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Evaluation of the Quality of Infant Formulas Offered to Neonates
Nowadays, the use of food supplements is becoming increasingly present due to changes in eating habits. Thus, the inclusion of food supplements in the diet of children, especially newborns, has become increasingly necessary. Considering the fragility of the target population, it is important to conduct studies to evaluate the possible microbiological and toxicological hazards to which consumers are exposed. Therefore, samples of infant formulas offered to newborns in hospital units were analyzed. To attest to the quality of the products, microbiological and toxicological analyses were then performed. The count values obtained in this study are a reflection of product processing, choice of raw material, and handling during reconstitution. Although the samples analyzed were in compliance with the legislation, we emphasize the need for revision to include new contaminants potentially dangerous to the target audience.
A Textbook on 'Duck Nutrition'
This book gives comprehensive knowledge on the nutritional requirement of Khaki Campbell duck, especially protein requirement in the diet for optimum growth, production and reproduction. It gives basic knowledge to the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral students of Veterinary and Animal Science about the duck feeding. It also gives idea to the small and marginal farmers and entrepreneurs whoa re interested in duck farming about the feeding schedule of the bird.
Poultry Diseases and Their Treatment
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Diseases of Swine
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The Army Horse in Accident and Disease
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Hints on Horse-shoeing
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The Principles and Practice of Bovine Medicine and Surgery
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A Manual of Veterinary Physiology
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Just the Facts
"Just the Facts" textbooks are an alternative to expensive traditional textbooks. The books are unique, since color photos and PowerPoint presentations that complement each chapter are available to the student and the instructor by using the URL to a Google Drive folder. Just the Facts: Introduction to Equine Science includes 22 chapters. These chapters cover the history of horses, the future of horses, types and breeds of horses, equine anatomy and physiology, biomechanics of movement, unsoundness, blemishes, judging horses, equine reproduction, nutrition, feeds and feeding, health and management of horses, hoof care, buildings, behavior, equitation, equine business, and careers in the equine industry. Besides complementary PowerPoint presentations, each chapter also includes a short self-assessment.
Dogs. How to Care for Them in Health and Treat Them When ill. Homopathic Treatment ... Comp. and Arranged by E. P. Anshutz
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The American Fowl-breeder
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Manual of Veterinary Specific Homeopathy
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The American Fowl-breeder
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The Army Horse in Accident and Disease
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The Horse With a Treatise on Draught
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Manual of Veterinary Specific Homeopathy
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An Ethical Critique of Fur Factory Farming
The fur trade is a multi-million-dollar industry. It is estimated that over 100 million animals are killed in fur farms worldwide annually. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the state of fur factory farming worldwide, and an ethical critique of the main arguments propounded by the fur industry. Consideration is also given to an attempt to justify fur farming through the concept of "Welfur." Andrew Linzey and Clair Linzey argue that from any ethical perspective, fur factory farming fails basic moral tests.
Application of Nanotechnology in Veterinary Medicine
Literature Review from the year 2022 in the subject Veterinary medicine, course: Nanotechnology, language: English, abstract: The objective of this seminar paper is to review the application of nanotechnology on smart drug delivery system, in animal disease treatment and diagnosis, animal breeding and reproduction and also chicken product. Nanotechnology is an exciting and rapidly emerging technology allowing us to work at the molecular level, often atom by atom, to create and manipulate tools, materials and functional structures that have nanometer dimensions. It has the potential to have greats impact on diagnosis and treatment of animals. Unique size dependent properties of nanoparticles have numerous diagnostic applications such as diagnostic biosensors, imaging nanoprobes for magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. Using nanotechnology multifunctional nanomaterial's can be designed to image a specific organ, target tissue, access deep molecular targets and provide drugs at controlled release. Great advances have been and are being made in nanobiochip materials, nanoscale biomimetic materials, nanomotors, nanocomposite materials, interface biomaterials and nanobiosensors with enormous prospect in veterinary medicine application. It is a research and development aimed at understanding and working with seeing, measuring and manipulating at the atomic, molecular and supramolecular levels. This correlates to length scales of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers. At this scale, the physical, chemical and biological properties of materials differ fundamentally and often unexpectedly integrated sensing, monitoring and controlling system could detect the presence of disease and notify the farmer and veterinarian to activate a targeted treatment delivery system. This is possible with nanotechnology and could permit a wide range of advances in the field of agriculture, animal and veterinary sciences such as conversion of agricultural and food wastes to energy and other us
Proceedings 2020 Zoo and Wildlife Health Conference
These are the proceedings of the Zoo and Wildlife Health Conference organised by the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians and held online on 6th, 14th, 22nd and 30th of July 2020
An Ethical View of Human-Animal Relations in the Ancient Near East
Exploring the earliest literary evidence for human-animal relations, this volume presents and analyzes biblical and Mesopotamian (Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian) sources from the third millennium BCE through to the consolidation of the biblical literature in the first millennium BCE. Key Features: Provides the first comprehensive study of these texts from an ethical perspective.Examines proverbs, popular aphorisms, myths, epic literature, wisdom literature, historiography, prophecy, and law codes.Applies methodology from current contemporary biblical and ancient Near Eastern scholarship and human-animal ethics, thereby raising new questions that lead to fresh insights.​An Ethical View of Human Animal-Relations in the Ancient Near East is essential reading for scholars and graduate students of animal ethics, applied ethics and biblical studies.
A Journey Through the Horse's Body
The horse's organs, from nostrils to tail, are presented with their structures and functions, in this book that covers the musculoskeletal system, the horse's senses, the brain and nervous system, and the digestive system. The subject matter is fascinating right down to the smallest detail, and even experienced horse owners will enjoy one or two "aha" moments. The reader becomes an active companion on an exciting journey through the horse's body.How does a horse work? What does it need to be able to move, breathe, and eat? Which structures of its body can we see and feel? Which functions can we observe? is book answers these and many other questions. Particular attention is paid to the musculoskeletal system because it is very important to the horse as a ight animal. e functions of the internal organs, the skin, the nervous system, and the senses are also explained. An abundance of easily remembered diagrams and photographs make even complicated associations easy to understand. From the contents: - Basic Anatomical Principles - Musculoskeletal System - e Cardiovascular System - e Lymphatic System - e Respiratory System - e Digestive System - e Genitourinary System - e Skin and Skin Appendages - e Nervous System
Beyond the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
The North American Wildlife Conservation Model (NAM) is the driver of a strong anthropocentric stance, which has legalized an ongoing, annual exploitation of hundreds of millions of wild animals, who are killed in the United States through trapping, hunting and other lethal practices. Increasingly, the American public opposes the killing of wild animals for recreation, trophies and profit but has little--if any--knowledge of the Model. The purpose of this book is to empower the public with knowledge about the NAM's insufficiencies and to help expedite the shift from lethal to compassionate conservation, an endeavour urgently needed particularly under the threats of climate change, human population growth and accelerating plant and animal species extinctions.With a focus on trapping, this book exposes the NAM's belief in human supremacy and its consequences for wild animals and their ecosystems, the same value that is driving the ongoing global destruction of nature and accelerating species extinction. Motivated by a deep concern for wild animals who suffer and whose lives are extinguished each year by 'sportsmen and women', this book exposes the violent treatment of wild animals inherent in governmental-promoted hunting and trapping programs, while emphasizing the importance of empathy and compassion for other animals in conservation and in our lives.
Halal Slaughter of Livestock: Animal Welfare Science, History and Politics of Religious Slaughter
This unique volume gives insight into the science of slaughter with in-depth discussion of neural communication and the welfare aspects of pre-slaughter handling and slaughter of livestock. The concepts of conscious perception, unconsciousness, stunning, slaughter and death are discussed to provide readers with an understanding of the different events that lead to the conversion of animals into carcasses and subsequently into meat. This accessible work is an excellent resource for learning about welfare issues of different techniques, as it includes historical aspects of religious and conventional slaughter with a focus on the developments around technologies. It comprises the advent of mechanical slaughter in the form of poleaxes to present day use of sophisticated stunning equipment.Moreover, the author covers key aspects of halal meat production and discusses the politics of religious slaughter with an emphasis on the increasing number of anti-halal movements across Europe, America and others. The slaughter of animals for consumption by people of faith is economically significant and has led to a race for market share by multinational retail enterprises. However, there are also ethical and political aspects of religious slaughter which have always divided opinion.The topic of this book provides an important link to the disciplines of animal welfare research, the meat industry and the food business. Scientists, students, as well as government agencies, veterinarians and professionals in food processing and slaughter technology manufacturing will find this an important account. Simplified summaries and practical notes make this reference highly readable.
Veterinary Technician and Nurse’s Daily Reference Guide
The revised and expanded new edition of this classic reference to daily skills used by veterinary technicians Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline provides rapid access to the information veterinary technicians need in clinical practice. With an easy-to-use tabular format, the book covers diagnostic and patient care skills, diseases and conditions, preventive care, anatomy, anesthesia, and all other major areas of veterinary technician education and training. Chapters written by experienced veterinary specialists integrate charts, tables, and concise explanatory text to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information. Focusing on practical skills and knowledge, the fourth edition features extensively revised material incorporating the latest developments, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices in veterinary medicine. Brand-new chapters describe licensure and certifications in veterinary technology and discuss nursing theory and science and its relation to veterinary nursing. Expanded and updated coverage includes novel therapeutics in dermatology, vaccination standards, pain assessment and management, stress-free handling and nursing care strategies, RECOVER CPR guidelines, and more. Equally useful in the classroom and in the clinic, this popular quick-reference guide: Provides new and updated content, including coverage of advancements in diagnostic capabilities and of pharmacologic agents used in treatment and management of disease states Contains hundreds of clear illustrations and high-quality photographs Includes a comprehensive table of contents in each chapter Features a companion website with forms and worksheets, self-review questions, vocabulary flashcards, links to online resources, and PowerPoint slides Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline, Fourth Edition remains an invaluable resource for both student and practicing veterinary technicians and nurses of all skill and experience levels.
Calving Management and Newborn Calf Care
This comprehensive textbook provides detailed information on calving management in dairy and beef cattle. Enriched with diverse learning opportunities, it conveys the fundamentals of reproductive anatomy and physiology, parturition, birth complications and various obstetrical manoeuvres, as well as dam and calf care. In order to promote best practices in this specialized subject, the book covers all significant points from conception to calving and the perinatal period. Clear chapter structures, a wealth of illustrations and videos, obstetrical case studies, and question-and-answer lists round out the reading experience, making the book a unique source of information on how to support mother cows and obtain viable offspring. In addition, readers can download the free Springer Nature Flashcards App and benefit from 77 digital study questions to test their knowledge. Calving is a significant event in terms of providing care and nutrition for mother cows and calves. The reproductive health status in cattle farms is crucial to immediately initiate lactation and new conception. Assistance by technical personnel, dystocia and stillbirth occurrences can reach ca. 50%, 14% and 6% of parturitions, respectively. Hence, zootechnical and veterinary management of calving is of great importance for animal welfare. This textbook makes a valuable contribution to teaching and everyday practice in cattle medicine and obstetrics. Veterinary students, residents, practitioners and technical personnel will discover it to be a rich learning and reference resource.
Environmental Hygiene Monitoring and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Disinfection
The role of contaminated environmental surfaces in the transmission of different pathogens is supported by the fact that cleaning and disinfection can decrease the incidence of microbial colonisation or spreading of infection. Sanitation includes effective use of tools and activities aimed at inactivating, eliminating or killing pathogens in the environment, which lead to increase of the hygiene and disease prevention. Foodborne diseases which can occur during manipulation due to presence of microorganisms on contaminated surfaces are of major public health concern. Due to this fact, cleaning and disinfection of surfaces in food processing plant are necessary for the production of safe and healthy food.The scientific book publication contains a first set of studies that reflect the importance of mechanical cleaning and disinfection that affect the environmental quality and must, therefore, be taken into account when considering the importance of environmental microbiology as a tool in the improvement of the quality of life of animals located in this environment, and as a tool which prevent illness. The second part of studies stress the importance of disinfection as very important preventive measure of foodborne diseases, because suitable sanitary environmental conditions in food processing plants could decrease the level of the microbial contamination. The acquired knowledge indicates the need for regular performing of mechanical cleaning and disinfection; using of suitable disinfectants and cleaning agents which should be adapted to the material of surface, presence of organic material, temperature of the environment; presence of animals and to other factors.
Feline Reproduction
Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world and cat owners want advanced veterinary care. There is a growing interest in purebred cats which requires the highest quality reproductive care from the general veterinary practitioners. In Feline Reproduction, all aspects of reproduction in the queen and the tom are presented by a global author team. Beginning with basic anatomy and normal reproduction, this book reviews practical knowledge about feline pregnancy, neonatal care, breeding soundness exams, and semen cryopreservation. This book also provides the most current and comprehensive information about abnormal conditions affecting feline reproduction, such as infertility, spontaneous abortion and contraception. Covering both pets and nondomestic species, this feline reproduction book will prove to be essential for the general veterinary practitioner, veterinary student, animal scientist, and experienced cat breeder.
Wildlife Research in Australia
Wildlife Research in Australia: Practical and Applied Methods is a guide to conducting wildlife research in Australia. It provides advice on working through applications to animal ethics committees, presents general operating procedures for a range of wildlife research methods, and details animal welfare considerations for all Australian taxa. Compiled by over 200 researchers with extensive experience in field-based wildlife research, teaching and animal ethics administration, this comprehensive book supports best practice research methods and helps readers navigate the institutional animal care approval process. Wildlife Research in Australia will help foster a national approach to wildlife research methods, and is an invaluable tool for researchers, teachers, students, animal ethics committee members and organizations participating in wildlife research and other activities with wildlife. Features: A guide to the practical and applied aspects of conducting Australian wildlife research.Provides guidelines on understanding and applying ethical requirements around wildlife research.Includes general operating procedures covering diverse research methods.Details animal welfare considerations for working with native and exotic Australian taxa.Designed for a range of wildlife researchers, from practitioners, to consultants, academics and animal ethics committee members.
Placebos for Pets?
Whether online or in the local pet store, there are a bewildering variety of pet healthcare products and services to choose from. Diets and supplements, ancient herbs and folk remedies, and even hightech treatments like hyperbaric oxygen tanks and laser therapy. Everything promises to give your pet better health and a longer life, and isn't that what every pet owner wants?But how do you know if all of these products do what they claim? Are they safe? If they really are miraculous cures, why are so many offered only on the Internet or by a few veterinarians specializing in "alternative medicine?"Brennen McKenzie, a vet with twenty years of experience and the former president of the Evidencebased Veterinary Medicine Association, helps pet owners and veterinary professionals understand the claims and the evidence, allowing them to make better choices for their companions and patients.
Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
Learn to easily master the types of veterinary nursing calculations you will face on the job with Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, 4th Edition. From basic arithmetic to dilutions and statistics, this useful text covers all aspects of calculations as applied to veterinary nursing. Readers will benefit from the text's common-sense approach to clinical situations and complete the book knowing how to use calculations to determine dosage rates, anesthetic flow rates, radiography exposure rates, parenteral nutrition, and more. User-friendly features include simple language, detailed explanations, ample examples, and special author guidance so that content is easy to follow and understand. Plus, the text's abundance of learning features - such as self-assessment questions, clinical hints, and tips - help clarify important concepts and ensure that you have mastered everything you need to make calculations in the day-to-day clinical environment.Mathematical explanations using veterinary terms present all principles in a manner that directly pertains to the veterinary field.Comprehensive content covers everything from basic arithmetic to dilutions and statistics, so users have everything needed to succeed in calculations for veterinary nursing and technology.Dimensional analysis bridge method removes the necessity of memorizing formulae and takes advantage of simplifying equations so that calculators are often unnecessary.NEW! Reviewed and updated drugs throughout the book provide dosage calculations that coincide with drugs currently used in the field for the most clinical relevanceNEW! Additional math problems both in the text and on the Evolve companion website offer substantial additional practice. Self-test sections with clinical hints and tips ensure retention of core concepts
Major Snail Borne Trematode Infections in Cattle
Academic Paper in the subject Veterinary medicine, grade: 18.0, language: English, abstract: Snail-borne parasitic sicknesses, for example, fascioliasis, paragonimiasis and schistosomiasis, present dangers to human wellbeing and create major financial issues in numerous tropical and sub-tropical nations. In this survey we sum up the center jobs of snails in the existence patterns of the parasites they have, their clinical indications and sickness disseminations, just as snail control strategies. Snails play four parts in the existence patterns of the parasites they have: as a middle of the road have contaminated by the principal stage hatchlings, as the main halfway host tainted by miracidia, as the primary moderate host that ingests the parasite eggs are ingested, and as the main transitional host entered by miracidia with or without the subsequent middle of the road have been an oceanic creature. Snail-borne parasitic infections target numerous organs, like the lungs, liver, biliary parcel, digestion tracts, mind and kidneys, prompting overactive resistant reactions, diseases, organ disappointment, barrenness and even demise. Non-industrial nations in Africa, Asia and Latin America have the most noteworthy occurrences of these infections, while a few endemic parasites have formed into overall pestilences through the worldwide spread of snails. Physical, synthetic and natural techniques have been acquainted with control the host snail populaces to forestall infection.
Kantianism for Animals
This open access book revises Kant's ethical thought in one of its most notorious respects: its exclusion of animals from moral consideration. The book gives readers in animal ethics an accessible introduction to Kant's views on our duties to others, and his view that we have only 'indirect' duties regarding animals. It then investigates how one would have to depart from Kant in order to recognise that animals matter morally for their own sake. Particular attention is paid to Kant's 'Formula of Humanity, ' the role of autonomy and the moral law, as well as Kant's notions of practical reason and animal instinct. The result is a deliberately amended version of Kantianism which nevertheless remains faithful to central aspects of Kant's thought. The book's final part illustrates the framework's use in applied contexts, addressing the issues of using animals as mere means, the ethics of veganism and vegetarianism, and environmental protection. Nico Dario M羹ller shows how, when furnished with duties to animals, Kant's moral philosophy can be a powerful resource for animal ethicists.
Kantianism for Animals
This open access book revises Kant's ethical thought in one of its most notorious respects: its exclusion of animals from moral consideration. The book gives readers in animal ethics an accessible introduction to Kant's views on our duties to others, and his view that we have only 'indirect' duties regarding animals. It then investigates how one would have to depart from Kant in order to recognise that animals matter morally for their own sake. Particular attention is paid to Kant's 'Formula of Humanity, ' the role of autonomy and the moral law, as well as Kant's notions of practical reason and animal instinct. The result is a deliberately amended version of Kantianism which nevertheless remains faithful to central aspects of Kant's thought. The book's final part illustrates the framework's use in applied contexts, addressing the issues of using animals as mere means, the ethics of veganism and vegetarianism, and environmental protection. Nico Dario M羹ller shows how, when furnished with duties to animals, Kant's moral philosophy can be a powerful resource for animal ethicists.
Beginning of a Forgotten Profession
The wise and enlightened have always stated that life is just a series of simple occurrences bundled together in one common chord. In this book, the author has tried to use the simple incidents from his life to define complex questions of life. He has tried to write about the importance of feelings and emotions and how they define our destiny. Our reactions to the occasion are rather more important. With this book, he hopes the reader can connect with the theme and enjoy this journey with him. This book and series, which he plans to write in the future, will illustrate a well-known simple concept: you plant a seed and it will mature into a tree tomorrow. The author is a practising Veterinarian and has been proudly serving livestock for nearly 30 years. He is a graduate of PAU, Ludhiana. He is currently living and helping the animals in Canada. He has a lot of love and affection for animals. He shall continue to serve this important sector in the foreseeable future. When he joined the profession he had a vision, and has always worked toward those who are considered meek. He is fulfilling his moral and ethical role in society.
Handbook for Beef Calf Health
New in the Third EditionNew chapters on herd genetics, grazing methods, and tips for lowering the cost of production, plus 17 new color diagrams, figures, and tables.The Authoritative ReferenceWith a PhD in Animal Science and more than forty-five years of experience as a practicingveterinarian, Bob Sager gives ranchers, students, and extension agents the practical tips and scientific knowledge they need to raise healthy beef cattle.Packed with facts, the Handbook includes chapters on the most crucial aspects of beefcalf health: gestational care; colostrum, feeding, and supplementation; scours and dehydration; pneumonia and BRD; and vaccination and preventive health.Includes more than 90 full-color diagrams, figures, and tables that clarify key concepts, plus a guide to performing field necropsies and a gallery of commonly-used products and tools.
The Management of Enclosed and Domesticated Deer
This is the first book devoted to international deer husbandry techniques for the growing industries of venison, velvet antler, and antler trophy production as well as long established extensive park systems for amenity. Written by world leaders in their specialised subjects, chapters shed light on widely differing management systems and the optimum design of deer farms, handling yards and fencing layouts. Moreover, readers will discover the requisites of good stockmanship and specialist veterinarians describe different diseases the deer may develop. Details on available treatments, the general biology of deer and an explanation of controversial ethics of velvet and trophy production complete this work.As deer farming has come of age this collection is timely. At fifty years the New Zealand deer industry carries one million animals with annual venison exports to America, Europe and growing antler markets in China and Korea. Chinese antler production is well-established and Asian reindeer husbandry even more ancient. In North America and Europe, deer are now being kept for antler trophies and amenity in many historic parks. This volume is a valuable resource for everyone researching deer management systems, be it practising veterinarians, deer farmers, park managers or agricultural and veterinary students.
Dogz First Aid Handbook - A Beginner's Guide for Furry Lovers
This book is for all the dog lovers, the pet parents or the people who want to help the dogs around them in the right manner without causing any harm to themselves or to those around them. This book is a handbook and mentions the correct way of carrying out first aid on injured, hurt or sick dogs that you would like to help, following the first aid protocols.This book, in no way, replaces the role of a veterinarian, but will make it easier to deal with the emergencies till you can transport your pet to the vet's clinic or hospital.This book could not have been possible without the tireless help and motivation from the co-author Rohin Bhatia, who is also a dog lover and runs the NGO with the author.
Proceedings of the Zoo and Wildlife Health Conference 2022
These are the proceedings of the Zoo and Wildlife Health Conference organised by the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians and held at Wildlands Adventure Park in Emmen, The Netherlands from 25th-28th May 2022
Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles(R) 2024 in Veterinary Medicine** The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this evidence-based text helps you find the information you need fast. In addition, there are numerous tables containing biologic, hematologic, and biochemical norms of common exotic pets. Species covered include birds, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets, backyard poultry, and more. Edited by James Carpenter and Craig Harms, each a respected expert in exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine, this handbook has been a go-to reference of practicing veterinarians for more than 30 years.More than 300 drug tables provide current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animalsAll drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and currentBiologic and hematologic tables provide details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditionsDosage recommendations from pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies are clearly indicated29 internationally recognized experts contribute chapters in their areas of specializationMore than 3,100 references are cited and provide additional context for dosagesNEW! Updates of drug tables include new information on doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications for useNEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudNEW! Additional appendices include new topics in exotic animal practiceNEW! Updated and expanded index makes it easier to find drug information
Concise Textbook of Small Animal Handling
This instructional pocket reference condenses the most important aspects of small animal handling. It provides a portable, durable means of learning 'on the ground', as well as a convenient way to refresh on how to strive for safety and efficacy in animal handling techniques.
Alimentaci籀n En Perros
"癒Finalmente! Un examen exhaustivo, bien escrito y referenciado sobre el debate de la dieta cruda como forma de alimentaci籀n de los perros. El Dr Brady provee un resumen detallado sobre todas las cuestiones que har獺 que el lector quede perfectamente instruido para entablar una conversaci籀n experta con personas que desconocen el tema o profesionales inexpertos en el sector mascotas. Un regalo fant獺stico para tu veterinario favorito."Dr. Karen Becker, DVM"En esta exposici籀n magistralmente investigada y escrita, Conor Brady detalla la cruda verdad sobre la nutrici籀n canina; por qu矇 la comida seca para perros es tan perjudicial, c籀mo la investigaci籀n moderna est獺 dise簽ada para vender el producto, nunca para encontrar la verdad, y los enormes beneficios que s籀lo una dieta fresca de alimentos crudos e integrales puede proporcionar. Una valiosa adici籀n a la biblioteca para el practicante de las dietas crudas".Dr. Ian Billinghurst, DVM, Autor del best-seller Give Your Dog a Bone"Este notable libro es el primero de su clase. Investigado de manera integral y meticulosamente detallado, leerlo contin繳a siendo satisfactoriamente claro y cre穩ble tanto para el acad矇mico como para el entusiasta de las dietas crudas en casa. Es una obra imprescindible para todos los que tengan un inter矇s, aunque sea pasajero, en la nutrici籀n adecuada para los perros."Dr. Nick Thompson, DVM, Fundador de la Raw Feeding Veterinary SocietyLa nutrici籀n canina moderna exige que confiemos en la ciencia m獺s que en entenderla realmente, porque al correr un poco la cortina se revela el espect獺culo m獺gico como lo que es: una elusi籀n muy inteligente.Desde el profesional de la salud veterinaria hasta el 獺vido preparador casero de dietas crudas, Alimentaci籀n en Perros es un libro fascinante y a veces impactante. Es un manual de referencia que nos proporciona la evidencia irrefutable de que si lo que deseamos para nuestras mascotas es una buena salud y longevidad, debemos reconsiderar urgentemente muchas de las lecciones que nos da actualmente la industria.Con una pasi籀n palpable por el tema, pero con un estilo ameno y muy legible, Dr. Conor Brady traduce de forma forense las investigaciones disponibles sobre una gran variedad de temas, detallando para nosotros no s籀lo lo que deber穩an comer los perros, sino lo que se les da de comer actualmente. De manera crucial, las estrategias de las dietas modernas est獺n vinculadas a muchas de las enfermedades que afectan a nuestras mascotas hoy en d穩a, como la obesidad, c獺ncer, pancreatitis y distensi籀n estomacal. A medida que se revelan los trucos cient穩ficos y corporativos, la fantas穩a de una dieta completa se desvanece, sustituida por el conocimiento de que formular una dieta canina equilibrada por nosotros mismos no es solo para nada complicado, sino que es totalmente esencial.
Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology
A clear and concise guide to veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation The newly revised Third Edition of Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology delivers a thorough and focused exploration of the basic principles of veterinary lab testing and diagnosis, as well as the cytology, hematology, and chemistry of common domestic and non-domestic species. The book offers readers an expanded wealth of clinical case presentations, providing case data and narrative discussions designed to promote skill development. The book is packed with information useful to veterinary students, technicians, pathologists, and researchers, and includes access to a companion website that offers clinical cases and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Heavily and clearly illustrated, with a strong practical emphasis, this latest edition includes a brand-new section on veterinary cytology and a chapter on laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases as well as updated information throughout that keeps pace with the rapidly developing field of clinical pathology. The book includes: A comprehensive overview of laboratory testing and diagnosis principles, with unique emphases on interpretive perspectives and slide preparation techniques. A complete treatment of hematopathology of domestic animal species, organized by erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, bone marrow, hemostasis, and transfusion medicine. A comprehensive treatment of clinical biochemistry in domestic animals organized by organ system, including electrochemical evaluation of electrolyte and acid-base pathology. A complete treatment of domestic animal cytology organized by both common collection sites and principles of inflammation, infectious agents, and neoplasia. Complete sections covering practical treatment of hematology and clinical biochemistry of non-domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians.Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology is a one-stop reference on veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation ideally suited for veterinary students, veterinary technicians, general practitioners, and specialists.
Made to Order
Animal breeding has been complicated by persisting factors across species, cultures, geography, and time. In Made to Order, Margaret E. Derry explains these factors and other breeding concerns in relation to both animals and society in North America and Europe over the past three centuries. Made to Order addresses how breeding methodology evolved, what characterized the aims of breeding, and the way structures were put in place to regulate the occupation. Illustrated by case studies on important farm animals and companion species, the book presents a synthetic overview of livestock breeding as a whole. It gives considerable emphasis to genetics and animal breeding in the post-1960 period, the relationship between environmental and improvement breeding, and regulation of breeding as seen through pedigrees. In doing so, Made to Order shows how studying the ancient human practice of animal breeding can illuminate the ways in which human thinking, theorizing, and evolving characterize our interactions with all-natural processes.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Community about Rabies in Mecha, Amhara Region
Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2016 in the subject Veterinary medicine, University of Gondar, language: English, abstract: This study was conducted in Mecha district, Ethiopia during the months of November to April 2016 to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the communities on rabies. A cross-sectional study design and multistage sampling procedures were employed to select households for this study. Kebeles were randomly selected using lottery method from a list of kebeles in the woreda followed by proportional allocation of participants based on the total number of households found in each kebele using systematic random sampling method. From each selected household, the individuals were further selected by simple random sampling technique and then the required data were collected from 423 households through face to face interview using pre-tested and structured questionnaires.
