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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.

    • Update on Ruminant Ultrasound, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-1
      • March 14, 2016
      • Sébastien Buczinski
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on Ruminant Ultrasound. Article topics include: On-farm use of ultrasound for assessment of bovine respiratory disease, Echocardiography for the assessment of congenital heart defects in calves, Ultrasonography of the tympanic bulla and otitis media, Ultrasonography of the central nervous system and ultrasound guided CSF tap, Ultrasonographic examination of the abdomen of calves, Ascites in cattle: ultrasonographic findings and diagnosis, Ultrasonographic doppler use for reproduction management in heifers and cows, Ultrasound use for body condition and carcass quality assessment in cattle and lambs, and more!
    • Veterinary Medicine

      • 11th Edition
      • October 25, 2016
      • Peter D. Constable + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Treat the diseases affecting large animals! Veterinary Medicine, 11th Edition provides up-to-date information on the diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. Comprehensive coverage includes the principles of clinical examination and making a diagnosis, along with specific therapy recommendations. For easier use, this edition has been divided into two volumes and restructured into a logical, anatomically based approach to disease. From internationally known veterinary experts Peter Constable, Kenneth Hinchcliff, Stanley Done, and Walter Grünberg, this book is the definitive, one-stop reference for farm animal and equine care.
    • Small Animal Dermatology

      • 4th Edition
      • August 1, 2016
      • Keith A. Hnilica + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**Streamline... for practical, everyday use in the clinic, Small Animal Dermatology: A Color Atlas and Therapeutic Guide, 4th Edition provides concise, thorough information on more than 250 skin diseases affecting small animals. More than 1,400 high-quality images help to ensure accurate diagnoses, with coverage including recognizable clinical signs, top differentials, diagnostic tests, treatment recommendations, and prognosis for each disorder. The differential diagnosis chapter adds clarity to the difficult task busy students and practitioners face every day – identifying what dermatologic condition is causing a dog, cat, or exotic animal to suffer. Chapters list diseases based upon the frequency of their occurrence in the pet population, and detailed procedures include helpful illustrations of key techniques.
    • Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 21, 2016
      • C. C. Sheldon + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Learn effective animal handling and restraint techniques! Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals, 2nd Edition describes each procedure with two to eight photos showing the exact steps needed to achieve safe restraint. A chapter is devoted to each domestic animal species, including cats, dogs, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, and birds. New to this edition are updated photographs showing the latest and greatest restraint procedures for all types of animals. Written by expert veterinary technician educators C.C. Sheldon, Teresa Sonsthagen, and James Topel, this practical guide also includes a chapter on knot tying!
    • Equine Neonatology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 31-3
      • December 7, 2015
      • Pamela A. Wilkins
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue on Equine Neonatology is guest edited by Pam Wilkins and covers topics such as: Imaging the Equine Neonatal Respiratory Tract: CT and Radiographs; Defining the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in the Equine Neonate;Ultrasonogra... Examination of the Equine Neonate: Thorax and Abdomen;The Equine Neonatal Cardiovascular System in Health and Disease;The Transition From Fetus to Neonate: The Renal System;Sepsis and Septic Shock in the Equine Neonate;The Equine Neonatal Acute Abdomen;Anesthesia of the Equine Neonate in Health and Disease;The Normal and Abnormal Equine Neonatal Musculoskeletal System, and more!
    • Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 26, 2015
      • Victoria Aspinall + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals. The new third edition Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook offers clear and comprehensive of the common companion animal species.Updated throughout with a new section added on large animals, the new edition features augmented online learning resources with new questions and quizzes. Students can test their knowledge with multi-choice questions, drag and drop exercises and an image bank, while instructors can download questions, figures and exercises to use as teaching aids.
    • Urology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 45-4
      • June 2, 2015
      • Joseph W. Bartges
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Dr. Joseph Bartges has assembled an expert panel of authors on the topic of Urology. Articles include: Urinalysis, Diagnostic imaging of lower urinary tract disease, Cystoscopy, Interventional urology, Congenital lower urinary tract diseases, Urinary tract infections, Feline idiopathic cystitis, Complementary and alternative therapies for lower urinary tract diseases, and more!
    • Feedlot Processing and Arrival Cattle Management, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 31-2
      • July 13, 2015
      • Brad J. White
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Guest Edited by Drs. Brad White and Daniel Thomson, this issue focuses on Feedlot Processing and Arrival Cattle Management. Articles include:Management of pre-conditioned calves / impacts of pre-conditioning, Vaccinations, Pregnancy management, Internal and external parasite management, Health equipment management, Feeding Holsteins, Starting calves on feed, and more!
    • Equine Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 31-2
      • July 29, 2015
      • Colleen Duncan
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Guest Edited by Drs. Colleen Duncan and Bruce Wobeser, this issue focuses on Equine Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics. Articles include: Field Necropsy of the horse, Skin disease, Enteric diseases, Neurologic diseases, Musculoskeletal diseases, Reproductive disorders, Toxicology, Diseases of the urinary system, and more!
    • Bovine Clinical Pharmacology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 31-1
      • February 27, 2015
      • Michael D. Apley
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice is guest edited by Dr. Mike Apley on the topic of Bovine Therapeutics. Article subject areas include: Interpretation of bovine susceptibility, Pain control in cattle, Mastitis, Bovine respiratory disease, Enteric disease, Central nervous system disease, Pinkeye, Genitourinary Problems, Musculoskeletal Problems, and the use of metrics to evaluate therapeutic evidence.