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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.

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    • Cell-based Therapies in Orthopedics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 27-2
      • September 29, 2011
      • Matthew C. Stewart + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 0 5 1 9 1
      Cutting edge information for all equine practitioners on regenerative medicine! Topics will include embryonic stem cells and iPS cells, mesenchymal progenitor cells, collection and propagation methods for mesenchymal progenitor cells, mechanisms of cell-mediated repair and regeneration, anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory activities of stem cells, cell-based therapies for equine joint disease, cell-based therapies for tendon and ligament injuries, cell-based therapies for bone repair, cell-based therapies; what’s the current evidence?, legal issues relating to cell-based therapies in the horse, and more!

    • Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary E-Book

      • 4th Edition
      • December 9, 2011
      • Virginia P. Studdert + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 7 4 4 2
      The new edition of Blood’s classic Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary has been completely redesigned, revised and updated for today’s veterinary team. Now with a wide range of superb full-colour illustrations, well over 60,000 main and subentries including large animals, small animals and exotics, and an all-new, user-friendly format, the fourth edition offers the most comprehensive dictionary reference in the field.

    • Clinical Neurology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 27-3
      • December 28, 2011
      • Thomas J. Divers + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 7 9 9 6 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 0 9 2 0 5
      A comprehensive review of clinical neurology for the equine practitioner! Topics will include: infectious diseases affecting the equine nervous system, advanced imaging of the nervous system, metabolic encephalopathies, neuro-ophthalmic disorders, cervical pain causing abnormal gait, neurologic or neuromuscular disorders, management of the downer horse, adverse drug reactions and toxins affecting the nervous system, neurologic conditions associated with guttural pouch disease, objective analysis of the equine gait and nervous system, and treatment of acute cervical injury in the horse.

    • The Exotic Animal Respiratory System Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 14-2
      • June 13, 2011
      • Cathy A. Johnson-Delaney + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 0 5 2 1 4
      The busy exotic animal practitioner will find this unique issue packed with useful, practical information on the exotic animal respiratory system. The majority of the issue will cover the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the respiratory systems in pet birds, reptiles, rabbits, amphibians, fish, and small mammals.

    • Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat

      • 4th Edition
      • November 15, 2011
      • Jane E. Sykes + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 6 6 2 1 5
      The definitive reference for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of small animal infections, Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th Edition delivers current, comprehensive information essential to the management of infectious diseases caused by viruses, rickettsiae, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and unknown agents. Each section guides you through diagnostic testing for specific microorganisms, from sample collection to laboratory submission to interpretation of results, then details appropriate treatment measures and pharmacologic considerations for the various related infections. Full-color illustrations and hundreds of tables provide quick, convenient access to diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines, and thoroughly updated drug information helps you confidently administer appropriate dosages for the most effective treatment and prevention.

    • Therapeutics and Control of Sheep and Goat Diseases, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 27-1
      • February 8, 2011
      • George C. Fthenakis + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 0 5 2 2 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 0 9 1 9 9
      A comprehensive review of therapeutics and control of sheep and goat diseases for the food animal practitioner! Topics include pharmaceutical control of reproduction in sheep and goats, drug laws and regulations in sheep and goats, treatment and control of peri-parturient metabolic diseases in sheep and goats, treatment and control of mastitis and contagious agalactia, control of important clostridial diseases of sheep, treatment and control of ectoparasites in small ruminants, treatment and control of respiratory disease in sheep, treatment of emergency conditions in sheep and goat, control of brucella ovis infection in sheep, non-pharmaceutical control of endoparasitic infections of sheep, anaesthesia and analgesia in sheep and goats, control of paratuberculosis in sheep and goats, pharmaceutical control of endoparasitic infections in sheep, treatment and control of hoof disorders in sheep and goats, and much more!

    • Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 11, 2011
      • Gary Landsberg + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 5 2 9 4 1
      Formerly the Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, the new edition of the definitive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems of the dog and cat has been extensively updated. It retains the highly practical approach that has proved so successful in previous editions, offering diagnostic guidelines, preventative advice, treatment guidelines and charts, case examples, client forms and handouts, and product and resource suggestions along with details on the use of drugs and natural supplements to help optimize the behavior services offered in practice. To add to these features, the third edition is now fully referenced, there is significant new content, the book as been written with the entire hospital team in mind, and many color images have been added. The new edition welcomes a wide international mix of new contributors from Australia, Spain, Mexico and the United States. A website link gives access to the handouts and forms previously found on disk. As well as fulfilling its original purpose as a practical tool for the busy clinician, this edition offers valuable and useful support material for all those studying the field of companion animal behavior. Now in full color and using a revised format, Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat remains the most complete, up-to-date and practical resource for the treating and diagnosing canine and feline behavior problems.

    • Kirk & Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment

      • 9th Edition
      • August 8, 2011
      • Richard B. Ford + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 7 9 8 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 7 9 9 1
      Provide expert care for cats and dogs! Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment, 9th Edition covers not only the management of emergency conditions, but also strategies for dealing with hundreds of routine diagnostic and treatment challenges in small animals. Its user-friendly format provides instant access to vital information -- making it an ideal resource in emergency situations -- and it is conveniently organized by both body systems and presenting signs to help you easily reach a diagnosis and determine a treatment plan for all clinical situations. Written by veterinary experts Richard Ford and Elisa Mazzaferro, Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment provides current guidelines for small animal emergency care and the diagnostic procedures most commonly performed in a busy, team-oriented practice.

    • The Cat

      • 1st Edition
      • October 14, 2011
      • Susan E. Little
      • Susan E. Little
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 6 6 0 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 6 6 1 1
      Comprehensive in scope and exclusively devoted to feline medical care, Dr. Susan Little's The Cat: Clinical Medicine and Management is an essential resource for anyone who provides complete, state-of-the-art care to cats. In one convenient volume, you'll find authoritative, clinically-focused information enhanced by full-color illustrations, tables, boxes, algorithms, key points, and much more — all in a format designed for quick access. Dr. Little and her expert contributors address the unique concerns and challenges facing the feline practitioner, including the latest advances in feline medical diagnosis and management and their clinical applications to everyday practice. User-friendly and complete, The Cat is also available as an e-book, giving you easy access to the complete, fully-searchable contents online.

    • Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods

      • 5th Edition
      • December 13, 2011
      • Michael D. Willard + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 6 5 7 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 6 5 8 1
      A quick guide to appropriately selecting and interpreting laboratory tests, Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods, 5th Edition helps you utilize your in-house lab or your specialty reference lab to efficiently make accurate diagnoses without running a plethora of unnecessary and low-yield tests. It provides answers to commonly asked questions relating to laboratory tests, and solutions to frequently encountered problems in small animal diagnosis. For easy reference, information is provided by clinical presentation and abnormalities, and includes hundreds of tables, boxes, key points, and algorithms. This edition, now in full color, is updated with the latest advances in laboratory testing methods and diagnostic problem solving. Written by noted educators Dr. Michael Willard and Dr. Harold Tvedten, this book may be used as an on-the-spot guide to specific problems or conditions as well as a reference for more detailed research on difficult cases.

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