Quantifying Pain in Laying Hens: A Blueprint for the Comparative Analysis of Welfare in Animals

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By Cynthia Schuck-Paim and Wladimir J. Alonso

Quantifying Pain in Laying Hens: A Blueprint for the Comparative Analysis of Welfare in Animals. To effectively improve the lives of the animals under human care, a clear understanding of the impact of living conditions and practices on animal welfare is essential to establish which policies and interventions should be ascribed priority. This new book is an effort in this direction. It presents an analytical framework designed for the description and quantification of the negative affective experiences of animals, which are operationally referred to as ‘pain’ (physical and psychological). The book is the first road-test of the method, applying it to conditions that impact negatively the welfare of egg laying hens.

Topics include the impact of keel bone fractures, injurious pecking, deprivation of motivated behaviors, reproductive diseases, and the cumulative pain endured in different housing systems. It is our hope that the findings emerging from this endeavor contribute towards a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of decisions on the lives of animals, and a platform for debate and collaboration.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. The Comparative Measurement of Animal Welfare: the Cumulative Pain Framework.
Chapter 2. The Life of Commercial Laying Hens
Chapter 3. The Burden of Pain due to Keel Bone Fractures in Laying Hens
Chapter 4. Welfare Implications of Injurious Pecking in Laying Hens
Chapter 5. Egg Peritonitis Syndrome, a Painful and Prevalent Disease in Commercial Layers
Chapter 6. The Burden of Psychological Pain in Laying Hens: behavioral deprivation
Chapter 7. The Last Day of a Hen’s Life: depopulation and transport
Chapter 8. Prevalence of Welfare Harms affecting Commercial Layers in Different Housing Systems
Chapter 9. Impact of the Transition from Caged to Cage-free Housing on the Welfare of Laying Hens
Acknowledgments

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Notions of Reproductive Techniques in Snakes

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By Diego Cattarossi

Notions of Reproductive Techniques in Snakes. Snakes indisputably fascinate and at the same time frighten man. Nobody can remain indifferent in front of creatures so distant morphologically from us but so present in our tradition and in the collective imagination. Snakes have always been captured for detention or public display, but we knew little about their procreation and the possibility of obtaining a “domestic” population. The captive reproduction of these reptiles has so far been the prerogative of very few passionate herpetologists who, with commitment and great efforts, have been the first to experiment with the most effective techniques to give birth to their young in an environment controlled by humans. In this book we try to make this knowledge common heritage, explaining how to manage a breeding animal, how to create pairs, how to feed them in order to obtain effective reproduction. There is no lack of veterinary insights into the most common diseases and the use of ultrasound for gynecological and obstetric purposes. The book is enriched with many photos and images.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Reproduction
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Copulation
Ovulation
Fertilization
Egg Retention
Egg Laying
Reproduction Modes
Parthenogenesis
Artificial Incubation
Artificial Insemination
Reproductive Pathologies
Conclusion

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Principles of Animal Physiology 3rd Edition

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By Christopher D. Moyes and Patricia M. Schulte

Principles of Animal Physiology, 3rd Edition is designed to provide second- and third-year, undergraduate university students enrolled in animal physiology courses with an approach that balances its presentation of comparative physiology with mechanistic topics.

The book delivers the fundamentals of animal physiology, while providing an integrative learning experience, drawing on ideas from chemistry, physics, mathematics, molecular biology and cell biology for its conceptual underpinnings.

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Physiology of Domestic Animals 3rd Edition

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Introduction to Physiological Principles
Physiological Evolution of Animals (NEW)
Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Cell Physiology
Cell Signaling and Endocrine Regulation
Neuron Structure and Function
Cellular Movement and Muscles
Sensory Systems
Functional Organization of Nervous Systems
Circulatory Systems
Immune Systems (NEW)
Respiratory Systems
Locomotion
Ion and Water Balance
Digestion and Energy Metabolism
Thermal Physiology
Reproductive Physiology

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Life Cycles of Ectoparasites in Small Animals

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By Dunbar Gram, Heather S. Walden and Jeanmarie Short

Life Cycles of Ectoparasites in Small Animals. Small handbook gathering all the life cycles of the most common ectoparasites in dogs and cats. Similar parasites are grouped together based on their life cycle and, consequently, their sensitivity to parasiticides. The aim is to provide readers with key aspects of parasite control and prevention, highlighting those diseases that can be transmitted by them. Geographic distribution maps are also included.

Veterinary Entomology: Arthropod Ectoparasites Of Veterinary Importance

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

General importance of parasites Importance of life cycles in parasite control

2. Ticks

Description and geographic distribution
Hard ticks
Soft ticks
Life cycle
Hard ticks
Soft ticks
Vector potential and disease transmission
Critical points for control and prevention

3. Fleas

Description and geographic distribution
Life cycle
Host component of flea life cycle
Environmental component of flea life cycle
Vector potential, disease transmission, and economic impact
Critical points for control and prevention

4. Mites

Description and geographic distribution
Demodex mites
Critical points for diagnosis, control, and prevention
Scabies mites
Critical points for diagnosis, control, and prevention
Otodectes cynotis/Ear mites
Critical points for diagnosis, control, and prevention
Cheyletiella spp./“Walking dandruff”
Critical points for diagnosis, control, and prevention

5. Chewing and sucking lice

Description and geographic distribution
Life cycle
Vector potential and disease transmission
Critical points for control and prevention

6. Biting flies

Biting midges (Ceratopogonidae)
Description and geographic distribution
Life cycle
Vector potential and disease transmission
Sand flies (Psychodidae)
Description and geographic distribution
Life cycle
Vector potential and disease transmission
Critical points for control and prevention

7. Mosquitoes

Description and geographic distribution
Life cycle
Vector potential and disease transmission
Critical points for control and prevention

8. Screwworm flies

Description and geographic distribution
Life cycle
Health concerns
Critical points for control and prevention

9. Conclusion

Further reading references

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Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition

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By Subodh Kumar Saha and Nitya Nand Pathak

Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition book provides comprehensive information about the different aspects of veterinary nutrition in tropical countries.The introductory chapter discuss the importance of nutrition, feeds and feeding of balanced and optimum feeds specifically required for the sustenance of life. The second chapter, discusses briefly the history of research in animal nutrition.The book further talks about the relationship between the environment and nutrition in animals; the chemical composition of plants and animals; and the various sources of feed for animals. It provides details on the different phases of life cycle in animals, and the effect of nutrition on the performance. Various Nutrients and its importance in livestock nutritionand production has been illustrated in details. Various nutrients such as water, carbohydrate, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals etc are individually dealt in a separate chapter. The digestive system,digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats in ruminant and non ruminant livestock have been illustrated. A dedicated chapter fully describes the activity of enzymes which are directly involved in nutrition. Also this book deals with the harmful components of animal feed which are found mainly in the unconventional feeds. The books also provide chapters like partitioning of feed& energy and also the therapeutic and clinical nutrition which are very importantfor the under graduate & post graduate students and researchers of animal nutrition and livestock production and management.

This book is useful for researchers, undergraduate and post graduate students studying veterinary sciences, animal husbandry, zoology and biochemistry.

Enzymes In Farm Animal Nutrition 3Rd Edition

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Features:

Discusses topics like the different phases of life cycle in animals, therapeutic and clinical nutrition, processing of feeds
Discusses theharmful components of animal feed which are found mainly in the unconventional feeds
Uses lucid language and provides photographs, tables and sketches for easy understanding

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Brief History of Animal Nutrition
Relationship of Soil, Water, Air, Solar Energy, Plant and Animals
Chemicals of Life and Chemical Reactions in the Animal Cells
Partitioning of Foods
Water
Carbohydrates
Proteins and Other Nitrogenous Substances of Nutritional Significance
Lipids
Mineral Nutrition
Vitamins
Enzymes
Hormones in Nutrition
Use of Feed Additives on Livestock Production
Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism of Nutrients
Feeding Processes
Energy Partitioning
Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition

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Electroporation in Veterinary Oncology Practice: Electrochemotherapy and Gene Electrotransfer for Immunotherapy

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By Joseph A. Impellizeri

Electroporation in Veterinary Oncology Practice: Electrochemotherapy and Gene Electrotransfer for Immunotherapy is Written by an international team of experts, this book presents worldwide emerging therapy options for cancer treatments in veterinary oncology practice.

Electroporation offers a precision tool to target cancer cells without destroying surrounding tissue structures. The opening of tumor cell membranes facilitates local control of solid tumors either through the delivery of chemotherapeutics or by direct ablation of tissues using electric fields. In addition, transfer of gene-based products into the cancer cells can be used for genetic vaccination to achieve systemic responses and cancer control.

Readers will discover valuable reference texts for practitioner education, including chapters on electrodes for unique anatomical access and treatment planning for deep-seated tumors, different immunotherapy applications with gene electrotransfer, calcium electroporation, irreversible electroporation applications and combinations with other common treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Therapy options with electroporation are gaining interest around the world in both human and veterinary oncology, making Electroporation in Veterinary Oncology Practice: Electrochemotherapy and Gene Electrotransfer for Immunotherapy book valuable for oncologists, surgeons, primary care veterinarians, residents, interns and students at veterinary schools, where teaching of Electrochemotherapy will become part of the curriculum.

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Therapeutic Strategies in Veterinary Oncology

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Section A: Technology and Science of Electroporation: Fundamentals

1. Electroporation: Technology and Science

2. Electrodes and electric field distribution in clinical practice

Section B: Therapeutic Applications with Electroporation in Veterinary Oncology Practice

3. Electrochemotherapy in Veterinary Oncology

4. Treating Mast Cell Tumors with Electrochemotherapy

5. Electrochemotherapy for the treatment of transitional cell carcinoma in dogs

6. Calcium electroporation in veterinary medicine

7. Irreversible Electroporation Applications

8. Electrochemotherapy as a multi-modality component of cancer treatment- combinations with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy

Section C: Gene-Electrotransfer and Immunotherapy Applications with Electroporation

9. Gene Electrotransfer

10. Immunotherapy Applications (Telomerase and HER2) with Gene Electrotransfer

11. Interleukin-12 gene electrotransfer in veterinary oncology

12. Canine Melanoma and Osteosarcoma Immunotherapy by means of in vivo DNA Electroporation

Section D: Evolution of the Field and New Applications with Electroporation-Based Treatments: Outlook

13. Electrodes for Unique Anatomical Access in Electroporation

14. New Electrodes and Treatment Planning for deep-seated and intraluminal localized tumors

15. Advancing Electroporation Systems

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Veterinary Care of Farm Rabbits: A Complete Practice Guide to Rabbit Medicine and Production

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By João Simões and José M. Monteiro

Veterinary Care of Farm Rabbits, A Complete Practice Guide to Rabbit Medicine and Production brings rabbit production science and medicine together. It considers the full spectrum of commercial rabbit husbandry, including intensive, semi-intensive, and organic systems for meat, fur and leather. Drawn from an international authorship, the book addresses practical and fundamental topics. In comprehensive sections.

Rabbits: Health, Husbandry And Diseases

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Features:

Rabbit breeds, anatomy essentials and lagomorph physiology
Rabbit production with details on animal facilities and farm design, international trading, rabbit meat processing and biosafety, including a vivid appendix on meat inspection
Rabbit herd and health management, considering latest findings in welfare and behavior, preventive medicine, antimicrobial resistance and demedication to necropsy and specimen collection
Significant rabbit diseases, covering encephalitozoonosis cuniculi, rabbit enteropathies, and many more
Complete veterinary treatment, supplemented by reference ranges and interpretation of hematological and biochemical values

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Part I: Rabbit Breed and Anatomy Essentials

Introductory Chapter: The Domestic Rabbit and Farm Management
Anatomical Features of Rabbits
Physiological Features of Rabbits

Part II: Rabbit Production

Worldwide Rabbit Meat Trade
Rabbit Farming: Industrial, Small-Scale, and Organic Housing Systems
Rabbit Farming: Indoor Microclimate
Rabbit Farming: Cages and Related Equipment
Welfare, Behavior, and Housing of Rabbits
Welfare Protocols for Rabbits
Rabbit Nutrition and Feeding
Reproduction in the Female Rabbit
The Rabbit Male Reproduction
Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Rabbit Meat Processing and Safety
Assessing Rabbit Body and Carcass Traits with Non-invasive and Non-destructive Image Techniques
Rabbit Skins and Furs: Production, Properties, and Potentiality as Raw Materials for Tanning and Other Industries

Part III: Rabbit Herd and Health Management and Diseases

Preventive Medicine and Rabbit Health Management
Administration of Antimicrobials and Resistance in Food-Producing Rabbits: Dietary Supplements as Potential Alternatives
Respiratory Complex in Rabbits (Pasteurellosis)
Rabbit Enteric Syndrome
Epizootic Rabbit Enteropathy (ERE)
Escherichia coli in the Rabbit: Commensal or Pathogenic
Clostridium spp. in Rabbits: The Underappreciated Killer
Staphylococcosis in Rabbits and Rabbitries
Rabbit Viral Diseases: Myxomatosis and Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Rabbit Viral Diseases (II): Other Viruses
Dermatophytosis in Rabbits
Encephalitozoon cuniculi: An Emergent Pathogen
Rabbit Coccidiosis
Major Endoparasitoses in Rabbits: Oxyuriosis and Metacestodosis
Ectoparasitoses in Rabbits
Mycotoxin Effects and Risk Management in Rabbit Production
Insights into Clinical Pathology of Rabbits
Necropsy and Sample Collection in Rabbits

Appendix

Meat Rabbits’ Inspection: Abnormal Findings at Slaughterhouse

Index

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Small Animal Orthopaedics: Self-Assessment Color Review

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By Daniel D. Lewis, Mark S. Bloomberg, and Robert B. Parker

Small Animal Orthopaedics: Self-Assessment Color Review. This review covers all aspects of orthopedics: principles, techniques, imaging, medicine, surgery and contains cases from 48 contributors worldwide. The cases are presented in question form, accompanied by illustrations, and followed on the succeeding page by full explanatory answers, designed to educate, not just to test. The cases appear in random order, just as they would in practice. A detailed index enables the reader to access topics systematically. The book appeals to professionals in practice and in universities, to students and to those preparing for higher qualifications in surgery, orthopedics, and radiology.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1-Acknowledgements

2- Preface

3- Contributors

4- Broad classification of cases

5- Questions and answers

6- Abbreviations

7- Index

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Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds 3rd Edition

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Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds 3rd Edition

A Guide to Cardiac and Respiratory Auscultation in Dogs and Cats 3rd Edition

By Bruce Keene, Francis Smith, Larry Tilley and Bernie Hansen

Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds 3rd Edition: A Guide to Cardiac and Respiratory Auscultation in Dogs and Cats 3rd Edition. Learn to properly identify, interpret, and differentiate a wide variety of canine and feline heart and lung sounds with Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds: A Guide to Cardiac and Respiratory Auscultation in Dogs and Cats, 3rd Edition. A brand new companion website features both simulated and actual clinical examples to help you master and evaluate common sounds like murmurs and arrhythmias. And with the helpful instructions in the text integrated with the heart and lung sounds, you will be well prepared to perform accurate heart and lung auscultation in dogs and cats.

Heart Failure In Animals Current Concepts

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Features:

Heart sound simulator allows you to focus on the heart sounds without the distraction of respiratory sounds or artifacts of hair rubbing against the stethoscope.
Wide variety of heart and lung sounds provides you with real-life cases that are as close to clinical practice as possible.
Pretests may be taken prior to reviewing the book and website to measure how much you already know.
Posttests help determine when the material has been mastered and direct the user to remediation in areas where additional study is needed.
Inclusion of clinically-relevant conditions makes it easy for you to apply this information to day-to-day practice.
Key points called out within the text alert you to potential problems, variations on techniques, and other treatment considerations.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Suggestions for Program Use
Chapter 1: Heart Sounds
Chapter 2: Murmurs
Chapter 3: Arrhythmias
Chapter 4: Lung Sounds
Appendix

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Puppy Love: An Illustrated Guide to Picking Your Perfect Canine Companion

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By Melissa Maxwell and Sara Mulvanny

Taking its cues from the wonderful world of online dating, Puppy Love hilariously explores the pros and cons of puppy-parenting different types of canine companions. The perfect gift for any dog lover, these illustrated doggie dating profiles will have you howling with laughter.

Puppy Love delves into the doggie dating scene by first setting the foundation for a successful relationship, including the keys to successful cohabitation and how to know when you’ve found The One.

To aid in your quest for the paw-fect match, more than 40 pooch profiles cover everything from grooming, personality, and deal breakers. Love long walks? The short-legged Corgi might struggle to keep up. Have a penchant for expensive, fragile home décor? The gentle giant Great Dane might break your stuff—and your heart. Far more useful than your average Tinder profile—there won’t be any dogfishing here—Puppy Love will help you decide if a relationship with a French Bulldog is more likely to be a fling or a forever kind of love. Not sure where to start? Take the Cosmo-inspired quiz to narrow down your matches.

Dog Behavior: Modern Science And Our Canine Companions

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