Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

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Small Animal Toxicology Essentials

By Robert H. Poppenga and Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant

Small Animal Toxicology Essentials PDF focuses on the most common poisons encountered by companion animals. From prevention to evaluation, monitoring, and treatment, the book is a guide for veterinary technicians to differentiate between significant and insignificant exposures and effectively manage animal poisonings.Emphasizing clinical signs, differential diagnoses, and case management, the book begins with the principles of veterinary toxicology, such as terminology, history-taking, and decontamination. The second half of the book is devoted to specific toxicants, including plants, metals, drugs, and household poisons. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is a useful resource for veterinary technicians, especially those with a interest in emergency and critical care, and veterinary technician students, as well as practicing veterinarians looking for an introduction to toxicology.

Table of Contents

Preface.Contributors.

Section 1: Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Toxicology.

1 General Toxicologic Principles (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant and Robert H. Poppenga).

2 Incidence of Poisoning in Small Animals (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

3 Toxicology Information Resources (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

4 Taking a Toxicologic History (Carrie Lohmeyer).

5 Essential Calculations (Camille DeClementi).

6 Initial Management of Acute Intoxications (Elisa Petrollini-Rogers and Bridget McNally).

7 Decontamination Procedures (Lisa Murphy).

8 Antidotes (Tina Wismer).

9 Investigating Fatal Suspected Poisonings (Safdar A. Khan).

10 Toxicologic Testing and Using Diagnostic Laboratories (Lisa Murphy).

Section 2: A Systems-Affected Approach to Toxicology.

11 Nervous System (Tina Wismer).

12 Cardiovascular System (Karla R. Smith).

13 Pulmonary System (John A. Pickrell, Kiran Dhakal, and Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

14 Hepatobiliary System (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

15 Urinary System (Erin Freed).

16 Other Systems (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

Section 3: Specific Toxicants.

17 Rodenticides (Eric Dunayer).

18 Insecticides (Petra A. Volmer).

19 Other Pesticides (Robert H. Poppenga).

20 Plants (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means).

21 Dietary Supplements and Herbs (Charlotte Means).

22 Zootoxins (Tamara Foss).

23 Mycotoxins and Mushrooms (Joyce Eisold and Michelle Mostrom).

24 Food-Associated Intoxications (Mindy Bough).

25 Drugs of Abuse (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

26 OTC Drugs (Mary M. Schell and Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

27 Prescription Drugs (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

28 Household and Industrial Toxicants (Rhian Cope).

29 Metals and Minerals (Robert H. Poppenga).

30 Miscellaneous Toxicants (Michelle Mostrom).

Appendices.

Appendix 1: Drugs Used in Toxicology (Sharon Gwaltney-Brant).

Appendix 2: Additional Toxic Plants and Associated System-Based Effects (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means).

Appendix 3: Plants Not Reported to Be Toxic (Joanna Delaporte and Charlotte Means).

Index.

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Dog Behaviour, Evolution, and Cognition, 2nd Edition

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Dog Behaviour, Evolution, and Cognition 2nd Edition

By Adam Miklosi

Dog Behaviour, Evolution, and Cognition 2nd Edition PDF is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. The author presents a new ecological approach to the understanding of dog behaviour, demonstrating how dogs can be the subject of rigorous and productive scientific study without the need to confine them to a laboratory environment.

This second, fully updated edition of Dog Behaviour, Evolution and Cognition starts with an overview of the conceptual and methodological issues associated with the study of the dog, followed by a brief description of their role in human society. An evolutionary perspective is then introduced with a summary of current research into the process of domestication. The central part of the book is devoted to issues relating to the cognitive aspects of behaviour which have received particular attention in recent years from both psychologists and ethologists. The book’s final chapters introduce the reader to many novel approaches to dog behaviour, set in the context of behavioural development and genetics. This second edition recognises and discusses the fact that dogs are increasingly being used as model organisms for studying aspects of human biology, such as genetic diseases and ageing. Specific attention is also given in this edition to attachment behaviour which emerges between humans and dogs, the importance of inter-specific communication in the success of dogs in human communities and the broad aspects of social cognition and how this may contribute to human-dog cooperation

Directions for future research are highlighted throughout the text which also incorporates links to human and primate research by drawing on homologies and analogies in both evolution and behaviour. The book will therefore be of relevance and use to anyone with an interest in behavioural ecology including graduate students of animal behaviour and cognition, as well as a more general audience of dog enthusiasts, biologists, psychologists, veterinarians, and sociologists.

Builds on the reputation of the first edition, providing a fully revised and comprehensive successor
Includes a new chapter on genetics, and expanded sections on social cognition
Highlights directions for future research, and applications of the science for dog trainers and behaviourists

Table of Contents

1 Dogs in historical perspective

2 Concepts in the study of dog behaviour

3 Methodological issues in the behavioural study of the dog

4 Dogs in anthropogenic environments: family and society

5 Comparative overview of Canis

6 The story of domestication: archaeological and phylogenetic evidence

7 The emergence of phenotypic novelty

8 Intra-specific social organization in dogs and related forms

9 The perceptual world of the dog

10 Physical–ecological problem solving

11 Affiliative and agonistic social relationships

12 Communication, play, and collaboration

13 Social learning and social problem solving

14 Change of behaviour in time: from birth to death

15 The organization of individual behaviour

16 The genetic contribution to behaviour

References
Index

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Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice

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Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice

By Mark Mitchell and Thomas N. Tully Jr

This brand-new, full-color reference is a foundational text for veterinarians and veterinary students learning about companion exotic animal diseases. Organized by body system, Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice PDF walks students through the most relevant information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of exotic animals — including the most relevant information on anatomy, physical examination, diagnostic testing, disease conditions, therapeutics, epidemiology of diseases, and zoonoses. Topics such as captive care, current standards of care for all exotic species, veterinary clinical epidemiology, and the effective prevention and management of infectious diseases are also included.

Table of Contents

Introduction Mark A. Mitchell and Thomas N. Tully Jr.

2. Integumentary system
Samantha Haskins and Mark A. Mitchell
3. Respiratory System
Hugues Beaufrere
4. Cardiovascular System
Hugues Beaufrere
5. Gastrointestinal System
Kenneth R. Welle
6. Endocrine System
Joao Brandao
7. Musculoskeletal System
Mike McFadden
8. Central Nervous System
Thomas N. Tully, Jr.
9. Special Senses: Ophthalmology
Amber Labelle
10. Reproductive Systems
Megan Watson
11. Excretory System
Mark Acierno

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Sheep Medicine, 2nd Edition

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Sheep Medicine, 2nd Edition

By Philip R. Scott

Sheep Medicine, 2nd Edition PDF describes key sheep diseases encountered in general practice along with their diagnoses, treatment, prognoses, control, and, where appropriate, post-mortem features. The book is divided into chapters covering each body system.

Each chapter of this completely revised and updated book opens with a recommended approach to clinical examination of the featured body system, rather than simply providing a listing of disorders and diseases. The book also guides readers through all stages of the disease process highlighting the critical clinical features important in the diagnosis. Ancillary tests available to veterinary practitioners are detailed, emphasising their practical applications and cost limitations.

Several self-assessment exercises featuring typical clinical cases affecting each body system are collected in a revision chapter at the end of the book. Diseases and disorders are included with the common differential diagnoses followed by the specific diagnosis and recommended treatment(s). The book is invaluable to veterinarians in practice and training, animal scientists and agricultural advisors, and scientists interested in animal welfare.

Describes key sheep diseases encountered in general practice along with their diagnoses, treatment, prognoses, and control
Covers diseases by body system—musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive
Includes separate chapters on the respiratory system and the foot
Includes new diseases and conditions including Schmallenbergh virus, anthelmintic resistance, CVM, pelvic nerve paralysis, and updates on Bluetongue disease
Presents new treatments as well a new names for parasites and bacteria
Contains new clinical cases
Features learning based upon acquisition of clinical skills, rather than memorizing endless facts
Includes more than 800 images and illustrations, including images from ultrasound and radiology
Distills the author’s nearly 40 years of clinical experience

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Husbandry.

The Reproductive System.

Neonatal Lamb Diseases.

The Digestive System.

The Cardiorespiratory System.

The Respiratory System.

Neurological Diseases.

The Foot.

The Musculoskeletal System.

The Urinary System.

The Skin.

Eye Diseases.

Mammary Gland.

Metabolic Disorders and Trace Element Deficiencies.

Parasitic Diseases.

Miscellaneous Diseases.

Anaesthesia.

Cases.

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The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care An Illustrated Handbook

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The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care An Illustrated Handbook

By Celeste Yarnall and Jean Hofve

The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care An Illustrated Handbook PDF. Celeste Yarnall’s time-tested natural and holistic expertise gives cat owners insight into natural alternatives in food, medication, alternative therapies, and healing practices, improving the lives of feline friends and well as their caregivers. With Dr. Jean Hofve, the esteemed holistic veterinarian, she explores nutrition as preventative medicine, vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathic treatments, and groundbreaking anti-aging modalities never before published in a pet care guide. The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care also includes a complete bibliography and a list of suppliers of holistic remedies and services. As with all other pet health guides, it is a comprehensive resource intended to complement veterinary care, not replace it.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Cat

Chapter 2: Living Harmoniously With Your Cat

Chapter 3: The Dangers of Conventional Thinking

Chapter 4: Nutrition as Preventive Medicine

Chapter 5: Natural Remedies

Chapter 6: Hands-on Healing

Chapter 7: Other Healing Modalities and Antiaging Therapies

Chapter 8: Saying Good-Bye to the Ones We Love

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX 1

APPENDIX 2

GLOSSARY
RESOURCES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
INDEX

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Practical Wildlife Care, 2nd Edition

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Practical Wildlife Care, 2nd Edition

By Les Stocker

Practical Wildlife Care, 2nd Edition PDF. Wildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. A lot has changed over the past twenty years and now caring for wildlife casualties is part of everyday life in many veterinary practices.

Following on from the major success of the first edition, this second edition provides even more useful information on wildlife care and rehabilitation. As well as covering a whole range of species, with sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, this edition now includes information on many ‘alien’ species appearing in the British countryside such as wallabies, wild boar and exotic reptiles.

In this edition:

Essential guidance on handling, first aid, feeding and releasing, and many other disciplines not featured in veterinary or nursing training
Full of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has unparalleled practical experience
Expanded chapters on the care of all species – particularly casualty badgers, otters and hedgehogs – and more comprehensive guidance on rearing orphaned mammals and birds
Lots more colour pictures to aid in management and care techniques and the latest information on zoonotic diseases from around the world

Table of Contents

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1 Prime Directives.

2 First Response.

3 Fluid Therapy / Part I: Building Blocks.

4 Fluid Therapy / Part II: Administration.

5 Wound Management / Part I: The Biology of Wounds.

6 Wound Management / Part II: The Treatment of Wounds.

7 Biology and First Aid of Fractures.

8 Fracture Management.

9 Avian Wildlife Disease.

10 Mammalian Wildlife Disease.

11 Garden Birds.

12 Pigeons.

13 Game Birds.

14 Corvids.

15 Water Birds – Ducks.

16 Water Birds – Swans.

17 Geese and Other Water Birds.

18 Birds of Prey.

19 Seabirds.

20 Hand-rearing Orphaned Birds.

21 Small Mammals.

22 Hedgehogs.

23 Rabbits and Hares.

24 Red Fox.

25 Badgers.

26 Other Mustelids.

27 Deer.

28 Bats.

29 Other Mammal Species.

30 Rearing Orphaned Wild Mammals.

31 Reptiles and Amphibians.

Appendix 1 JNCC Guidelines on Handling Bats.

Appendix 2 British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) Guidelines for Response to Cetacean Strandings.

Appendix 3 Birds on Schedule 4 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as of May 1998).

Appendix 4 The Law relating to the use and possession of airguns.

Appendix 5 Suggested Record Sheet to Accompany Bat Samples to the Central Veterinary Laboratory.

Appendix 6 Selected Rehabilitation Supplies and Suppliers.

Appendix 7 Useful Addresses in Wildlife Rehabilitation.

References and Further Reading.

Index.

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Equine Reproductive Procedures 2nd Edition

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By John Dascanio and Patrick McCue

Equine Reproductive Procedures 2nd Edition PDF provides equine practitioners, veterinary students, and equine theriogenologists with a fully updated, practical guide to techniques in equine reproductive practice. This easy-to-use resource covers skills-based information with a clinical focus, taking an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach.

The book covers topics related to the reproductive management of horses, including diagnostic techniques and therapeutic procedures for stallions, mares, and foals.  Procedures highlighted in the book are supported with clear descriptions and photographs. Readers will also find a list of required supplies for the procedure and a reference list.

Provides step-by-step descriptions of techniques related to equine theriogenology
Serves as a valuable practice tool
Offers 39 new techniques not found in the first edition
Includes key updates to existing techniques

Those studying equine reproduction and specialists in theriogenology will find this an essential ‘how-to’ guide for their practice library.

Table of Contents

1 Reproductive Evaluation of the Mare

Patrick M. McCue

2 Teasing

Patrick M. McCue

3 Tail Wrap and Preparation/Washing of the Perineum

John J. Dascanio

4 Placement of a Tail Rope

John J. Dascanio

5 Perineal Conformation Evaluation

John J. Dascanio

6 Removal of a Persistent Hymen

John J. Dascanio

7 Palpation of the Reproductive Tract of the Non-Pregnant Mare

Patrick M. McCue

8 Ultrasound Evaluation of the Non-Pregnant Mare

Patrick M. McCue

9 Prediction of Ovulation

Patrick M. McCue

10 Speculum Examination of the Vagina

John J. Dascanio

11 Digital Examination of the Vagina/Cervix

Sofie Sitters

12 Uterine Culture Collection: Swab/Brush

John J. Dascanio

13 Antimicrobiotic Sensitivity Testing

Jillian Bishop and Patrick M. McCue

14 Microbiology: Microbial Culture

Patrick M. McCue and Jillian Bishop

15 Microbiology: Gram Stain

Jillian Bishop and Patrick M. McCue

16 qPCR Assay for the Diagnosis of Infectious Endometritis

Ryan A. Ferris and Patrick M. McCue

17 Uterine Cytology Collection: Swab/Brush

John J. Dascanio and Ryan A. Ferris

18 Uterine Culture/Cytology: Low Volume Lavage

John J. Dascanio

19 Endometrial Biopsy

Patrick M. McCue

20 Hysteroscopic Examination of the Uterus

Patrick M. McCue

21 Endometrial Cyst Removal

John J. Dascanio

22 Chromosomal Analysis

Terje Raudsepp

23 Endocrinological Examination of the Mare

Patrick M. McCue

24 Laparoscopic Examination of the Uterus and Ovaries

Dean A. Hendrickson

25 Evaluation of the Mammary Gland

Patrick M. McCue

26 Antisperm Antibody Testing

Patrick M. McCue

27 Starch Granule Test for the Evaluation of Oviductal Patency

Sofie Sitters and John J. Dascanio

28 Fluorescent Microspheres Test for Evaluation of Oviductal Patency

Sofie Sitters and John J. Dascanio

29 Oviductal Flush Procedure for the Evaluation of Oviductal Patency

Sofie Sitters and Patrick M. McCue

30 Prostaglandin E2 Treatment for Blocked Oviducts

Patrick M. McCue, Sofie Sitters and Charles F. Scoggin

31 Prostaglandin E1 Treatment for Blocked Oviducts

Patrick M. McCue and Charles F. Scoggin

32 Hysterocoscopic Hydrotubation of the Oviducts

Charles F. Scoggin

33 Transvaginal Ovarian Biopsy

Claire E. Card

34 Uterine Lavage

John J. Dascanio

35 Uterine Infusion

John J. Dascanio

36 Therapeutics for Infectious Endometritis

Ryan A. Ferris

37 Bacterial Biofilm and Endometritis

Ryan A. Ferris

38 Latent Uterine Bacterial Infections.

Morten Rønn Petersen and Anders Miki Bojesen

39 Acupuncture in Mare Reproduction

Kristina Lu and Lauren Javernick

40 Restraint for Breeding

John J. Dascanio

41 Natural Service: Pasture Breeding

Patrick M. McCue

42 Natural Service: In-hand Breeding

Charles F. Scoggin

43 Breeding Stitches

Charles F. Scoggin

44 Reinforcement Breeding

Charles F. Scoggin

45 Breeding with Fresh or Cooled Semen

John J. Dascanio and Patrick M. McCue

46 Insemination Through a Vaginal Speculum

Patrick M. McCue

47 Breeding with Frozen Semen

John J. Dascanio

48 Deep Horn Insemination

John J. Dascanio

49 Hysteroscopic (Low Dose) Insemination

Patrick M. McCue

50 Transvaginal oocyte pickup (OPU)

Jennifer N. Hatzel

51 Packaging and Transport of Oocytes

Jennifer N. Hatzel

52 Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Jennifer N. Hatzel and JoAnne Stokes

53 Caslick Operation or Vulvoplasty

John J. Dascanio

54 Contagious Equine Metritis Testing

John J. Dascanio

55 Management of Seasonal Anestrus: Artificial Photoperiod

Patrick M. McCue

56 Management of Seasonal Anestrus: Hormone Therapy

Patrick M. McCue

57 Hormone Therapy in Cycling Mares

Patrick M. McCue

58 Estrus Suppression

Patrick M. McCue

59 Intra-uterine Devices for Estrus Suppression

Carlos M. Gradil

60 Immunocontraception

Patrick M. McCue

61 Harvesting and Shipping Ovaries for Oocyte Recovery

Patrick M. McCue

62 Embryo Collection

Patrick M. McCue

63 Embryo Evaluation

Patrick M. McCue

64 Embryo Biopsy

Patrick M. McCue

65 Embryo Packaging for Cooled Transport

Patrick M. McCue

66 Embryo Cryopreservation

Patrick M. McCue

67 Non-Surgical Embryo Transfer

Patrick M. McCue

68 Autogenous Transfer of ICSI Derived Embryos

Jennifer N. Hatzel

69 Palpation of the Pregnant Mare Per Rectum

Sofie Sitters

70 Ultrasound Examination of the Pregnant Mare

Patrick M. McCue

71 Speculum Examination of the Pregnant Mare

Sofie Sitters

72 Determination of Equine Fetal Sex 55 – 200 days

Richard D. Holder

73 Assessment of Late Term Fetal Well-being

John J. Dascanio

74 Combined Thickness of the Uterus and Placenta

Patrick M. McCue

75 Placentitis – Diagnosis and Treatment

Justin W. McNaughten and Margo L. Macpherson

76 Doppler Ultrasonography

John J. Dascanio

77 Prediction of Fetal Age

John J. Dascanio

78 Twin Reduction: Manual Technique

John J. Dascanio

79 Twin Reduction: Transvaginal Aspiration

John J. Dascanio

80 Twin Reduction: Cranio-Cervical Dislocation

Karen Wolfsdorf

81 Twin Reduction: Thoracic Compression

Patrick M. McCue

82 Twin Reduction: Transabdominal Fetal Cardiac Puncture

John J. Dascanio

83 Elective Termination of Pregnancy

John J. Dascanio

84 Abortion Diagnostic Evaluation: Sample Collection in the Field and Submission

Julie T. Cecere and John J. Dascanio

85 Endocrine Evaluation of Pregnancy

Patrick M. McCue

86 Treatment of Vaginal Varicosities

John J. Dascanio

87 Manual Correction of Uterine Torsion

John J. Dascanio

88 Preparation of the Mare for Foaling

John J. Dascanio

89 Assessment of Mammary Gland Secretions to Predict Foaling

John J. Dascanio

90 Assessment of pH of Mammary Gland Secretions to Predict Foaling

Patrick M. McCue

91 Monitoring of Peri-Parturient Mares Using Video and Web Cameras

Ryan A. Ferris

92 Foaling Alert: Vulvar Device

John J. Dascanio

93 Positional Labor Alert Devices

Ryan A. Ferris

94 Induction of Parturition

John J. Dascanio

95 Normal Foaling

John J. Dascanio

96 Premature Separation of the Placenta

Patrick M. McCue

97 Dystocia Management

Patrick M. McCue and Sofie Sitters

98 Dystocia Correction

John J. Dascanio

99 Fetotomy

John J. Dascanio

100 Epidural

John J. Dascanio

101 Induction of Lactation to Create a Nurse Mare

Pouya Dini and Peter F. Daels

102 Screening the Pregnant Mare to Prevent Neonatal Isoerythrolysis

Patrick M. McCue

103 Evaluation of Colostrum Specific Gravity

Patrick M. McCue

104 Evaluation of Colostrum Quality: Brix Refractometry

Patrick M. McCue

105 Colostrum Banking

Patrick M. McCue

106 Obtaining Milk from the Mare

John J. Dascanio

107 Placental Evaluation

Patrick M. McCue

108 Removal of Retained Placenta

John J. Dascanio

109 Abdominocentesis in the Postpartum Mare

John J. Dascanio

110 Uterine Prolapse Treatment

John J. Dascanio

111 Buhner Needle Placement of a Perivulvar Suture

John J. Dascanio

112 Breeding Soundness Evaluation

Patrick M. McCue

113 Training of a Stallion to Use a Phantom

John J. Dascanio

114 Missouri Artificial Vagina

John J. Dascanio and Lynda M.J. Miller

115 Colorado Model Artificial Vagina

Patrick M. McCue

116 Roanoke Artificial Vagina

John J. Dascanio

117 Hannover Artificial Vagina

Sofie Sitters

118 Teaser Stallions

Charles F. Scoggin

119 Standing Semen Collection

John J. Dascanio

120 Collection of Semen using an Open-Ended Artificial Vagina

Patrick M. McCue

121 Chemical Ejaculation

Patrick M. McCue

122 Preparation of a Jump Mare or a Mare for Natural Cover

John J. Dascanio

123 Washing the Penis

John J. Dascanio

124 Evaluation of Sexual Behavior in the Stallion

John J. Dascanio Sue M. McDonnell

125 Enhancement of Sexual Interest and Response in Stallions

Sue M. McDonnell

126 Management of Ejaculation Difficulty in Stallions

Sue M. McDonnell

127 Calibrated Spectrophotometer Evaluation of Sperm Concentration

John J. Dascanio

128 Hemocytometer Evaluation of Sperm Concentration

John J. Dascanio

129 NucleoCounter® Evaluation of Sperm Concentration and Viability

Patrick M. McCue

130 Visual Evaluation of Sperm Motility

Patrick M. McCue

131 Computer-Assisted Sperm Analysis

John J. Dascanio and Lynda M. J. Miller

132 Eosin-Nigrosin Staining in the Evaluation of Sperm

Julie T. Cecere

133 Evaluation of Sperm Morphology

Leonardo Brito

134 Determination of Daily Sperm Output

Patrick M. McCue

135 Measurement of Testicular Size and Estimation of Daily Sperm Output

Patrick M. McCue

136 Wet Mount Evaluation of Sperm

John J. Dascanio

137 Diff-Quik Evaluation of Round Cells and Sperm

John J. Dascanio and Lynda M. J. Miller

138 Electron Microscopy of Constituents of Seminal Ejaculates

D. N. Rao Veeramachaneni, BVSc, MScVet, PhD

139 Bacterial Culture in the Stallion

John J. Dascanio

140 Evaluation of pH and Osmolarity of Semen

Patrick M. McCue

141 Alkaline Phosphatase: A Marker for Ejaculation

Patrick M. McCue

142 Diagnosis and Management of Urospermia

John J. Dascanio

143 Hemospermia

Patrick M. McCue

144 Semen Extenders and Sperm Media

Patrick M. McCue

145 Preparation of Semen for Cooled Transport

Etta A. Bradecamp

146 Packing Semen for Cooled Transport

Etta A. Bradecamp

147 Longevity Testing of Sperm

John J. Dascanio

148 Calculation of g Force for Centrifuging Semen

John J. Dascanio

149 Centrifugation of Semen: Standard Technique

Etta A. Bradecamp

150 Centrifugation of Semen: Cushion Technique

Etta A. Bradecamp

151 Centrifugation of Semen: Selection of Motile Sperm Using a Single Layer Colloid Technique

Etta A. Bradecamp

152 Use of a Sperm Filter

Marco A. Alvarenga, Lorenzo G. T. M. Segabinazzi

153 Semen Freezing

Patrick M. McCue

154 Refreezing Stallion Semen

Patrick M. McCue

155 Thawing Frozen Semen

John J. Dascanio

156 Semen Processing for ICSI

Patrick M. McCue

157 Preparing a Vapor Shipper

Julie T. Cecere and Paul Loomis

158 Loading a Vapor Shipper

Julie T. Cecere and Paul Loomis

159 Maintaining a Long-Term Frozen Semen Storage Tank

John J. Dascanio

160 International Transport of Frozen Semen

Paul Loomis

161 Harvesting and Shipping Testes

John J. Dascanio

162 Epididymal Sperm Recovery

John J. Dascanio and Lynda M.J. Miller

163 Endoscopic Examination of the Urethra

Patrick M. McCue

164 Endoscopic Guided Cannulation of the Seminal Vesicles

Patrick M. McCue

165 Palpation and Ultrasonography of the Testis, Epididymis, and Spermatic Cord

Sofie Sitters

166 Palpation and Ultrasonography of the Accessory Sex Glands

Sofie Sitters

167 Radiographic Examination of the Penis

Patrick M. McCue

168 Testicular Biopsy and Aspiration

John J. Dascanio

169 Assessment of Sperm Plasma Membrane Integrity and Viability: Propidium Iodide/SYBR-14

Amanda I. Glazar and Patrick M. McCue

170 Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay

Charles Love

171 Hypo-Osmotic Swelling Test

Patrick M. McCue

172 Assessment of Sperm Acrosomal Status: FITC PNA

Amanda I. Glazar and Patrick M. McCue

173 Assessment of Sperm Mitochondrial Function: JC-1 and Rhodamine 123

Amanda I. Glazar and Patrick M. McCue

174 Equine Viral Arteritis Testing

G. Reed Holyoak and Udeni B. R. Balasuriya

175 Diagnostic Endocrinology: Baseline Hormone Levels

Patrick M. McCue

176 Diagnostic Endocrinology: GnRH Stimulation Tests

Patrick M. McCue

177 Diagnostic Endocrinology: hCG Stimulation Test

Patrick M. McCue

178 Diagnostic Endocrinology: Estrogen Conjugate Assay

Patrick M. McCue

179 Diagnostic Tests for Cryptorchidism

Patrick M. McCue

180 Probang Apparatus

Julie T. Cecere

181 Support Apparatus for Paraphimosis

John J. Dascanio

182 Equine Castration Techniques

Stacy Anderson

183 Stallion Acupuncture

Rhonda A Rathgeber

184 Birth Resuscitation

Patrick M. McCue

185 Foal Handling and Restraint

Undine Christmann

186 Madigan Foal Squeeze Technique

John Madigan

187 Evaluation of Passive Transfer

Patrick M. McCue

188 Colostral Administration via Naso-Gastric Intubation

John J. Dascanio

189 Sedation of the foal

Undine Christmann

190 Intravenous Catheter Placement in the Foal

Undine Christmann

191 Plasma Therapy in the Foal

Undine Christmann

192 Acupuncture in the Neonate

Peter Morresey

193 Routine Care

Patrick M. McCue

194 Foal Rejection

Patrick M. McCue

195 Fostering a Foal onto a Nurse Mare

Peter F Daels and Pouya Dini

196 Entropion

John J. Dascanio

197 Umbilical Ultrasound in the Foal

Undine Christmann

198 Management of Soft Tissue Laxity in Foals

Stacy Anderson

199 Management of Angular Limb Deformities

Stacy Anderson

200 Management of Congenital Flexural Limb Deformities

Stacy Anderson

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Small Animal Ear Diseases: An Illustrated Guide 2nd Edition

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Small Animal Ear Diseases: An Illustrated Guide 2nd Edition

By Louis N. Gotthelf

Small Animal Ear Diseases: An Illustrated Guide 2nd Edition PDF features more than 300 high-quality color illustrations to assist practicing veterinarians and veterinary students in identifying small animal ear diseases. It begins with a review of the science involved in diagnosing and treating ear disease, including the anatomy of the ear, examination techniques, and pathophysiology. Coverage also includes discussions of specific ear disease conditions, based on the standard ear disease classification scheme of predisposing factors, primary causes, and perpetuating factors. The consistent presentation of each disorder includes an introduction, color illustrations of the condition, description of diagnostic techniques, treatment options, suggested readings, and updated references.

More than 300 high-quality images illustrate a variety of ear conditions to assist practitioners in practical diagnosis.
A comprehensive chapter on marketing ear care and otitis therapy includes strategies for successfully integrating these services into practice to offer expanded patient services and increase profits.
A chapter on diagnostic imaging provides the latest information on using imaging to diagnose small animal ear disease.
An Ear Product Formulary in the appendix serves as a complete guide to products available for treating small animal ear diseases.
6 new chapters covering:
- The microbiology of the ear of the dog and cat Laser ear surgery Cytology of the ear in health and disease Adverse food reactions
- Diseases that affect the pinna Otitis interna and vestibular disease
- Expanded coverage of otic cytology and a photographic manual of ear cytology
- In-depth discussions of video otoscopic diagnostics
- New photos of interesting cases contributed by practitioners

Table of Contents

1.Anatomy of the Canine and Feline Ear

2. Examination of the External Ear Canal

3. Cytology of the Ear In Health and Disease

4. Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging in the Ear

5. Primary Causes of Ear Disease

6. Adverse Food Reactions

7. Factors that Predispose the Ear to Otitis Externa

8. Factors that Perpetuate Otitis Externa

9. Microbiology of the Ear of the Dog and Cat

10. Ceruminous Diseases of the Ear

11. Failure of Epithelial Migration: Cerumenoliths

12. Diseases that Affect the Pinna

13. Simple Diagnosis and Treatment of Pruritic Otitis
14. Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media

15. Healing of the Ruptured Eardrum

16. Inflammatory Polyps

17. Ototoxicity

18. Otitis Interna and Vestibular Disease

19. Laser Ear Surgery

20. Marketing Ear Service

Appendix: Ear Product Formulary

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Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition

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Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery PDF

Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition

By Stephen Divers and Scott Stahl

Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery PDF 3rd Edition provides a complete veterinary reference for reptiles and amphibians, including specific sections on practice management and development; taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, stress and welfare; captive husbandry and management including nutrition, heating and lighting; infectious diseases and laboratory sciences; clinical techniques and procedures; sedation, anesthesia and analgesia; diagnostic imaging; endoscopy; medicine; surgery; therapy; differential diagnoses by clinical signs; specific disease/condition summaries; population health and public health; and legal topics. Well-organized and concise, this new edition covers just about everything related to reptiles and amphibians by utilizing an international array of contributing authors that were selected based on their recognized specialization and expertise, bringing a truly global perspective to this essential text!

Highly knowledgeable, well respected, recognized specialists add a global view of the subject matter.
Details on creating, building and maintaining your herpetological veterinary practice
The extensive biology of a wide variety of species is covered, including snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, tuatara and amphibians, providing an understanding of the unique anatomy and physiology of these species, which is a vital prerequisite of medicine and surgery.
Spellings of all North American reptiles and amphibians approved by The Committee of Standard English and Scientific Names ensures students have the most up-to-date naming conventions for these exotic species.
Thorough coverage of taxa-specific husbandry and management practices, as well as current nutritional recommendations, advances in lighting, welfare, and behavioral training.
Dedicated section on infectious diseases (virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology) and laboratory diagnostics
Detailed, step-by-step techniques and procedures including catheters and feeding tubes, and modern recommendation on hospitalization and euthanasia.
Completely revised chapters on sedation, general anesthesia, analgesia, local anesthesia and amphibian anesthesia
Completely revised chapters on radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, scintigraphy, diagnostic endoscopy and endosurgery
Greatly expanded medicine section details all major areas including urology, hepatology, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, neurology, oncology, endocrinology, theriogenology, musculoskeletal, vascular/hematopoietic/immunology, behavioral medicine, nutritional diseases, perinatology, geriatrics, emergency and critical care, toxicology and amphibian medicine.
Completely revised and expanded surgery section includes the eye, ear, rhinarium, oral cavity, integument, coeliotomy and internal viscera, cloaca, amphibian soft tissue surgery, orthopedics and amputation.
Expanded and updated therapy section on antimicrobials, anti-virals, anti-parasiticides, anti-inflammatories, including new chapters on psychopharmacology, oncologic therapies, photobiomodulation, wound management, and rehabilitation.
A revised list of common conditions and diseases allows busy practitioners to review the most common, clinically significant, hot topics quickly and clearly.
Expanded section on population health includes new chapters on commercial reptile farming, large collection management, breeders/wholesalers & retail, laboratory management, conservation issues and ecosystem health.
Updated international, European and US legislation with new chapters on forensics and jurisprudence, expert testimony and court appearances.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Practice Management & Development
1. Reptile Practice Management
2. Reference Resources for the Reptile Clinician
3. Understanding the Human-Reptile Relationship
4. Veterinary Specialization
5. The Importance of Herpetological Publication by Clinicians and Academics
6. Statistics for the Clinician

Section 2: Biology (Taxonomy, Anatomy, Physiology and Behavior)
7. Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology of Tortoises, Turtles and Terrapins
8. Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology of Snakes
9. Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology of Lizards
10. Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology or Crocodilians
11. Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology of Tuataras
12. Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology of Amphibians
13. Natural Behaviors
14. Conditioning and Behavioral Training
15. Stress and Welfare of Reptiles and Amphibians

Section 3: Husbandry and Management
16. General Husbandry and Management of Reptiles
17. Environmental Lighting
18. Disinfection
19. Quarantine
20. Snakes
21. Lizards
22. Management of Venomous Species
23. Tortoises, Freshwater Aquatic Turtles and Terrapins
24. Sea Turtles
25. Crocodilians
26. Tuatara
27. Nutrition
28. General Husbandry and Management of Amphibians

Section 4: Infectious Diseases and Laboratory Sciences
29. Bacteriology
30. Virology
31. Mycology
32. Parasitology Including Hemoparasites
33. Hematology
34. Clinical Chemistry
35. Hematology and Biochemistry Tables
36. Molecular Diagnostics
37. Immunopathology
38. Cytology
39. Biopsy
40. Necropsy
41. Commercial and Analytical Labs

Section 5: Techniques and Procedures
42. Handling and Physical Examination
43. Diagnostic Techniques and Sample Collection
44. Catheter Placement
45. Esophogastric Feeding Tube Placement
46. Hospitilization
47. Euthanasia

Section 6: Anesthesia
48. Sedation
49. General Anestheisa
50. Analgesia
51. Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia
52. Amphibian Anesthesia

Section 7: Diagnostic Imaging
53. Radiography – General Principles
54. Radiography – Lizards
55. Radiography – Snakes
56. Radiography – Chelonians
57. Radiography – Crocodilians
58. Ultrasonography
59. Computed Tomography
60. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
61. Scintigraphy

Section 8: Endoscopy
62. Diagnostic and Surgical Endoscopy Equipment
63. Endoscopy practice management and marketing
64. Diagnostic Endoscopy
65. Endoscope-Assisted and Endoscopic Surgery

Section 9: Medicine
66. Urology
67. Hepatology
68. Cardiology
69. Dermatology I (Skin)
70. Dermatology II (Shell)
71. Ophthalmology
72. Otorhinolaryngology
73. Gastroenterology I (Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach)
74. Gastroenterology II (Small and large intestines)
75. Gastroenterology III (Cloaca)
76. Pulmonology
77. Neurology
78. Oncology
79. Endocrinology
80. Theriogenology
81. Musculoskeletal
82. Vascular, Hematopoietic Immunology
83. Clinical Behavioral Medicine
84. Nutritional Diseases
85. Perinatology
86. Geriatrics
87. Emergency and Critical Care
88. Toxicology
89. Amphibian Medicine Overview

Section 10: Surgery
90. Surgical Equipment, Instrumentation and General Principles
91. Eye
92. Ear
93. Rhinarium
94. Oral Cavity
95. Venemoid surgery
96. Integument – Skin
97. Coeliotomy – Snake
98. Coeliotomy – Lizard
99. Prefemoral Coeliotomy – Chelonian
100. Transplastron Coeliotomy – Chelonian
101. Coeliotomy – Crocodilian
102. Respiratory Tract
103. Gastro-Intestinal Surgery
104. Urinary Tract
105. Reproductive Tract
106. Cloacal Surgery
107. Amphibian Soft Tissue Surgery
108. External Coaptation
109. Fracture Fixation
110. Spinal Surgery
111. Limb Amputation
112. Tail Amputation
113. Shell Surgery and Repair

Section 11: Therapy
114. Therapeutic Overview and General Approach
115. Routes of Administration
116. Antibiotic Therapy
117. Antifungal Therapy
118. Antiviral Therapy
119. Anti-Inflammatory Therapy
120. Anti-Parasitic Therapy
121. Mental Health Treatment
122. Nutritional Therapy
123. Chemotherapy
124. Radiation Therapy
125. Miscellaneous Drug Therapy
126. Allometric Scaling
127. Reptile Formulary
128. Amphibian Formulary
129. Low Level LASER Therapy
130. Wound Management
131. Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
132. Alternative and Complimentary Therapies

Section 12: Differential Diagnosis by Clinical Signs
133. Snakes
134. Lizards
135. Chelonians
136. Crocodilians
137. Amphibians

Section 13: Specific Disease/ Case Summary
138. Abscesses
139. Acariasis
140. Regurgitiation and Vomiting
141. Aural Abscess
142. Bites and Prey-Induced Trauma
143. Cloacal Prolapse
144. Cryptosporidiosis (Lizards)
145. Cryptosporidiosis (Snakes)
146. Urolithiasis (cystic calculi, cloacal uroliths)
147. Diarrhea
148. Digit Abnormalities
149. Dysecdysis
150. Dystocia
151. Gout
152. Hemoparasites
153. Hepatic Lipidosis
154. Herpesviruses of Tortoises
155. Hyperglycemia
156. Hyper and Hypovitaminosis A
157. Inclusion Body Disease
158. Secondary Nutritional Hyperparathyroidism
159. Neurologic Disorders
160. Paramyxoviruses
161. Periodontal Disease
162. Pneumonia
163. Pseudogout
164. Renal Disease
165. Shell Damage
166. Salmonellosis
167. Spinal Osteopathy
168. Tail Damage
169. Thermal Burns
170. Stomatitis
171. Scent Gland Adenitis
172. Mycoplasmosis and Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
173. Chytridiomycosis

Section 14: Population and Public Health
174. Zoonoses and Public Health
175. Working With Free-Ranging Reptiles
176. Medical Management and Rehabilitation of Sea Turtles
177. Commercial Reptile Farming
178. Large Zoo and Private Collection Management
179. Breeders, Wholesale and Retail
180. Laboratory Reptile and Amphibian Management
181. Conservation Issues
182. Herpetofauna and Ecosystem Health

Section 15: Legal Topics
183. International Legislation
184. European Legislation
185. US Federal Legislation
186. Forensics
187. Jurisprudence, Expert Reports, Testimony and Court Appearance

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Noninfectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles, Color Atlas and Text, 2nd Edition

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Noninfectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles, Color Atlas and Text, 2nd Edition

By Michael M. Garner and Elliott R. Jacobson

This book accompanies Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles, Second Edition to cover noninfectious diseases of reptiles, meeting the need for a similar, authoritative single-source reference. The volume features color photos of normal anatomy and histology, as well as gross, light, and electron microscopic imagery of diseases.

Subjects range from neoplasia, nutrition, and metabolic disease, and deposition disorders to developmental anomalies, trauma, and physical diseases, and the unique contribution of paleopathology and diseases of bone. Each chapter is supported by numerous figures, many of which are unique and cannot be found in the published literature. Readers will note that some of the chapters are based on organ system, a trend that will continue into the next edition to encompass all of the basic organ systems.

This book holds the most information ever accrued into one publication on noninfectious diseases and pathology of this class of animals, providing information on every aspect of the anatomy, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis. With up-to-the-minute data, a never-before-seen collection of images, and a stellar panel of contributors, Noninfectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles is the definitive resource for veterinarians, biologists, and researchers involved in the study of reptile diseases.

Table of Contents

1. Reptile Neoplasia by Elise E. B. Ladouceur

2. Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases by Carles Juan-Sallés and Thomas Boyer

3. Depositional Diseases by Erin A. Graham, Rachel E. Burns and Robert J. Ossiboff

4. Normal and Abnormal Reptile Development by Marcelo P. N. De Carvalho, Gregory A. Lewbart, James R. Stewart and Jeanette Wyneken

5. Degenerative Diseases by Nancy L. Stedman

6. Trauma and Physical Diseases by Christine L. Miller

7. Environmental and Miscellaneous Toxicoses in Reptiles by Jorge Orós, María Camacho and Octavio P. Luzardo

8. Physiology and Diseases of the Reproductive System by John Roberts and Daniel A. Warner

9. Reptile Cardiovascular System by James E. Bogan, Jr. and Joaquin Ortega

10. Bone Alteration by Disease: Its Appearance, Phylogeny and Penetrance through Geologic Time by Bruce Rothschild

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