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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.

    • Veterinary Anatomy Flash Cards

      • 2nd Edition
      • January 14, 2015
      • Baljit Singh
      • English
      • eBook
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      Master veterinary anatomy anytime and anywhere with Veterinary Anatomy Flash Cards, 2nd Edition. This updated set of 400 flash cards features approximately 490 full-color illustrations depicting various anatomical drawings of dogs, cats, horses, pigs, cows, goats, birds, and now even exotics such as rodents, rabbits, ferrets, lizards, and more! The front of each card shows the anatomic image with numbered lead lines pointing to different anatomic structures, allowing you to quiz yourself on identification. The back of each card features a numeric answer key for an easy comprehension check. Used in conjunction with your veterinary anatomy text or as a stand alone review tool, these flashcards will give you the portable upper hand in mastering all aspects of veterinary anatomy.
    • Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology

      • 5th Edition
      • May 14, 2015
      • Francis W. K. Smith + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      The most effective, practical approach to the recognition and management of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary medicine, Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology, 5th Edition walks readers through the challenges and conditions encountered in everyday practice. This completely revised and updated edition includes vital information on diagnostic modalities and techniques, therapeutic options, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical management of the dog and cat cardiac patient. A new chapter on genetic and biomarker testing and a new chapter on nutrition surrounding cardiovascular disease ensure practitioners are well-equipped to handle every aspect of cardiac care in small animals.
    • Soft Tissue Surgery, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 45-3
      • April 21, 2015
      • Lisa M. Howe
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Drs. Lisa Howe and Harry Booth, Jr have assembled an expert panel of authors on the topics of Soft Tissue Surgery. Articles include:Current concepts in hepatobiliary surgery, Current concepts in portosystemic shunting,Current concepts in oncologic surgery,Current concepts in skin and reconstructive surgery,Medical device facilitation of soft tissue surgery,Consideratio... in perioperative drug use in the soft tissue surgery patient, and more!
    • Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 13, 2015
      • Thomas P. Colville + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Learn to apply your A&P learning in the lab setting with Colville and Bassert’s Lab Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 3rd Edition. This practical laboratory resource features a variety of activities, such as crossword puzzles, , terminology exercises, illustration identification and labeling, case presentations, and more to help reinforce your understanding of veterinary anatomy and physiology. The lab manual also features vivid illustrations, lists of terms and structures to be identified, and step-by-step dissection guides to walk you through the dissection process.
    • Feedlot Production Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 31-3
      • October 21, 2015
      • Brad J. White
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      As a Follow-up to their Arrival Cattle Management issue, Drs. Brad White and Daniel Thomson explore Feedlot Production Medicine in this issue. Articles feature an expert panel of authors on topics such as: Epidemiology for feedlots, Outbreak investigation, Sick animal identification, Necropsy & Euthanasia, BVD management in feedlot, Reference Intervals in Avian and Exotic Hematology, and more!
    • Infection Control, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 45-2
      • March 11, 2015
      • Jason Stull
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Drs. Stull and Weese have assembled an expert panel of authors on the topic of Infection Control. Articles include: Hospital-associated infections, Surgical site infections, Surveillance for Hospital-associated infections, Hand hygiene and contact precautions, Patient management, Environmental cleaning and disinfection, Equipment cleaning and disinfection, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Worker safety, Zoonotic disease and infection control and Legal implications of zoonotic disease transmission for veterinary practices.
    • The Illustrated Horse's Foot

      • 1st Edition
      • November 16, 2015
      • Christopher C. Pollitt
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      Achieve optimal results in equine foot care and treatment! The Illustrated Horse’s Foot: A Comprehensive Guide uses clear instructions in an atlas-style format to help you accurately identify, diagnose, and treat foot problems in horses. Full-color clinical photographs show structure and function as well as the principles of correct clinical examination and shoeing, and a companion website has videos depicting equine foot cases. Written by internationally renowned expert Christoher Pollitt, this resource enhances your ability to treat equine conditions ranging from laminitis to foot cracks, infections, trauma, vascular compromise, and arthritis.
    • Respiratory Medicine and Surgery, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 31-1
      • March 13, 2015
      • Sarah M. Reuss
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice focuses on Respiratory Medicine and Surgery. Editors Sarah Reuss and Berkley Chesen have assembled a team of expert authors on such topics as: Update on Non-Infectious Inflammatory Diseases, Update on Streptococcus equi subspecies equi Infections, Update on Bacterial Pneumonia and Pleuropneumonia in the Adult Horse, Update on Bacterial Pneumonia in the Foal and Weanling, Update on Viral diseases of the Equine Respiratory Tract, Update on Fungal Pneumonia in the Equine, Update on Interstitial Pneumonia, Update on Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, Diagnostic Imaging of the Upper Airway, Update on Disorders and Treatment of the Pharynx, and more!
    • Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 24, 2015
      • Margi Sirois
      • English
      • eBook
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      Learn how to properly handle and care for lab animals and exotic species with Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine, Principles and Procedures, 2nd Edition. This comprehensive resource provides the latest anatomy, physiology, and taxonomy information on a wide variety of species — including birds, reptiles and amphibians, rats and mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, gerbils, ferrets, wildlife, woodchucks, armadillos, frogs, and fish. Coverage also includes a number of commonly performed procedures (such as blood collection, medicine administration, and animal husbandry) and in-depth information on housing, restraint, nutrition, common diseases, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Research-related information, including legal and ethical issues surrounding exotic animals being kept as pets, as well as the humane use of animals in research, make this text a must-have resource for any aspiring vet tech or professional who must work with lab animals.
    • Wellness and Environmental Enrichment, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 18-2
      • April 24, 2015
      • Agnes E. Rupley
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Dr. Agnes Rupley has assembled an expert team of authors on the topic of Wellness Management of Exotic Animals. The focus of article topics include: Keeping the Exotic Pet Mentally Healthy, Pet Psittacines, Wellness management of Raptors, Wellness management of Backyard Poultry and Waterfowl, Wellness management of Rabbits, Wellness management of Ferrets, Wellness management of Small Mammals, Wellness management of Reptiles and Amphibians, and more!