The Sciences of Animal Welfare

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By David Mellor, Emily Patterson-Kane and Kevin J. Stafford

The Sciences of Animal Welfare Book analyses the diverse, interconnecting subjects which constitute this fascinating multidisciplinary field, whilst also considering the limitations and benefits of those subjects to the development and future of Animal Welfare Science. This book examines past, present and future practices and thinking, including the wide-ranging interests within society that influence attitudes towards animals and conversely how animal welfare scientists may influence those attitudes.

Multi-disciplinary working and its benefits: how we can obtain fresh insights, enliven our thinking and improve animal welfare by operating widely within diverse disciplines
Questioning the fundamental assumptions we each make about animals and their functional capabilities.

The authors acknowledge the field’s debt to past successes in animal-based science disciplines, successes that markedly improved animal welfare long before the concept of animal welfare entered common parlance. They also recognise the problems which unexpectedly arose, and anticipate future successes.

Suggesting innovative approaches to Animal Welfare Science, and written by world renowned experts, The Sciences of Animal Welfare is essential reading for anyone interested, studying or currently working in Animal Welfare Science.

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The only book to specifically analyse the multidisciplinary strands that make up or could make up Animal Welfare Science;
Suggests innovative and groundbreaking approaches to Animal Welfare Science;
Covers unique areas of research;
Written by world renowned experts.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Part 1 Introduction.

1. Focus of Animal Welfare.

Part 2 Paths from the Past.

2. Agricultural Sciences and Animal Welfare: Crop Production and Animal Production.

3. Veterinary Science and Animal Welfare.

4. Genetics, Biotechnology and Animal Breeding: Mixed Blessings.

Part 3 Assessment of Animal Welfare.

5. Animal Welfare, Grading Compromise and Mitigating Suffering.

6. Standardized Behavioural Testing in Non-Verbal Humans and Other Animals.

Part 4 Human Inputs and Animal Welfare.

7. Human–Animal Interactions and Animal Welfare.

8. Environmental Enrichment: Studying the Nature of Nurture.

9. Social Contexts of Animal Welfare.

Part 5 Thinking Outside the Box.

10. Integrated Perspectives: Sleep, Developmental Stage and Animal Welfare.

11. The Wider Context of Animal Welfare Science.

References.

Index.

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Horse Behavior, 2nd Edition

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By George Waring

Horse Behavior 2nd Edition remains the most comprehensive and current overview of the behavioral traits and adaptations of horses. The book integrates findings from hundreds of international researchers to provide the reader a factual synthesis of the behavior of domestic and feral horses. Building on the strengths of the first edition, the author has thoroughly updated coverage of horse ancestry, development, perception, learning, play, social behavior, behavioral manipulation, maintenance activities, and sexual behavior.

In this second edition more emphasis has been given to animal husbandry and management. Additionally, the second edition includes an all-new section on ecological influences on activity patterns, habitat utilization, social behavior and reproduction. An expanded section on applied ethology provides behavioral considerations for management and insight regarding the behavioral indicators of horse health and well being. This is followed with an updated appendix listing behavioral symptoms and possible causes. The text contains numerous tables and nearly 100 illustrations and photos.

Recommended Book:

Integrating Horses Into Healing

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

PART I: INTRODUCTION

PART II: BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT

PART III: MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

PART IV: REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOR

PART V: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

PART VI: ECOLOGICAL INFLUENCES

PART VII: APPLIED ETHOLOGY IN HORSE CARE
AND MANAGEMENT

Appearance of Problem Behaviors

APPENDIX: VARIETY OF EQUINE BEHAVIORAL

SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE PROBLEMS INDICATED
Expressions and Postures

Perception Changes

Orientation Changes

Coordination Changes

Maintenance Behavior Changes

Social Abnormalities

Problem Behaviors (Vices)

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

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Piermattei Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat 5th Edition

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By Kenneth A. Johnson

Piermattei Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat 5th Edition.This expertly illustrated atlas has been the go-to reference in veterinary orthopedic surgery for nearly 50 years and remains the premier resource for small animal surgical procedures. As in prior editions, Piermattei’s Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat, 5th Edition is teeming with highly detailed drawings that illustrate a wide range of surgical approaches. This edition also features six all new surgical approaches and three approaches which have been expanded to illustrate the modifications required when performing orthopedic surgery on the cat. In addition to updated images throughout, fifty-five brand new illustrations accompany the new surgical approaches. As many will attest, Piermattei’s Atlas is an invaluable reference that no small animal surgeon should be without.

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Bone Surgery In Small Animals

Features

Features:

Step-by-step procedures walk you through proper positioning, anatomic landmarks, potential dangers, and increasing exposure.
Primary indications listed for each surgical approach help you quickly determine which approach is most appropriate for a particular surgery.
Consistent format features text on the left side and illustration plates on the right, for quick access to key information.
High-quality drawings created by an expert medical artist provide exceptional clarity, realism, and detail.
Cross-references throughout the text make it easy to compare surgical approaches for the same body area.
Full pages dedicated to each plate allow you to more easily view anatomical parts and approaches.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Section I: General Considerations

Section II: The Head

Section III: The Vertebral Column

Section IV: The Scapula and Shoulder Joint

Section V
The Forelimb

Section VI
The Pelvis and Hip Joint

Section VII
The Hindlimb

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Horse Behaviour Explained: Origins, Treatment and Prevention of Problems

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By Margit H Zeitler-Feicht

Horse Behaviour Explained: Origins, Treatment and Prevention of Problems is a general guide to understanding horse behavior, how the horse learns and how horse handlers can adjust their behavior to avoid creating anxiety in the horse. The author begins by providing an overview of the evolution of the horse and the consequences of domestication. She goes on to provide a very detailed description of normal equine behavior and its impact on husbandry and training. This is followed by the causes of abnormal and undesirable behavior in the stable, handling and when being ridden. The author links difficulties arising from the management of horses today with the natural behavior of the horse and recommends therapeutic, as well as training, methods for horses exhibiting behavioral problems.

The central theme of this book is prevention or cure of undesirable behavior through understanding making this book useful to anyone who routinely works with horses, and is concerned with equine wellbeing.

Recommended Book:

Equine Ophthalmology 4th Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

The horse’s adaptability to the environment
Inborn behavioral patterns – implications for management and handling
Causes, diagnosis, therapy and prevention of problem behavior
Problem behavior in the stable
Problem behavior during handling and use

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Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Guide

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Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Guide

By Summer Sparks

Easy way to begin with the veterinary anatomy and physiology!
These illustrations show anatomy in detail and makes it easy to identify specific structures for an entertaining way to learn veterinary anatomy. With this vivid change-of-pace study tool, you have the freedom to master veterinary anatomy in a cool way.

Ideal for all kind of students and animal lovers to make the most out of their interest in animal anatomy and physiology. This book comes with a thoroughly amazing structure.

Recommended Book:

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 3rd edition

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Features:

More than 40 illustrations of different animals with their anatomical terminology.
Allows students to easily learn the anatomy of multiple species.
Numbered lead lines clearly identify structures to be colored and correspond to a numbered list with the illustration.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Morphology, Skeleton and Internal Anatomy
Animal Cell
Bird
Cat
Chicken
Dog
Fish
Frog
Turtle
Lizard
Crocodile
Dolphin
Manatee

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Invertebrate Histology

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By Elise E. B. LaDouceur

Invertebrate Histology Book is a groundbreaking text that offers a comprehensive review of histology in invertebrates. Designed for use by anyone studying, diagnosing, or researching invertebrates, the book covers all major taxonomic groups with details of the histologic features, with color photographs and drawings that clearly demonstrate gross anatomy and histology. The authors, who are each experts in the histology of their respective taxa, bring together the most recent information on the topic into a single, complete volume.

An accessible resource, each chapter focuses on a single taxonomic group with salient gross and histologic features that are clearly described in the text and augmented with color photographs and greyscale line drawings. The histologic images are from mostly hematoxylin and eosin stained microscopic slides showing various organ systems at high and low magnification. In addition, each chapter provides helpful tips for invertebrate dissection and information on how to process invertebrates for histology.

Written for veterinary pathologists, biologists, zoologists, students, and other scientists studying these species, Invertebrate Histology offers the most updated information on the topic written by over 20 experts in the field.

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Invertebrate Pathology

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Features:

Presents detailed information on histology of all major groups of invertebrates
Offers a user-friendly text that is organized by taxonomic group for easy reference
Features high-quality color photographs and drawings, with slides showing histology and gross photographs to demonstrate anatomy
Provides details on invertebrate dissection and processing invertebrates for histology

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Echinodermata

2. Porifera

3. Cnidaria

4. Mollusca: Gastropoda

5. Mollusca: Cephalopoda

6. Mollusca: Bivalvia

7. Annelida

8. Arthropoda: Arachnida

9. Arthropoda: Merostomata

10. Arthropoda: Myriapoda

11. Arthropoda: Decapoda

12. Arthropoda: Insecta

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Leptospira Infection in Wild Animals

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By Filippo Fratini, Fabrizio Bertelloni and Giovanni Cilia

Leptospira Infection in Wild Animals. Leptospira is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes leptospirosis, one of the most important re-emerging zoonotic diseases. The disease is worldwide diffused, and animals are involved in its spreading. Among animals, wildlife play an important role in the epidemiology of leptospirosis, as reservoir of specific Leptospira serovar. Several species are known as Leptospira maintenance host, but other are less investigated and could represent a “new” host involved in its epidemiology.

The book “Leptospira Infection in Wild Animals” contains descriptions of leptospirosis epidemiology in several wild animal species, highlighting the infection in different part of world, the most detected Leptospira serovar and the risks of infection for both humans and domestic animals. Data on marine mammals, wild boar, rodent, lagomorph, wild ruminants, amphibian and reptiles, bats and non-human primates Leptospira infection were deeply analysed and discussed in order to better understand their role in the leptospirosis epidemiology.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction to Leptospira and Leptospirosis

Chapter 2. Leptospirosis in Marine Mammals

Chapter 3. Leptospira Infection in Wild Boar (Sus scrofa)

Chapter 4. Leptospirosis in Wild Rodents: Besides the Rattus Genus

Chapter 5. Leptospirosis in Wild Lagomorpha

Chapter 6. Leptospirosis in Wild Ruminants

Chapter 7. Bat-Leptospira: A New Key in the Epidemiology of Leptospirosis

Chapter 8. Leptospira Infection in Non-human Primates

Chapter 9. Leptospira infection in Amphibians and Reptiles

Index

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Laboratory Handbook on Bovine Mastitis, 3rd Edition

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By National Mastitis Council (NMC)

Laboratory Handbook on Bovine Mastitis 3rd Edition. A 148-page book for laboratory diagnosticians, veterinarians, educators, students, researchers, technical specialists and dairy producers, it discusses the basic theories of microbial culture, mastitis diagnosis and pathogens, laboratory procedures and molecular pathogen diagnosis methods. Previous editions were published in 1987 and 1999.

The new Chapter 4 addresses molecular techniques. These techniques are the most recent development in pathogen diagnosis and are becoming more accurate in identifying causative organisms by genus and species, as well as strain type. Mycoplasmas are now discussed in their own chapter – Chapter 8 – instead of with miscellaneous organisms. And, the new Chapter 12 covers on-farm culture systems.

Users of the previous edition will find the current book’s format similar to the second edition. Microbial culture remains the backbone of mastitis diagnosis. Consequently, microbial culture methods are discussed and have been updated when appropriate. The book addresses the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques in terms of accuracy, specificity and sensitivity of detection, cost and turnaround time.

The Laboratory Handbook on Bovine Mastitis includes information, photographs and illustrations, regarding sample collection and handling, diagnostic equipment and materials, diagnostic procedures, molecular diagnostics, mastitis pathogens, somatic cell count, bulk tank culture and on-farm culture. Also, the book contains appendices on general isolation media, mycoplasma medium and testing procedures, other media, testing procedures and stains.

Recommended Book:

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Sample collection and handling

2. Diagnostic equipment and materials

3. Diagnostic procedures

4. Molecular diagnostics

5. Streptococci and related genera

6. Staphylococci

7. Gram-negative bacteria

8. Mycoplasmas

9. Miscellaneous organisms

10. Somatic cell count

11. Bulk tank cultures

12 On-farm culture

Appendix 1. General isolation media
Appendix 2. Mycoplasma medium and testing procedures
Appendix 3. other media
Appendix 4. Testing procedures

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Avian Nutrition: Poultry, Ratite and Tamed Birds

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By Nityanand Pathak

Avian Nutrition: Poultry, Ratite and Tamed Birds. The scope of book has relevant and important informations on some of the popular tamed birds reared as pet in cages. Among these Parrots and Mayana are companion species capable of learning and limited conversation with members of the house. Bulbul, partridges and pigeon are used for sports. Owners of these birds expect guidance for care and management from the experts of poultry science because so far there appears to be no school on the management of such avian species.
Incorporation of these avian species in the book is expected to enrich the knowledge of students and teachers of the Avian and Poultry Science.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1 Introduction

2 Feeds of Poultry

3 Nutrients

4 Function of Nutrients

5 Feed Additives

6 Anti-nutritional Factors in Poultry Feed Ingredients

7 Harmful and Toxic Fungi in Foods (Mycotoxicosis and Mycoses)

8 Physical Quality Assay of Feeds

9 The Digestive System, Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism

10 Poultry Feed Processing Technology

11 Feed Formulation for Poultry

12 The Ratites (Flightless Birds)

13 Eggs and Meat for Food

14 Red Jungle Fowl

15 Domestic Fowl (Gallus domesticus)

16 Pea Fowl (Pavo spp)

17 Jananese Quail (Coturnix cotunix)

18 Partridges

19 Turkey (Meliagridis sp)

20 Parrots

21 Pigeon (Columba livea)

22 Bulbul (Pycnonotus)

23 Mayana/Mynah/Myna (Strunidae birds)

24 Saras Crane (The grus)

25 Swan (Cygnus spp)

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Radiology of Australian Mammals

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By Larry Vogelnest and Graeme Allan

Radiology of Australian Mammals. Interest in the conservation and welfare of Australian native wildlife continues to grow. Veterinarians are frequently presented with injured, diseased or orphaned animals and there is increasing veterinary involvement in conservation programs. In Australia and overseas, Australian mammals are used in research, kept as pets and are popular display and education animals in zoos and fauna parks.

The recognition, diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease in wildlife species present unique challenges for the veterinarian. Radiology is a fundamental diagnostic tool that can be used to further define the nature and extent of injury or disease, guide therapeutic decisions and determine prognosis. An essential aspect of radiology is the recognition and description of abnormal findings. In order to recognise abnormalities, knowledge of normal radioanatomy is necessary. Radiology of Australian Mammals provides a detailed reference on the normal radioanatomy of Australian mammals.

A chapter on radiographic technique covers digital radiography of small species, and restraint and positioning to obtain diagnostic images. This is followed by chapters covering the normal radioanatomy of the short-beaked echidna, platypus, macropods, koala, wombats, dasyurids, possums and gliders, bandicoots and the bilby, and bats. Each chapter includes a detailed description of anatomy relevant to radiography and multiple images of normal radiographs with outlines and annotations identifying relevant structures. A chapter on dental radiology discusses and demonstrates normal dental radioanatomy. The final chapter includes selected radiographic pathology case studies providing an appreciation of radiographic findings seen in some common diseases of Australian mammals. A checklist of the mammals of Australia and its territories and a glossary of abbreviations and terms used for annotation of images complete the volume.

Recommended Book:

Clinical Radiology of Exotic Companion Mammals

Features

Features:

Detailed descriptions of anatomy, highlighting unique features of the taxonomic group
Comprehensively illustrated with detailed, high quality digital radiographs
Illustrates normal radiographic anatomy, allowing veterinary practitioners to identify what is abnormal in their patients
A useful reference for students and zoologists studying anatomy and biology of Australian mammals
Depicts common diseases and injuries that can be visualised radiographically

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Preface
1. Radiographic technique
2. Short-beaked echidna
3. Platypus
4. Macropods (potoroids and macropodids)
5. Koala (co-authored by Dr Susan Hemsley)
6. Wombats
7. Dasyurids
8. Possums and gliders
9. Bandicoots and Bilby
10. Bats
11. Dental radiology (Nadine Fiani)
12. Radiographic pathology case studies (Frances Hulst, Graeme Allan, Larry Vogelnest)
Appendix 1 A checklist of the mammals of Australia and its territories (Paul Andrew)
Index