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Veterinary Necropsy Guide, 2nd Edition

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Veterinary Necropsy Guide, 2Nd Edition Pdf

By Sean P. McDonough and Teresa Southard

Veterinary Necropsy Guide, Second Edition is a practical, step-by-step resource designed to help veterinarians perform accurate and systematic postmortem examinations. The book focuses on real clinical and diagnostic use, covering necropsy procedures across a wide range of animal species with clear guidance suitable for daily practice and training.

What This Book Covers?

  • Principles of veterinary necropsy, including when, how, and why postmortem examinations are performed

  • Species-specific necropsy approaches for dogs, cats, small mammals, farm animals, horses, and exotic species

  • Organ-system–based necropsy techniques, including dissection, examination, and tissue collection

  • Comparative anatomy and modified procedures for different species

  • Guidelines for sample collection for ancillary and laboratory testing

Table of Contents
  • Front Matter
  • Preface and Acknowledgments
  • List of Contributors
  • Companion Website
  • Part I — Necropsy Fundamentals
  • Introduction to the Necropsy
  • Necropsy Facilities, Equipment, and Safety
  • Necropsy Reporting and Postmortem Changes
  • Part II — Mammalian Necropsy
  • General Necropsy Techniques and Species Modifications
  • Integumentary System
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Alimentary System
  • Liver and Pancreas
  • Urogenital System
  • Nervous System
  • Eye and Ear
  • Endocrine System
  • Lymphoreticular System
  • Part III — Nonmammalian Necropsies
  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Amphibians
  • Fish
  • Part IV — Additional Diagnostic Testing
  • Cytology
  • Histopathology
  • Infectious Disease Testing
  • Toxicology Testing
  • Packaging and Shipping Samples
  • Part V — Special Cases
  • Forensic Necropsies
  • Appendices
  • Reference Values and Gross Lesion Description
  • Tissue Collection Checklists
  • Online Resources
  • Reference Material
  • Index

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