop behavioral management strategies and build behavioral management programsPresents Genera-specific' chapters which focus on behavioral management strategies that, typically, are successfully employed with particular taxa of NHPsIncludes a novel, pioneering Product/services' section that provides the producers of important technologies, equipment, and services with an opportunity to highlight the ways in which their products enhancTable of ContentsTHE BASICS. Introduction to the Handbook of Primate Behavioral Management. The Behavioral Management Consortium: A Partnership for Promoting Consensus and Best Practices. Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, and Directives. Behavioral Management: The Environment and Animal Welfare. CONTENT AREAS WITH BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS. Variation in Biobehavioral Organization. The Role of Stress in Abnormal Behavior and Other Abnormal Conditions Such as Hair Loss. Individual Differences in Temperament and Behavioral Management. Depression in Captive Nonhuman Primates: Theoretical Underpinnings, Methods, and Application to Behavioral Management. Antipredator Behavior: Its Expression and Consequences in Captive Primates. Future Research with Captive Chimpanzees in the United States: Integrating Scientific Programs with Behavioral Management. Utility of Systems Network Analysis for Understanding Complexity in Primate Behavioral Management. APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT. Positive Reinforcement Training and Research. Melanie L. Graham. Positive Reinforcement Training and Health Care. The Veterinarian–Behavioral Management Interface. Social Learning and Decision Making. Collaborative Research and Behavioral Management. Pairing Strategies for Cynomolgus Macaques. Managing a Behavioral Management Program. GENERA-SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT. Behavioral Management of Macaca Species (except Macaca fascicularis). Behavioral Management of Long-Tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis). Behavioral Management of Chlorocebus spp. Behavioral Management of Papio spp. Behavioral Management of Pan spp. Behavioral Management of Neotropical Primates: Aotus, Callithrix, and Saimiri. Behavioral Management of Prosimians. PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNIQUES, AND SERVICES. Behavioral Management, Primate Jackets, and Related Equipment. Nutrition, Feeding, and Behavioral Management. Providing Behaviorally Manageable Primates for Research. CONCLUSION. Behavioral Management of Laboratory Primates: Principles and Projections.

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Book SynopsisBiogeography and Evolution in New Zealand provides the first in-depth treatment of the biogeography of New Zealand, a region that has been a place of long-enduring interest to ecologists, evolutionary scientists, geographers, geologists, and scientists in related disciplines. It serves as a key addition to the contemporary discussion on regionalizationhow is New Zealand different from the rest of the world? With what other areas does it share its geology, history, and biota? Do new molecular phylogenies show that New Zealand may be seen as a biological parallel universe' within global evolution? Trade ReviewI believe this to be a significant, and comprehensive, account of the plants and animals of New Zealand. It is replete with distribution maps done in an original style. Heads’s approach to biogeography is notable for its originality, and this manuscript is an especially good example. There is nothing like it. Forty years ago I wrote (and am quoted by Heads): ‘With regard to general problems of biogeography, the biota of New Zealand has been, perhaps, the most important of any in the world. …all notable authorities have felt obliged to explain its history: explain New Zealand and the world falls into place around it.’And so it is with Heads’ manuscript!—Gareth Nelson, School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne, AustraliaThe author has made a significant contribution by drawing together information on the New Zealand biota and its relationships from around 2000 primary sources. As a compendium, it has no equal. Although its theoretical content will be challenged, Heads has provided an accessible entrée to the diversity of the New Zealand biota.-- Richard N. Holdaway, Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, in The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol 93, 2018I believe this to be a significant, and comprehensive, account of the plants and animals of New Zealand. It is replete with distribution maps done in an original style. Heads’s approach to biogeography is notable for its originality, and this manuscript is an especially good example. There is nothing like it. Forty years ago I wrote (and am quoted by Heads): ‘With regard to general problems of biogeography, the biota of New Zealand has been, perhaps, the most important of any in the world. …all notable authorities have felt obliged to explain its history: explain New Zealand and the world falls into place around it.’And so it is with Heads’ manuscript!—Gareth Nelson, School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne, AustraliaThe author has made a significant contribution by drawing together information on the New Zealand biota and its relationships from around 2000 primary sources. As a compendium, it has no equal. Although its theoretical content will be challenged, Heads has provided an accessible entrée to the diversity of the New Zealand biota.-- Richard N. Holdaway, Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, in The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol 93, 2018Table of ContentsAnalyzing the Spatial Component of Evolution. Analyzing the Timeline of Evolution. New Zealand Geology. An introduction to the New Zealand Biota and its Geography. Biogeography of the Northern New Zealand Offshore Islands. Biogeography of the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands and the Chatham Islands. Biogeography of Mainland New Zealand and Neogene Geology: the Alpine Fault, the Kaikoura Orogeny, and the Pleistocene Glaciation. Case Studies of New Zealand Plants. Some More Case Studies of New Zealand Plants. Case Studies of New Zealand Animals. Structural Evolution and Ecology. Biogeography and Evolution in New Zealand Birds. Biogeography and Evolution in New Zealand Bats. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisKey features:Written by the scientist who named this parasite and was the first to set up proper diagnostic techniquesServes as the first ever book to provide information on the parasite structure, biology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, epidemiology, prevention, and control of neosporosisCovers both approaches toward preventing & controlling this disease: Developing an efficacious vaccine and sound cattle management practicesContains a wealth of illustrations, including many of the author''s original photographs of the parasiteProvides basic information on immunologic and molecular aspects of the disease Abortion is a worldwide problem in the livestock industry accounting for annual economic losses of billions of dollars, and N. caninum is a major cause of it. Neosporosis is a newly recognized disease of animals. Until 1988 it was misdiagnosed as toxoplasmosis. Considerable progress in understanding theTable of ContentsGENERAL BIOLOGY. NEOSPOROSIS IN CATTLE. NEOSPOROSIS IN DOGS. NEOSPOROSIS IN SHEEP. NEOSPOROSIS IN GOATS. NEOSPOROSIS IN HORSES. NEOSPOROSIS IN BUFFALOES. NEOSPOROSIS IN WILD ANIMALS. NEOSPOROSIS IN MISCELLANEOUS ANIMALS. COMPARISON WITH RELATED APICOMPLEXANS. BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisPhylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig traces the development of phylogenetic systematics against the foil of idealistic morphology through 100 years of German biology. It starts with the iconic Ernst Haeckelthe German Darwin from Jenaand the evolutionary morphology he developed. It ends with Willi Hennig, the founder of modern phylogenetic systematics. Written in English, the book presents a unique perspective on a vast body of German biological literature.The book also offers a perspective on German biology in the Third Reich. The author looks at how idealistic morphology and phylogenetic systematics represented two antagonistic traditions in German biology, the first organicist-holistic, the latter empiricist-positivistic. In addition, he explains the ways in which both traditions acquired socio-political and ideological connotations, culminating in their accommodation to different strands of Nazi ideology.The book's nine chapters summarize aTrade ReviewThe whole is a complex and compelling story that requires attention to the details of the argument. The breadth and depth of Rieppel’s coverage of these controversies is the major strength of this book. Another major strength is the analysis of what can go wrong when science is subverted by politics. For those who wish to understand the roots of phylogenetic systematics and its philosophical basis, this volume is an essential resource. E. O Wiley in The Quarterly Review of Biology. Table of ContentsThe Evolutionary Turn in Comparative Anatomy. Of Parts and Wholes. The Turn against Haeckel. The Rise of Holism in German Biology. The Rise of German ("Aryan") Biology. Ganzheitsbiologie. The Ideological Instrumentalization of Biology. A New Beginning: From Speciation to Phylogenetics. Grundzüge: The Conceptual Foundations of Phylogenetic Systematics. Epilogue. Literature Cited.

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Book Synopsis'What I like best about this fascinating book is the detail. Brian Butterworth doesn't just tell us stories of animals with numerical abilities: he tells us about the underlying science. Elegantly written and a joy to read' - Professor Ian Stewart, author of What's the Use? and Taming the Infinite'Full of thought-provoking studies and animal observations' - Booklist'Enlightening and entertaining' - Publishers WeeklyThe Hidden Genius of Animals: Every pet owner thinks their own dog, cat, fish or hamster is a genius. What makes CAN FISH COUNT? so exciting is the way it unveils just how widespread intelligence is in nature. Pioneering psychologist Brian Butterworth describes the extraordinary numerical feats of all manner of species ranging from primates and mammals to birds, reptiles, fish and insects. Whether it's lions deciding to fight or flee, frogs competing for mates, bees navigating their way to food sources, fish assessing which shoal to join, or jackdaws counting friends when joining a mob - every species shares an ability to count.Homo Sapiens may think maths is our exclusive domain, but this book shows that every creature shares a deep-seated Darwinian ability to understand the intrinsic language of our universe: mathematics CAN FISH COUNT? is that special sort of science book - a global authority in his field writing an anecdotally-rich and revelatory narrative which changes the way you perceive something we take for granted.Trade ReviewHis densely detailed but remarkably clear exploration, illuminated by fascinating experiments, maps our understanding of numeration in the animal kingdom * Nature *

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with reproduction of Amphibians belonging to three extant orders: Caecilians, Salamanders, Frogs and Toads. Separate chapters have been written for males and females; the chapters describe gonad structure and development, gametogenesis, urogenital connections, and reproductive tracts. The authors have provided a synthesis of the literature data and results of their own studies. The text is illustrated with original schemes and photographs and focuses on anatomy, histology, cytology, and molecular mechanisms that regulate gametogenesis and reproductive cycles. The first chapter is devoted to the origin of somatic and germ cells during formation of undifferentiated gonads. The last chapter deals with embryonic and postembryonic development, direct development, neoteny, and modifications of gametogenesis and meiosis in hybrids and polyploids (hybridogenesis and gynogenesis). The book will interest all reproductive biologists and biologists working on amphibians. Table of ContentsThe Undifferentiated Amphibian Gonad: Formation of gonads in amphibians. Spermatogeneiss and Male Reproductive System in Amphibia. Anura: Structure of testis in Anura; Sperm collecting ducts and urogenital connections; Spermatogenesis in Anura; Regulation of spermatogenesis in Anura. Spermatogenesis and Male Reproductive System in Amphibia. Urodela: Structure of testis in Urodela; Urogenital connections; Spermatogenesis in Urodela. Spermatogenesis and Male Reproductive System in Amphibia. Gymnophiona: Introduction; Structure of testis in Gymnophiona; Urogenital connections; Spermatogenesis in Gymnophiona; Age of sexual maturity; Hormonal control of spermatogenesis. Oogenesis and Female Reproductive System in Amphibia. Anura: Structure of ovaries in Anura; Female reproductive tract; Oogenesis in Anura; Regulation of oogenesis in Anura. Oogenesis and Female Reproductive System in Amphibia. Urodela: Structure of ovary in Urodela; Female reproductive tract; Oogenesis; Postovulatory ovary; Atretic follicles. Oogenesis and Female Reproductive System in Amphibia. Gymnophiona: Structure of ovaries in Gymnophiona; Female reproductive tract in Gymnophiona; Oogenesis in Gymnophiona; Hormonal control of reproduction. Development and Reproduction of Amphibian: Species, Hybrids, and Polyploids: Early devlopment; Postembryonic development; Direct development; Reproduction of larvae (neoteny); Hybridization; Polyploidy; Reproduction of hybrids and allopolyploids; Hybridogenesis; Development and viability of hybrid progeny.

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Book SynopsisHelps veterinarians treat simple and complex eye problems in horses. This book focuses on salient clinical facts, covering the common medical and surgical ophthalmic problems encountered in an equine clinic.

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Book SynopsisThis book is intended to give readers a “quick look” at metabolic and endocrine physiology. Emphasis is placed on instructional figures, flow diagrams and tables, while text material has been held to a minimum. In general, the endocrine system is first defined and described, and then each endocrine gland is discussed separately. Where appropriate, common endocrine disorders have also been included. This text concisely elucidates the endocrine mechanisms responsible for maintaining homeostatic control of important physiologic variables, and to assist the reader in understanding common pathophysiologic deviations from normal. Over 360 multiple-choice questions gauge the reader’s capacity to effectively understand the subject material.This new edition contains six new chapters covering: hormone disposition, measurement and secretion; bovine, equine and rodent estrus cycles; primate menstrual cycle; male reproductive system; testosterone, estrogen and progesterone; comparative aspects of endocrinology. Learning objectives have been added at the beginning of each chapter and all of the questions are new.Table of ContentsContentsChapter 1. Endocrine System (Overview)Chapter 2. Endocrine Secretory Control (Autocrine, Paracrine, and Endocrine Mediators)Chapter 3. Hormone Disposition, Measurement and Secretion (Production & Distribution Volume, Clearance & Immunoassay)Chapter 4. Mechanisms of Catecholamine and Polypeptide Hormone Action: I (Receptors and Second Messengers)Chapter 5. Mechanisms of Catecholamine and Polypeptide Hormone Action: II (The Intracellular Ca2+/DG Messenger System)Chapter 6. Steroid and Thyroid Hormones (Mechanisms of Action)Chapter 7. Hypothalamus and Pituitary (Directors of the Endocrine Orchestra)Chapter 8. Proopiomelanocortin and Related Peptides: I (Endogenous Opiate-Like Peptides)Chapter 9. Proopiomelanocortin and Related Peptides: II (Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone)Chapter 10. Growth Hormone: I (Actions and Secretory Control)Chapter 11. Growth Hormone: II (Hypo- and Hypersomatotropism)Chapter 12. Antidiuretic Hormone (Vasopressin)Chapter 13. Diabetes Insipidus (Central and Nephrogenic)Chapter 14. Calcium (Physiologic Actions)Chapter 15. Magnesium and phosphate (Physiologic Actions)Chapter 16. Parathormone, Calcitonin, and Vitamin D: I (PTH, PTHrp, and CT)Chapter 17. Parathormone, Calcitonin, and Vitamin D: II (CT and 1,25(OH)2D)Chapter 18. Disorders of Calcium Homeostasis (Hyper- and Hypocalcemia)Chapter 19. Mineral Imbalances: I (Na+, K+, PO43–, and Mg2+)Chapter 20. Mineral Imbalances: II (Parturient Hypocalcemia and Osteoporosis)Chapter 21. ACTH and Glucocorticoids: I (Corticosteroidogenesis and Degradation)Chapter 22. ACTH and Glucocorticoids: II (ACTH Secretion and Action)Chapter 23. ACTH and Glucocorticoids: III (Organ and Tissue Effects)Chapter 24. ACTH and Glucocorticoids: IV (Physiologic and Pharmacologic Actions)Chapter 25. Cushing's-Like Syndrome and Disease (Glucocorticoid Excess)Chapter 26. Mineralocorticoids (Effects on Na+, K+ and H+)Chapter 27. Renin-Angiotensin System: I (The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus)Chapter 28. Renin-Angiotensin System: II (Hypertension)Chapter 29. Addison’s-Like Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)Chapter 30. Erythropoietin (Production and Action)Chapter 31. Natriuretic Peptides (ANP, BNP, CNP, and Urodilatin)Chapter 32. Adrenal Medulla: I (Catecholamine Biosynthesis and Degradation)Chapter 33. Adrenal Medulla: II (Adrenergic Receptors and the Sympathoadrenal Response)Chapter 34. Pheochromocytoma (Catecholamine-Secreting Tumor)Chapter 35. Phasic Responses to Trauma (Immediate, Catabolic, and Anabolic)Chapter 36. Thyroid: I (Hormone Biosynthesis and Secretory Regulation)Chapter 37. Thyroid: II (Metabolic Effects of Thyroid Hormones)Chapter 38. Hypothyroidism (Signs and Symptoms)Chapter 39. Hyperthyroidism (Signs and Symptoms)Chapter 40. Endocrine Pancreas: I (The Islets of Langerhans)Chapter 41. Endocrine Pancreas: II (Regulation of Insulin Release)Chapter 42. Insulin (Actions and Degradation)Chapter 43. Glucagon (Biosynthesis and Metabolic Actions)Chapter 44. Diabetes Mellitus (The “Pissing Evil”)Chapter 45. Acute Insulin Withdrawal: I (Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism)Chapter 46. Acute Insulin Withdrawal: II (Protein Metabolism and Electrolyte Depletion)Chapter 47. Gastrointestinal Hormones: I (Introduction and Historical Perspective)Chapter 48. Gastrointestinal Hormones: II (Gastrins)Chapter 49. Gastrointestinal Hormones: III (Gastric HCl Secretion, and CCK)Chapter 50. Gastrointestinal Hormones: IV (Secretin and other GI Peptides)Chapter 51. APUDomas (Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gut) Reproductive Endocrinology IntroductionChapter 52. Estrous Cycles (Types and Phases)Chapter 53. Ovine, Canine and Feline Estrous Cycles (Endocrine Parameters)Chapter 54. Bovine, Equine and Rodent Estrous Cycles (Endocrine ParametersChapter 55. Primate Menstrual Cycle (Endocrine Parameters)Chapter 56. Menstruation and Regulation of Gonadotropin Release (Control of the GnRH Pulse Generator)Chapter 57. Spermatogenesis and Ovulation (Gonadotropin Control)Chapter 58. Male Reproductive System (The Testes and Accessory Sex Glands)Chapter 59. Testosterone, Estrogen and Progesterone (Biosynthesis, Metabolism and Functions)Chapter 60. Pineal Gland: I (Photoperiodic Regulation of Reproductive Events)Chapter 61. Pineal Gland: II (Nonreproductive Actions of Melatonin)Chapter 62. Placental Hormones (Fertilization, the CL and Placenta)Chapter 63. Fetal Endocrine System: I (The Fetoplacental Unit)Chapter 64. Fetal Endocrine System: II (Glandular Development)Chapter 65. Maternal Endocrine System (Functional Alterations during Pregnancy)Chapter 66. Maternal Organ Systems (Patterns of Change)Chapter 67. Mammary Glands (Mammogenesis and Lactation)Chapter 68. Prolactin (Secretory Control and Physiologic Actions)Chapter 69. Oxytocin (Physiologic Actions)Chapter 70. Neonatal Physiology: I (Thermal, Nutritional, and Cardiovascular Adaptations)Chapter 71. Neonatal Physiology: II (Organ System Development)Chapter 72. Comparative Aspects of EndocrinologyAppendix Table I Blood Chemistry Values for Domestic AnimalsAppendix Table II Reproductive Patterns of Domestic AnimalsAppendix Table III Basic Physiological UnitsLearning Objectives, Study Questions and AnswersReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisA NEW SCIENTIST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 'A fascinating read for anyone interested in the future of the planet' Adam Hart, author and BBC science presenter Our planet hasn't seen the current rate of extinction since the demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, and global conservation efforts are failing to halt this. As a society, we face choices which will determine the fate of Earth's estimated 8.7 million species, including humans. As wildlife declines, conservation needs to make trade-offs. But what should we conserve and why? Are we wrong to love bees and hate wasps? Are native species more valuable than newcomers (aka invasives)? Should some animals be culled to protect others, and what do we want the 'natural world' to look like? There are many surprising answers in Rebecca Nesbit's lively, stimulating book, which sows the seeds of a debate we urgently need to have.Trade ReviewThought-provoking and topical ... an illuminating analysis of where human efforts may best be directed * Observer *Amazing ... important * Birdwatching *Thought-provoking ... Nesbit challenges some widely held assumptions, many I held myself, and is skillful in doing so ... a welcome antidote to the simplistic and divisive thinking that can sometimes taint the well-meaning world of conservation. -- Katie Burton * Geographical *Conservation often requires tough decisions. Rebecca Nesbit takes an entertaining and unflinching look at one of the toughest decisions of all - what do we save if we can't save everything. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the future of the planet -- Adam Hart, author and BBC science presenterPraise for Rebecca Nesbit: Clear-headed and with a strictly fact-based view of the issue, it highlights the complexities inherent in understanding the multiple ways in which plant genetic engineering can and has been used in the real world. If you want to get beyond post-truth on the issue of GMOs, Nesbit's book is a great place to start -- Mark LynasTickets for the Ark expertly navigates us through innumerable conservation dilemmas, trilemmas and quadrillemas, and forces us to contemplate our own underlying assumptions about the natural world. Why do we want to protect wildlife, for whom, and how can we reach agreement when entirely reasonable people take differing perspectives? -- Chris Thomas, author * Inheritors of the Earth *Tickets for the Ark answers crucial questions that it hadn't occurred to most of us even to ask -- Ken Thompson, author * Where Do Camels Belong? *Makes you question why you care about the things you care about - and why you don't care about things you should ... a fantastic way to explore a range of really difficult questions faced by those who want to conserve the natural world -- Tom Ireland, editor * Biologist *

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Book SynopsisThis book provides veterinary practitioners and trainees with a concise, systematic guide to urological disorders affecting dogs and cats. The author focuses first on assessment of the patient and the main investigative techniques to reach a diagnosis. He then deals with the differential diagnosis, causes and treatment of conditions ranging from prostate disorders and trauma to all types of urinary incontinence, including urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence. The book is fully referenced and illustrated throughout by color photographs, imaging, and diagrams of the highest quality.Trade ReviewIt deserves a place on the practice bookshelf for its numerous useful clinical tips and cases...excellent illustrations...a pleasure to read.—The Veterinary RecordA delightful book that would be of practical use to both new graduates and experienced surgeons wishing to tackle more complicated cases—Veterinary Times...an excellent resource for veterinary students, surgical residents and general practitioners...There are many clear and useful illustrations demonstrating the proper technique for performing a variety of imaging studies...contains information that would be most useful to the veterinary student, although practitioners will find the detailed technical descriptions of intravenous urography and retrograde contrast studies to be very valuable...The photographs and diagrams are of high quality and are quite useful...Overall, I found the text to be easy to read, and a useful addition to any veterinary library. The author’s extensive experience in this area is evident throughout this well written textbook.—Kyle G. Matthews, JSAP, December 2010This book is extremely valuable as an illustrated, step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic urologic procedures in the dog and cat. (3 stars)—Marcella Ridgway, VMD, MS, DACVIM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsInvestigation Of Animals With Urological Signs. Differential Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Book SynopsisThe equine dentition (hypsodont) develops differently from that of humans and small animals (brachydont) yet many of the principles of general dentistry are applicable to the equine species. Some are not.Dr Klugh and his contributing authors identify, apply and evaluate the principles of equine dentistry in relation to the horse—their similarities and differences. Such a system is of value in terms of vocabulary, biology and disease process.The book’s coverage ranges from anatomy, biomechanics and examination to radiology, anesthesia, trauma, disease and restoration. Top quality color photographs and diagrams illustrate the text throughout.Principles of Equine Dentistry is of value to equine dentists, equine practitioners, instructors and trainees, and to veterinary students.Trade ReviewEasy to access with clear division into well orgainsed chapter and paragraph sections... should be considered a standard text for anyone considering taking the fellowship examination... detailed description of the techniques backed up by beautifully clear illustrations... essential reading for all surgeons considering oral extractions even those experienced in the technique. Overall, this book will be a useful resource for veterinary surgeon practising equine dentistry and presents an alternative approach to many challenges faced within this field. The approach adopted is thought provoking and is certainly a worthy purchase for any practice library.—Equine Veterinary Journal, July 2010...comprehensive text... accurately labelled pictures, diagrams and photographs, [allow] the reader to clearly visualise what is being described. The detailed text, written alongside well-labelled diagrams, provides fantastic instruction on the extraction process. It offers instructive detail on tool choice, placement and use, thereby providing the reader with a expansive guide to theprocedure, and is a real must-read for any veterinarian attempting to perform this procedure... a useful reference book for veterinarians in equine practice who perform basic dentistry and routine rasping, but also for those involved in more advanced equine dentistry and referral work. It is also a good text for those studying towards their dental exams.—Amy Reynolds, Veterinary Record, March 2011This is a highly readable, richly illustrated practical addition to the literature on equine dentistry... Readers will thoroughly understand the anatomy of horse teeth and how the teeth change as the horse ages, how to recognize and record oral pathology in a standardized format, and how to perform standing oral extractions. They will also have a basic grasp of the principles of restorative treatment and root canal therapy, areas which will continue to change and advance as research progresses. (3 stars)—Carol Akers, DVM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsEvolution of the Hypsodont Tooth. Dental examination. Anatomical characteristics of equine dentition. Embryology. Muscles of mastication. Principles of mastication biomechanics. Principles of Occlusal Equilibration. Eruption and shedding of teeth. Dental radiology. Standing chemical restraint I the dental patient. Regional and local anaesthesia. Exodontics of equine teeth. Standing repulsion of equine cheek teeth. Head trauma in horses. Principles of restoration of diseased teeth. Principles of periodontal disease. Principles of endodontics. Principles of orthodontics.

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Book SynopsisFluid therapy is one of the most important, yet controversial, aspects of therapy in veterinary medicine. Opinions differ as to how best to provide fluid therapy in different disease states. Recognizing these differences, the author provides guidelines for the safe implementation of fluid and transfusion therapy in clinical practice.The text first describes the physiologic fluid compartments of the body and how fluid travels from place to place within the body. Clinical chapters then deal with how to place and maintain intravenous and intraosseous catheters, with crystalloids and colloids, with transfusion medicine, with the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte disorders, and with shock and resuscitation. Clinical cases reinforce the principles and concepts described and the book is fully illustrated throughout.The Color Handbook is designed to appeal alike to veterinary practitioners, to technicians/nurses and to veterinary students.Trade Review"This book deserves a place on any veterinary surgeon’s shelf, as it is a concise and well-informed starting point for all things ‘fluid’."—Veterinary RecordTable of ContentsFluid compartments and total body water. Techniques and complications of vascular access. Components of the crystalloid fluids and potential complications of fluid therapy. Colloids. Canine and feline blood banking and product administration. Diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte abnormalities. Parenteral nutrition. Shock: recognition, pathophysiology, monitoring and treatment. Clinical cases.

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