Biotechnologies Applied to Animal Reproduction
This comprehensive volume focuses on recent trends and new technologies used in the management of reproduction in major farm animals, focusing on both males and females of bovine, equine, and porcine species. With chapters written by scientists who specialize in their respective topics, the volume presents a selection of different technologies that have been developed to assure reproductive success by improving reproductive efficiency, generating germplasm banks, and maintaining genetic dive...
This book will provide a core text for veterinary nursing undergraduate students for their dissertation/ preparation for research/ undergraduate projects. There is currently no available veterinary nursing text available and the students are reliant on human nursing texts or generic research texts - neither of which are entirely appropriate for this niche sector. The book will also bridge the gap between veterinary nurses/technicians that qualified by the traditional Diploma route by allowing th...
This book is an essential reference source covering the chemical elements that are nutrients for plants or grazing animals. It deals with the concentrations and transformations of these elements in soils, grassland plants, and ruminant animals, particularly cattle and sheep. For each element, the following data are given: forms occurring in soil, factors that affect availability and concentration, uptake and distribution in grassland plants, role in animal nutrition, amounts and forms excreted b...
Paradigms in Pig Science (University of Nottingham Easter School, v. 62)
These proceedings are based on the 62nd Easter School held at the University of Nottingham in 2007. It brings together an extremely diverse range of topics, all presented by recognised global experts in their field. The book will appeal to anybody who is involved in pig science and practice.
Farm Animal Genetic Resources (BSAS Publication, #30)
Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat
While covering all the major areas of internal medicine of the dog and cat, this book emphasizes the more common disorders. The book is organized by body system, and each chapter is structured in a consistent way, providing the definition of each disorder, its causes, clinical features, differential diagnoses, diagnosis, and management options. The
Ruth Harrison's Animal Machines now a unique historical classic, had a profound impact on public opinion and the quality of life of farmed animals when it was published in 1964. * Reprinted in its entirety, gives an accurate, and sometimes shocking, account of intensive farming in the 1960's, still current in large parts of the world today. * Harrison's work greatly increased public awareness of animal welfare and led to legal reforms, shaping our closer understanding of farm conditions today. *...
Cattle farming is under considerable public pressure for creating possible health risks (e.g. BSE), for inadequate attention to animal welfare and for having adverse affects on the environment. This book outlines the latest methods of farming with dairy and beef cattle, particularly those that provide for optimum production combined with appropriate consideration of the animal's welfare. Topics covered include housing requirements, cattle diseases, reproduction, nutrition, milk quality and grazi...
Atlas of Feline Anatomy For Veterinarians
by Lola C. Hudson and William Hamilton
Presenting more than 266 full color anatomic drawings arranged by organ system, this book is dedicated exclusively to feline anatomy with emphasis on those areas of anatomy that are frequently encountered in clinical practice. It includes a highly detailed chapter on special senses which collects and organizes difficult to find information for quick access. Nomenclature is from Nomina Anitomica Veterinaria so that the feline anatomy is in line with that used in other textbooks of veterinary anat...
Management of Small Animal Distal Limb Injuries
by Steven F Swaim, Janet A. Welch, and Robert L. Gillette
Small Animal Distal Limb Injuries provide the small and mixed animal practitioner with a definitive but practical, step-by-step guide to the management of soft tissue, orthopedic and athletic injuries of the distal limbs in dogs and cats.Includes specific coverage of injuries that occur from the carpal/tarsal areas to the digits of dogs and cats. A
Pig Health
by John Carr, Shih-Ping Chen, Joseph F. Connor, Roy Kirkwood, and Joaquim Segales
Maintaining the health of pigs is vital in pig farming and production. This new book written by experts from around the world focuses on the health of pigs, first with coverage of the disorders of pigs organised by clinical sign and body system. The book explores environmental medicine and then health maintenance. Treatment options are discussed, emphasizing a reduction in antimicrobial use and an increased awareness of a holistic approach to treatment. The book includes over 1,500 high-quality...
Broodmare Reproduction for the Equine Practitioner (Equine Made Easy)
by William B. Ley
A concise and liberally illustrated working guide on Broodmare health and breeding management for veterinarians, veterinary students and breeders. The presentation includes all of the clinical procedures and assessments necessary for maintaining the health and breeding soundness of the Broodmare. This handy reference covers the use of ultrasonography for diagnosis and monitoring of the mare, cytologic studies essential to diagnosis, normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy, culturing techniques...
Ear, Nose, Throat and Tracheobronchial Diseases in Dogs and Cats
by Anjop J. Venker-van Haagen
Ear, Nose, Throat and Tracheobronchial Diseases in Dogs and Cats is the first textbook to give a complete overview of all ENT diseases, both commonly encountered and rare. It includes such distinctive problems as inflammation of the outer ear, deafness, nasal discharge, swallowing disorders and coughing. Detailed and up to date clinical information gives insight into ENT function and dysfunction, for teachers and researchers, veterinarians in practice and veterinary students. Six chapters give...
Management and Welfare of Farm Animals – The UFAW Farm Handbook 5e (UFAW Animal Welfare, #11)
Through successive editions, Management and Welfare of Farm Animals has gained international recognition as a classic introductory textbook for students of agriculture and veterinary science. Conceived by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW), the book has always sought to promote the humane treatment of livestock within the practical business context of modern farming. Now fully revised and updated, this fifth edition remains the most comprehensive and accessible guide available...
The Pig Farmer's Veterinary Book - A Complete Guide to the Farm Treatment and Control of Pig Diseases
by Norman Barron
Veterinary Cytology (Veterinary Self-Assessment Color Review)
Key features:Full-colour with over 240 photomicrographsCovers the dog, the cat, the horse, and the cowThe new edition adds 89 brand new cases and updates all the existing content to ensure its continued relevance in practiceAdds ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at the end the book to further test the reader’s knowledgeThis highly visual book provides a comprehensive survey of cytological features and patterns as an aid to study, revision and continuing education for veterinarians in practice and tra...
Preparing Globally Minded Literacy Teachers
This textbook brings together internationally renowned scholars to provide an overview of print and digital literacy instruction for pre-service teachers and teacher educators. It examines historical and cultural contexts of literacy practices around the globe, and addresses issues that teachers need to consider as they teach children from diverse world cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Organized into three Parts-Early Literacy, Intermediate to Adolescent Literacy, and Case Studies-the tex...
Sheep Medicine, Second Edition 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...
Unlike any other book, Avian Cognition thoroughly examines avian intelligence, behavior, and individuality. Preferences, choices, motivation, and habits of species, flocks, and individual birds are discussed and compared. This book investigates who birds are and why they do what they do. Daily, seasonal, and play activities, creativity, reasoning abilities, problem-solving skills, social interaction, life stages, and communication patterns are described, and a distinction is made between vocaliz...
Thanks to James Herriot, the Dales have fame and popularity worldwide. The Herriot books introduced a huge public to the colourful life of a rural veterinary surgeon - an interest which has endured for more than four decades.The Dales Vet is different. It is a unique book celebrating author Neville Turner's passions for the countryside, natural history, dales heritage, music-making, and photography. Neville has marvelled at the world of nature since he was a small boy. He spent over 30 years in...