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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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    • Diseases of the Brain, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 40-1
      • December 24, 2009
      • William B. Thomas
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 1 8 8 6 7
      Topics include: Neurological Examination; Hearing Loss; Hydrocephalus; Idiopathic Epilepsy; MRI of Brain Disease; Vestibular Disease; Inflammatory Brain Disease; Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome; Brain Neoplasia; Cerebrovascular Disease; and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

    • Pascoe's Principles and Practice of Equine Dermatology

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 24, 2009
      • Derek C. Knottenbelt
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 2 5 1 5
      Professor Knottenbelt’s approach is clear, authoritative and based on many years experience in treating equine dermatological conditions. The book presents over 650 photographs, most of them new and unique to this edition, and the accompanying CD-ROM offers an image library with over 300 extra illustrations. The new edition is designed as a fully practical, highly illustrated guide to skin diseases in the horse. It emphasizes how to obtain an accurate differential diagnosis and arrive at correct decisions for the appropriate treatment of a condition. The book includes the full range of skin diseases and conditions commonly encountered in equine practice. Rarer disorders and those with a limited geographical distribution are also reviewed, and there are separate chapters on diseases of the hoof, skin wounds, neoplastic diseases and the various dermatologic syndromes that are encountered in the horse.

    • Essentials of Domestic Animal Embryology

      • 1st Edition
      • September 23, 2009
      • Poul Hyttel + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 2 8 9 9 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 2 5 9 1
      Essentials of Domestic Animal Embryology is a comprehensive, modern treatment of the subject dealing with all organ systems and including important molecular aspects of animal development. Written with the student in mind, the text covers embryology of the domestic species, both general (development from formation of the gametes, through fertilization and initial embryogenesis, up to organ formation) and special (development of the organ systems). It also includes sections on teratology, assisted reproduction technologies, societal relevance, and the implications for current veterinary practice of a long-established science. Students of veterinary medicine, animal science, biomedical sciences and biotechnology, at both undergraduate and graduate stages of their careers, will find this volume essential for their needs. The international experience of the authors has been applied to produce a textbook of international relevance, likely to remain an important resource for many years to come.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 25-1
      • April 16, 2009
      • Raymond J. Geor
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 5 5 6 0
      The equine practitioner will find this comprehensive issue packed with useful, practical information on nutrition and dietary management. Topics include clinical assessment of nutritional status and feeding programs, role of diet and feeding in stereotypical behaviors, fats and fatty acids in equine diets, the glycemic index in equine nutrition, diet and gastric ulcer disease, role of nutrition in colic, nutrition of critically ill horses, feeding sick neonatal foals, feeding management of elite endurance horses, nutrition of the aged horse, and much more!

    • Small Animal Oncology

      • 1st Edition
      • July 9, 2009
      • Susan M. North + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 2 5 0 8
      A highly practical guide suitable for in-clinic reference, Small Animal Oncology has been designed for maximum ease of use and accessibility of information. Whilst giving clear and up-to-date briefing for the busy practitioner, it also is a valuable resource to the student with a special interest in oncology.This Introduction gives an overview of cancer biology and explains the principles of available therapies. There is up to date discussion on new and developing techniques and treatments, and guidance on when these are indicated. The book covers all common, most less common and some rare aspects of small animal oncology.

    • Human-Animal Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • December 16, 2009
      • Peter M. Rabinowitz + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 1 1 8 6 8
      Human-Animal Medicine is an innovative reference exploring the unprecedented convergence of human, animal, and environmental health, triggering global pandemics and requiring new clinical paradigms. The "One Health" approach calls for greater communication and cooperation between human health care providers, public health professionals, and veterinarians to better address vital issues of emerging diseases and environmental change. This incredibly timely book provides, for the first time, practical guidelines for "One Health" collaborations in a wide range of clinical human-animal health issues, including the H1N1 virus, zoonotic diseases, the human-animal bond, animal allergy, bites and stings, and animals as "sentinels" for toxic environmental health hazards.

    • Radiology of Birds

      • 1st Edition
      • July 17, 2009
      • Sam Silverman + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 2 0 3 3
      Use this atlas to interpret radiographic images and make accurate diagnoses! Hundreds of high-quality images clearly demonstrate normal avian anatomic and radiographic features in a wide variety of species so that you can recognize abnormal features. This book includes detailed directions for patient positioning along with radiographic exposure guidelines, ensuring that you obtain the highest quality diagnostic images.

    • The Veterinary Receptionist

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 28, 2008
      • John R. Corsan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 2 9 2 8 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 3 0 3 2
      As the first person that many people encounter in their contact with the veterinary practice, the veterinary receptionist has an important part to play in inspiring confidence in clients. The new edition of this popular book remains a unique guide specifically for the veterinary receptionist, providing practical, easily accessible information on how to fulfill this role professionally and efficiently. It advocates an understanding of the role of the receptionist as integral to the practice and supplies the basic information that every veterinary receptionist needs to function effectively. The new edition includes fully updated information on client service and dispensing as well as first aid along with 2 new chapters. The start of each chapter now has a summary outcome identifying specific objectives. The authors have included more scenario cases so the readers can identify more closely with the text.

    • Changing Paradigms in Diagnosis and Treatment of Urolithiasis, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 39-1
      • December 24, 2008
      • Carl A. Osborne + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 0 5 6 0 7
      This issue contains cutting edge information on the diagnosis and treatment of urolithiasis in small animals. Topics will include idiopathic lower urinary tract disease, compound uroliths, drug-induced uroliths, uroliths in exotic animals, diagnosis of inherited defects, dietary management of urolith risk, treatment of uroliths by lithotripsy, and much more.

    • Current Therapy in Equine Medicine

      • 6th Edition
      • December 8, 2008
      • N. Edward Robinson + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 1 0 0 9 0
      Stay up-to-date on the latest advances and current issues in equine medicine with this handy reference for the busy equine practitioner, large animal veterinarian, or student. This edition of Current Therapy in Equine Medicine brings you thorough coverage and expert advice on selected topics in areas that have seen significant advances in the last 5 years. Content emphasizes the practical aspects of diagnosis and treatment and provides details for therapeutic regimens. Arranged primarily by body system, the text also features sections on infectious diseases, foal diseases, nutrition, and toxicology. With this cutting-edge information all in one reliable source, you’ll increase your awareness of key therapies in less time.

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