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Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds

By Carter T. Atkinson, Nancy J. Thomas and, D. Bruce Hunter

Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds provides thorough coverage of major parasite groups affecting wild bird species. Broken into four sections covering protozoa, helminths, leeches, and arthropod parasites, this volume provides reviews of the history, disease, epizootiology, pathology, and population impacts caused by parasitic disease. Taking a unique approach that focuses on the effects of the parasites on the host,Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds fills a unique niche in animal health literature.

Recommended Book:

Parasitic Diseases of Wild Mammals, 2nd Edition

Features

Features:

Thorough coverage of key parasite groups affecting wild birds
Succinctly reviews history, disease, epizootiology, pathology, and population impacts of parasitic diseases
Focuses on the effects of parasites on the host
Fulfills unique niche in animal health literature

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Section I Introduction

1. Parasitism: Costs and Effects

Section II Protozoa

2. Haemoproteus

3. Avian Malaria

4. Leucocytozoonosis

5. Isospora, Atoxoplasma, and Sarcocystis

6. Trichomonosis

7. Histomonas

8. Eimeria

9. Disseminated Visceral Coccidiosis in Cranes

10. Cryptosporidium

11. Toxoplasma

Section III Helminths

12. Trematodes

13. Schistosomes

14. Cestodes

15. Acanthocephala

16. Eustrongylidosis

17. Trichostrongylus

18. Dispharynx, Echinuria, and Streptocara

19. Tracheal Worms

20. Amidostomum and Epomidiostomum

21. Tetrameridosis

22. Avioserpensosis

23. Heterakis and Ascaridia

24. Ascaridoid Nematodes: Contracaecum, Porrocaecum, and Baylisascaris

25. Diplotriaena, Serratospiculum, and Serratospiculoides

26. Filarioid Nematodes

27. Capillarid Nematodes

Section IV Leeches

28. Leech Parasites of Birds

Section V Arthropods

29. Phthiraptera, the Chewing Lice

30. Acariasis

31. Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae)

32. Myiasis in Wild Birds

Index

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Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice: Small Animal Exotic Pet Medicine

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By Fred Nind

Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice: Small Animal Exotic Pet Medicine. Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice consists of a series of practical handbooks on selected medical topics on specific veterinary problems. Case-based, this series is aimed at the small animal veterinary practitioner who has qualified less than 10 years and needs quick access to information and wants to increase his/her confidence on handling that range of cases that cover the spectrum that lies between the simple routine first opinion case and the referral.
Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice provides additional knowledge that leads to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners. Not only practitioners, but also veterinary students nearing the end of their course will find this series very useful to brush up their knowledge in a particular area. The volumes are also written with the veterinary nurse in mind with a particular interest in a specific topic, using ‘Nurse Boxes’ in the text to guide them to the specific information they need.

Recommended Book:

Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice: Small Animal Emergency Medicine

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. The exotic pet consultation

Section 1 Mammals

2. Introduction: Mammals

3. Post-spay complications in a rabbit

4. Spinal fracture in a rabbit

5. Ferret with abdominal mass

6. Urolithiasis in a chinchilla

7. Chelitis in a guinea pig

8. Skin neoplasia in a hamster

Section 2 Birds

9. Introduction: Birds

10. Regurgitation in a cockatoo

11. Harris’ hawk with bumblefoot

12. Tibiotarsal fracture in a dove

13. Feather plucking in a parrot

14. Stomatitis in a Harris’ hawk

Section 3 Reptiles

15. Introduction: Reptiles

16. Gastrointestinal foreign body in a tortoise

17. Bearded dragon with hepatic disease

18. Osteomyelitis in a Hermann’s tortoise

19. Dystocia in a snake

20. Dysecdysis in a leopard gecko

21. Aural abscesses in a map turtle

22. Hypocalcaemia in a green iguana

Section 4 Amphibians

23. Introduction: Amphibians

24. Trauma in an amphibian

Section 5 Fish

25. Introduction: Fish

26. Enucleation of an eye in a goldfish

MCQs

MCQs – Answers

Appendix 1 Critical care

Appendix 2 Zoonoses

Appendix 3 Suppliers

Index

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Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition

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By Emma Keeble, Anna Meredith and Jenna Richardson

Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition. In both the UK and US rabbits are the third most popular mammalian pet after cats and dogs. This has led both to the expectation of high quality veterinary care and great improvements in the medical and surgical management of rabbits.

Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review covers a wide range of topics from basic biology and husbandry to advanced diagnostic, medical, and surgical techniques. It is a practical, easy-to-read, and illustrated reference book useful in the clinical setting to help diagnose and treat clinical cases. It is also useful as a revision guide to test the knowledge of those taking examinations in exotic animal medicine.

This new edition offers an increased emphasis on more advanced diagnostic and imaging techniques as well as recent advances in emergency care, analgesia, and surgery. Written by practitioners with many years of experience treating rabbits, this edition includes 230 new and updated cases in random order, as they would be presented in practice. Each case includes questions with answers that fully explore the disease or disorder in question. It is an invaluable resource for all those working with pet rabbits.

Recommended Book:

Textbook of Rabbit Medicine 3rd Edition

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Veterinary Science: Current Aspects in Biology, Animal Pathology, Clinic and Food Hygiene

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By Antonio Pugliese, Alberto Gaiti and Cristiano Boiti

Veterinary Science: Current Aspects in Biology, Animal Pathology, Clinic and Food Hygiene. Today, veterinary science experiences major development in all its fields as a consequence of continuous technological advances in diagnostic tools and breakthrough in applied genomics and biology. This book contains 33 proceedings that were selected among those presented at the 64th Italian Veterinary Science Congress held at ASTI in. It provides a timely overview of the current progress made by Italian researchers and would be of great value to anyone interested in the field of veterinary science, from animal health and care to food hygiene, and from basic to applied disciplines.

Recommended Book:

Encyclopedia of Veterinary Science

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Part I – Biology and Reproduction

Nucleofection of Ovine Amniotic Fluid-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Osteogenic Potential of Sheep Amniotic Epithelial Stem Cells
NOS Immunoreactivity in the Reticular Groove of Lamb
Effect of Dry Period Length on NEFA and IGF-I Plasma Concentrations and Postpartum Ovarian Activity Resumption in Dairy Cows
Sheep Calcaneal Tendon Repair Subsequent to Amniotic-Derived Stem Cell Allotransplantation
Role of Actin in Spermatozoa Function Through Biological Network Theory

Part II – Animal Pathology

Staphylococcus aureus: Application of a Rapid Test for Molecular Typing of Strains Isolated from Bovine Mastitis
Epidemiological and Biomolecular Updates on Encephalitozoon cuniculi in Lagomorpha of Sardinia (Italy)
Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in Relation to Virulence Factors and Phylogenetic Groups of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolated from Dogs and Cats

Part III – Pharmacology and Clinical Science

Effects of Ambient Temperature on Calf Welfare Parameters During Long-Road Transportation
The Association Between N-Methylglucamine Antimoniate and Pancreatitis in Dogs with Leishmaniasis
Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione Peroxidase in Dogs with Leishmaniasis Following Antimoniate Therapy
The Importance of the New Institution of “Mediation” for the Civil Liability of Veterinarians
Increased Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress in Bitches with Several Tumors
Validation of Thromboelastometry in Cattle
Preliminary Evaluation of M-Mode, B-Mode, and X-Strain® Echocardiographic Indices Before and During Therapy in Dogs Affected by Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Pharmacokinetics of the Tramadol Injective Formulations in Alpacas (Vicugna pacos)
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography for Characterization of Liver Lesions in Dogs and Cats
Canine Chronic Kidney Disease: Retrospective Study of a 10-Year Period of Clinical Activity
Doppler Echocardiographic Prediction of Pulmonary Hypertension in Canine Leishmaniasis
Serum Amyloid A, Fibrinogen, and Haptoglobin as Inflammation Markers in the Horse: Preliminary Results
Comparison of a Semiautomated Electrophoretic System and a Quantitative Biochemical Method for the Evaluation of Alkaline Phosphatase Isoforms in Canine Serum
Canine Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations on 19 Cases
Influence of Abdominal Surgery on Pulmonary Atelectasis Formation in Dogs

Part IV – Food Inspection

Ice Fish (Protosalanx spp. and Neosalanx spp.) and Rare Fish Species (Sardinia pilchardus and Aphia minuta): Microbiological Evaluation for Hygienic Health Assessment and Consumer Protection
Study of the Resistance Variability of Anisakis Larvae to Some Technological Stressors
Prevalence of Verocytotoxin-Producing E. coli in Sheep Meat at a Slaughterhouse
Ultrasonographic Assessment of Thawing in Sea Breams (Sparus aurata)
Quantification of Patulin in Piedmont Cheese by HPLC: Preliminary Note

Part V – Husbandry and Zootechnic

Association Analysis Between DNA Markers and Number of Functional Teats in Italian Large White Pigs
White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) Optimum Feeding Rates at Weeks 6 and 10 After Initiation of Feeding
Preliminary Study on the Relationship Between Skin Temperature of Piglets Measured by Infrared Thermography and Environmental Temperature in a Vehicle in Transit
Influence of Sample Storage on the Quality of DNA Extracted from Milk of Goats Fed Conventional or Transgenic Soybean

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Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations, 2nd Edition

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By Melinda Merck

Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations, 2nd Edition is a practical reference on applying veterinary forensic findings in animal cruelty cases. Now providing a greater focus on findings in animals, the second edition continues to offer guidance with more detailed information on crime scene investigation, forensic testing and findings, handling evidence, and testifying in court. Key changes to the new edition include new chapters on abuse in large animals, poultry, and birds; a standalone chapter on entomology; a new section on large scale cruelty investigation; an expanded section on pain and suffering; more pathology information; and more photos, forms, and information throughout.

Recommended Book:

Practical Veterinary Forensics

Features

Features:

Provides detailed, clear direction on managing animal abuse cases, from crime scene investigation and forensic testing to compiling evidence and testifying in court
Concentrates more fully on findings in cases of animal abuse and offers more pathology information throughout
Offers new chapters on abuse in horses and other large animals, abuse in poultry and pet birds, and testifying and reporting as an expert witness
Provides updated and expanded information in each chapter, including current research findings

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. The Legal System: The Veterinarian’s Role and Responsibilities

2. Crime Scene Investigation

3. CSI: Examination of the Animal

4. Special Considerations in Animal Cruelty Cases

5. Blunt Force Trauma

6. Sharp Force Injuries

7. Burn-, Electrical-, and Fire-Related Injuries

8. Firearm Injuries

9. Asphyxia

10. Poisoning

11. Neglect

12. Sexual Abuse

13. Animal Fighting

14. Postmortem Changes and the Postmortem Interval

15. Forensic Entomology: The Use of Insects in Animal Cruelty Cases

16. Large Animal Cruelty

17. Avian Cruelty

Appendices

Index

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Veterinary Forensic Pathology: Volume 1 and 2

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By Jason W. Brooks

This richly illustrated two-volume book offers a comprehensive and essential reference guide for veterinary pathologists and clinical veterinarians interested in performing animal necropsies for forensic casework. It presents a broad range of animal crime cases, with particular focus on the post mortem examination and the observed pathology.

Volume 1

This first volume introduces readers to veterinary forensics and the role of the veterinary pathologist in animal crime investigations. It guides them through the process of evidence collection and documentation, and covers the fundamentals of forensic necropsy and the estimation of time since death. In-depth descriptions of how to conduct the forensic evaluation of various traumatic injuries, firearm injuries, and asphyxia are also provided.

Introduces the reader to animal forensics and teaches the fundamentals of forensic autopsy
Provides practical advice for performing animal crime investigations
Illustrated with numerous high-quality color photographs

Volume 2

This second volume guides readers through the forensic evaluation of animal deaths caused by drowning, fire, electrical, and environmental injuries, poisoning, animal fighting, neglect, and sexual abuse. In addition, it offers practical advice on evaluating anesthesia-related deaths, age estimation, and how to write the necropsy report.

In-depth guides on how to examine animal death caused by injuries, neglect and intentional animal abuse
Teaches on how to write an autopsy report
Must-have reference for veterinary pathologists

Recommended Book:

Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations, 2nd Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Volume 1

Medicolegal Investigation
Crime Scene Findings and the Identification, Collection, and Preservation of Evidence
Performing the Forensic Necropsy
Postmortem Changes and Estimating the Postmortem Interval
Blunt Force Trauma
Sharp Force Trauma
Firearm Injuries
Strangulation, Suffocation, and Asphyxia

Volume 2

Drowning and Bodies Recovered from Water
Thermal/Electrical Injuries
Neglect
Environmental Injuries
Poisoning
Anesthesia-Related Deaths
Animal Fighting
Animal Sexual Abuse Investigations
Ritualistic Animal Killing
Writing the Necropsy Report
Age Determination in Dogs and Cats

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BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Surgical Principles: A Foundation Manual

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By Stephen Baines, Vicky Lipscomb and Tim Hutchinson

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Surgical Principles: A Foundation Manual presents the basic principles upon which the practice of modern veterinary surgery is based. The principles of surgery will often dictate the outcome of a surgical procedure, more so than the use of the most up-to-date technique, and the surgeon ignores them at their peril. The BSAVA Manual of Surgical Principles presents a solid grounding in the basic principles, with practical examples of why they are important, creating a manual that is very readable and relevant for the veterinary surgeon in practice.

Recommended Book:

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Head, Neck and Thoracic Surgery, 2nd Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Surgical Facilities – Design, Management, Equipment and Personnel
Sterilization and Disinfection
Surgical Instruments – Materials, Manufacture and Care
Surgical Instruments – Types and Use
Suture Materials
Surgical Staplers
Surgical Lasers
Preoperative Assessment
Preoperative Stabilization
Fluid Therapy, and Electrolyte and Acid–Base Abnormalities
Shock, Sepsis and SIRS
The Immune and Inflammatory Response to Anaesthesia and Surgery
Postoperative Management
Principles and Practice of Analgesia
Principles of Nutritional Support
Aseptic Technique
Healing of Elective Surgical Wounds
Surgical Wound Infection and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
Hospital-Acquired Infection
Haemostasis and Blood Component Therapy
Principles of Operative Technique
Suture Patterns and Surgical Knots

Index

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Veterinary Epidemiology: An Introduction

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By Dirk Pfeiffer

Dirk Pfeiffer is Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at the Royal Veterinary College in London, UK. He has designed and taught international training courses in epidemiology all over the developed and developing world, from Australia to Vietnam. He currently provides scientific expertise to the European Food Safety Authority, the European Commission, DEFRA, the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization and various national governments. He has over 20 year’s practical experience in the field and continues to work on some of the most high profile cases of global animal health.

Dirk brings his wealth of knowledge to this concise introduction to the subject. This book covers all the core principles you need to know for your epidemiology course.

The book will also be of use to animal health professionals who need an easy-to-understand introduction to the subject.

Recommended Book:

Epidemiology for Field Veterinarians: An Introduction

Features

Features:

The basic epidemiological concepts
Understanding and designing epidemiological studies
Measuring cause-effect relationships
Statistical analysis and bias
Sampling methodology
Interpreting diagnostic tests
The basic concepts of disease control and eradication

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

2. General epidemiological concepts

3. Quantifying disease occurrence

4. Designing epidemiological studies

5. Measuring effects

6. Considering error and causeâ€?effect

7. Sampling of animal populations

8. Interpreting diagnostic tests

9. Informing disease control and eradication

References

Index

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Veterinary Drugs and Growth-Promoting Agent Analyses

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By A. Garrido Frenich , P. Plaza-Bolaños, M.M. Aguilera-Luiz and J.L. Martínez-Vidal

Veterinary Drugs and Growth-Promoting Agent Analyses Book describes the most relevant information related to the chromatographic determination of veterinary drug residues in food, environmental and biological samples, providing the main applications performed in this type of matrices, as well as the main advances related to the chromatographic techniques.

Recommended Book:

Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Chromatographic Techniques

Chapter 3 Applications

Chapter 4 Multi-Residue/Multi-Class Methods

Chapter 5 Conclusions and Future Trends

References

Index

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