Endocrinology of Zoological Species, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice
- 1st Edition, Volume 28-1 - December 5, 2024
- Latest edition
- Editors: João Brandão, Sarah Ozawa
- Language: English
In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Sarah Ozawa and João Brandão bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Endocr… Read more
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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Sarah Ozawa and João Brandão bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Endocrinology of Zoological Companion Animals. Top experts in the field offer a wide range of clinically relevant articles covering several species, including topics such as ferret insulinomas and adrenal disease; ovarian cystic disease guinea pigs; thyroid disease in rabbits and rodents; hypothalamic pituitary physiology in birds and reptiles; glucose homeostasis and derangement in birds; and many more.
- Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including endocrine diagnostics: principles and applications; adrenal disease in small mammals; reproductive control and management in birds; unique calcium metabolism in zoological companion animal species; fish endocrinology; and more.
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on endocrinology of zoological companion animals, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Veterinary medicine, veterinary medicine- exotics, veterinary endocrinology
1. Endocrine Diagnostics: Principles and Applications
2. Diagnostic Imaging for Assessment of the Endocrine System in Exotic Animals
3. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Physiology in Birds and Reptiles
4. Thyroid Disease in Rabbits and Rodents
5. Adrenal Disease in Small Mammals
6. Medical Management of Reproduction in Birds
7. Reproductive Management of Reptiles
8. Updates on Cystic Ovarian Disease in Guinea Pigs
9. Glucose Homeostasis and Derangement in Birds
10. Unique Calcium Metabolism in Zoological Companion Animal Species
11. Thyroid Disease of Fishes
2. Diagnostic Imaging for Assessment of the Endocrine System in Exotic Animals
3. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Physiology in Birds and Reptiles
4. Thyroid Disease in Rabbits and Rodents
5. Adrenal Disease in Small Mammals
6. Medical Management of Reproduction in Birds
7. Reproductive Management of Reptiles
8. Updates on Cystic Ovarian Disease in Guinea Pigs
9. Glucose Homeostasis and Derangement in Birds
10. Unique Calcium Metabolism in Zoological Companion Animal Species
11. Thyroid Disease of Fishes
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 28-1
- Published: December 5, 2024
- Language: English
JB
João Brandão
João Brandão graduated in Chemistry/Biotechnology, specialized in clinical mycology and environmental research work. Has been conducting research in these two areas of expertise, which also lectured at Lusófona University during 4 years (Genetics and Microbiology). Currently - staff of the National Institute of Health, Internal auditor for ISO 17025, and national delegate of the Portuguese Association of Medical Mycology to the European Confederation of Medical Mycology. Particular interest in sand microbiological quality as a biological reservoir of pathogens for recreational users. Has been busy with this subject for 11 years. Leading a monitoring sand programme promoted by the local Blue Flag organization until 2010. Leading R&D project on alternative methods to those currently used. Also very interested in nosocomial and endemic fungal infections as well as prevention and early molecular detection.
Affiliations and expertise
National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Reference Unit for Parasitic and Fungal Infection - Department of Infectious Diseases, Lisbon, PortugalSO
Sarah Ozawa
Affiliations and expertise
Board Certified Specialist in Zoological MedicineTM, Assistant Professor of Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine, North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, NC, USA