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Books in Veterinary science and veterinary medicine

Explore Elsevier's Veterinary Science & Medicine resources and stay up-to-date with the latest research and development in the field, including reference and learning materials for students in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology/nursing, and veterinary assisting educational programs, as well as practicing veterinarians. This content portfolio covers all areas of Veterinary Science & Medicine, including small animals, large animals, exotic animals, avian medicine, zoo and food animal medicine, anatomy, basic science, pharmacology, and laboratory medicine. Elsevier's full solution includes textbooks, reference titles, point-of-care manuals, dictionary, coloring book, drug guides, and more.

  • Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing

    • 4th Edition
    • January 11, 2019
    • Victoria Aspinall
    • English
    The new fourth edition of Clinical Procedures retains the popular format that has been so successful in establishing previous editions. All the principal procedures a nurse is likely to be called on to perform are presented in the most practically useful way, linking the action with the underlying rationale and illustrating both with ultra-clear line artworks and photographs. This new edition brings the text into line with the Day One Skills and Competencies which now govern training of veterinary nurses, with revision and updating throughout.
  • Miller's Anatomy of the Dog

    • 5th Edition
    • December 20, 2018
    • John W. Hermanson + 1 more
    • English
    Featuring unparalleled full-color illustrations and detailed descriptions, Miller and Evan’s Anatomy of the Dog, 5th Edition makes it easy to master the intricate details of canine morphology. Content has been updated throughout the text to reflect the latest knowledge regarding the development, structure, and function of the canine body. Chapters in the text are logically organized by body system and written by expert anatomists who lend their extensive knowledge of particular structures. Plus, there’s a special introductory chapter on breed categories from the American Kennel Club to help you understand dog breeds and how they are determined. This new edition also features an enhanced focus on digital radiology and includes upgraded MR and CT scans throughout the text. Most notably, however, are the elaborate full-color illustrations by expert medical illustrators that bring complex anatomy to life in a way that no other vet text can. Overall, Miller and Evan’s Anatomy of the Dog is an invaluable reference for veterinary students, clinicians, technicians, breeders, and animal specialists alike.
  • Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians

    • 7th Edition
    • December 13, 2018
    • Margi Sirois
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Ensure you’re at your clinical best! Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition covers the broad spectrum of laboratory procedures that veterinary technicians need to perform effectively in the practice setting. Comprehensive content presents the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and cytology, along with the laboratory procedures used to perform the most widely used tests such as complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunologic assays. This thoroughly updated edition includes an expanded Quality Control and Record Keeping chapter along with the latest advances in veterinary clinical procedures to prepare you for real-life laboratory work.
  • Wound Management in the Horse, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-3
    • November 21, 2018
    • Earl Michael Gaughan
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, edited by Dr. Earl Michael Gaughan, focuses on Wound Management in the Horse, with topics including: Diagnostic Approaches to Understanding Equine Limb Wounds; Wounds over Synovial Structures; Wounds with Special Challenges, such as exposed bone, marked hemmorrhage, genital and mobile sites; Wound Cleansing and Hygiene; Suture Selection and Patterns; Topical Wound Medications; "Non-Healing" Wounds; Medical Therapy in Wound Management; Regnerative Therapies in Wound Management; Bandages, Casts, and External Support; and LASER Therapy.
  • PET-CT-MRI Applications in Musculoskeletal Disorders, Part II, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14-1
    • November 20, 2018
    • Abass Alavi + 3 more
    • English
    This issue of PET Clinics is Part II of a two-part issue, and focuses on PET-CT-MRI Applications of Musculoskeletal Disorders. It is edited by Drs. Abass Alavi (the Consulting Editor of PET Clinics), Ali Salavati, Ali Gholamrezanezhad and Ali Guermazi. Articles will include:Applications of PET-CT-MR in the management of benign musculoskeletal disorders; Diagnostic management of primary and secondary spinal neoplastic disease: The role of PET-CT-MRI; Skeletal Metastasis Evaluation: Value and impact of PET/CT on Diagnosis, Management and Prognosis; Hybrid imaging (PET CT/PET MRI) of bone metastases; Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging in Evaluating Bone Metastases; Imaging of Osteoarthritis by Conventional Radiography, MRI, PET-CT and PET-MRI; Evolving Role of MRI and PET in Assessing Osteoporosis; Evolving Role of Novel PET-CT-MRI based quantitative technique for Assessing Muscle Disorders; Pediatric musculoskeletal applications of PET-CT-MRI; In vivo molecular imaging of inflammation and infection; Future perspective of the application of PET-CT-MRI in musculoskeletal disorders; and more!
  • An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-3
    • November 16, 2018
    • Pamela L. Ruegg
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice, edited by Dr. Pamela Ruegg and Dr. Christina Petersson-Wolfe, focuses on Mastitis, with topics including: Methods for Diagnosing Mastitis; Implementing OFC in a Veterinary Practice; Antibiotic Usage for Mastitis; Impementing Effective Dry Cow; Mastitis and Animal Welfare; Genetic Selection for Mastitis Resistance; Teat Condition and Diseases; Maximizing Udder Health in a Robotic Milking System; Impact and Mitigation of Heat Stress for Mastitis Control; Optimizing Mastitis Records; Mastitis Immunology; and Communicating with Dairy Workers.
  • Dermatology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 49-1
    • November 7, 2018
    • Christine L. Cain
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, edited by Dr. Christine Cain, focuses on advances in Small Animal Dermatology. Article topics include: Allergen specific immunotherapy; New therapies for atopic dermatitis; Panniculitis; Canine cutaneous lupus erythematosus; Canine eosinophilic (Well’s-like) and sterile neutrophilic (Sweet’s) dermatoses; Perianal dermatoses; Cutaneous lymphoma in dogs and cats; Assessing quality of life for pets with dermatologic disease and their owners; Treatment of demodicosis; Feline pemphigus foliaceus; and Acral lick dermatitis.
  • Veterinary Reproduction & Obstetrics

    • 10th Edition
    • October 30, 2018
    • David E. Noakes + 2 more
    • English
    As the standard theriogenology text for veterinary students, Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics is also a great reference to keep post-graduation. The 10th edition of this book has been thoroughly updated to include normal reproduction and reproductive disorders, as well as diseases in the common and less common domestic species (dogs, cats, pigs, and horses as well as llamas, alpacas, and camels). This sorely needed information is vital for practicing in underdeveloped countries which lack the technology, equipment, and personnel offered in the U.S. With many international contributing authors, this one-of-a-kind text includes developments in reproductive biology and endocrinology from across the globe.
  • Inmunología veterinaria

    • 10th Edition
    • October 24, 2018
    • Ian R. Tizard
    • Spanish
    Aborda los aspectos inmunológicos de los grandes y pequeños animales, lo que la convierte en la única obra para veterinarios completamente dedicada a la inmunología. Esta nueva edición se ha actualizado meticulosamente para incluir los últimos avances y temas en este campo. Información actualizada y ampliada sobre las subpoblaciones de linfocitos T, las interleuquina recién descritas, los nuevos enfoques de la inmunoterapia contra el cáncer, la inmunología de los peces, los últimos avances en genómica, patogenia y tratamiento de la dermatitis atópica, y el papel de la nutrición en la inmunidad animal. Por su contenido y grado de especialización, este libro es la referencia de elección en inmunología veterinaria desde 1977 y continúa incluyéndose en la lista de lecturas recomendadas del American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Se incluyen recursos online, en inglés, con animaciones, tarjetas mnemotécnicas, preguntas de autoevaluación y otros materiales.
  • Common Toxicologic Issues in Small Animals: An Update, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-6
    • October 23, 2018
    • Stephen B. Hooser + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice is a comprehensive update on Common Toxicologic Issues in Small Animals, edited by Dr. Stephen B. Hooser and Dr. Safdar A. Khan. The issue includes updated articles first published in the 2012 issue, including: Animal Poisoning Case Trends in the US; Investigative Diagnostic Toxicology and the Role of the Veterinarian in Pet Food-Related Outbreaks; Pet Food Recalls and Contaminants; Use of Intravenous Lipid Emulsions for Treating Certain Poisoning Cases; Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity in Dogs and Cats; Management of Attention-Deficit Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hy... Disorder Drug Intoxication in Dogs and Cats; Toxicology of Frequently Encountered Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Dogs and Cats; Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs; Toxicology of Avermectins and Milbemycins (Macrocylic Lactones) and the Role of P-Glycoprotein in Dogs and Cats; Toxicology of Newer Insecticides; Common Rodenticide Toxicoses; Mushroom Poisoning Cases in Dogs and Cats: Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatotoxic, Neurotoxic, Gastroenterotoxic, Nephrotoxic, and Muscarinic Mushrooms; Differential Diagnosis of Common Acute Toxicologic Versus Nontoxicologic Illness; Common Reversal Agents/Antidotes in Small Animal Poisoning; and two new articles on the Toxicity of Marijuana & Synthetic Marijuana, and Radiation Emergencies.