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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.

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    • Veterinary Pharmacology

      • 1st Edition
      • April 5, 2007
      • Amanda Helen Rock
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 8 8 6 2 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 7 2 1
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Designed and written specifically for veterinary nurses, it focuses on the practical application of knowledge and encourages a problem-solving approach by introducing a discussion of the potential uses of drugs and exploring a variety of therapies. The text builds upon a general background of anatomy and physiology, chemical sciences and microbiology enabling the reader to understand and engage with the topic more fully. Photographs and detailed line drawings illustrate the more complex areas of pharmacology and aid comprehension of the general action mechanisms of the various drugs discussed. Complicated concepts are presented in a user-friendly way to maximise understanding.

    • Equine Podiatry

      • 1st Edition
      • May 16, 2007
      • Andrea Floyd + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 6 4 5 9 6
      This comprehensive text not only covers basic principles of horseshoeing, but also focuses on medical and surgical foot care management. Starting with the anatomy and physiology of the equine foot, this one-of-a-kind book then evaluates the foot, its pathological conditions (including structural, developmental, and traumatic conditions in addition to laminitis), balancing and shoeing the healthy and diseased equine hoof, and ends with a chapter on new directions in equine podiatry, written by cutting-edge researchers in the field.

    • Poultry Diseases

      • 6th Edition
      • November 21, 2007
      • Mark Pattison + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 2 8 6 2 5
      Now in its sixth edition, Poultry Diseases is once again fully revised with the addition of vital new material. It remains the standard reference work on health and disease for those involved in the poultry industry, government and veterinary education. Following a familiar structure, readers of the sixth edition gain concise but major reviews on current knowledge of general and disease-specific topics discussed over 45 (5 new) chapters in seven sections. With a large international team of contributors led by an authoritative editor team and a Foreword by Professor Frank Jordan, Poultry Diseases is an invaluable resource for the practicing veterinarian, poultry inspector, agricultural manager or veterinary student.

    • Managing a Veterinary Practice

      • 2nd Edition
      • November 22, 2006
      • Caroline Jevring-Back + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 2 8 2 0 5
      This internationally appealing edition has been largely rewritten and contains new, updated information on leadership, the role of a manager, basic financial management, marketing, communication within the practice, and how to achieve good client compliance, as well as much sound practical advice from the author. Aimed at practice owners and managers, and those with a vested interest in understanding business management in veterinary practice, the book explains the core principles involved in running a business. ‘Big Business' concepts are explained in practical and applied terms to fulfil small business needs using examples from a wide variety of sources, including internationally recognized business management experts such as Peter Drucker, David Maister, Stephen Covey and Michael Gerber.

    • Feline Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • May 10, 2006
      • Martha Cannon + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 4 2 4
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Itis the first book to present all aspects of feline medicine in a form that is specifically relevant to Nurses and Technicians. This book explores the role of the Nurse and Technician and offers a practical, ‘hands-on' approach to feline veterinary care.

    • Minor Veterinary Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • May 10, 2006
      • Julian G. Hoad
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 6 1 5
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It brings together all the information needed for a veterinary nurse to confidently approach minor surgical procedures in small animals. Based on a thorough grounding of surgical principles, the book takes a hands-on approach and focuses on applying theory to practice. The author has included clear instructions for performing a number of minor surgical techniques and offers practical advice in the form of handy hints and tips making this a highly accessible and user-friendly text.

    • Ethics, Law and the Veterinary Nurse

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2006
      • Sophie Pullen + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 8 8 4 4 4
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Having an awareness of the law is an invaluable resource, especially for those in the veterinary field. Ethics, Law, and the Veterinary Nurse addresses the laws and ethics specifically related to veterinary nursing with knowledge. The book's expert authors use their experience in teaching and law to create an essential resource for veterinary nurses. Case examples illustrate various issues and highlight the relevance of these to everyday practice, plus the book covers regulation, representation, research ethics, and the Veterinary Surgeon's Act for a complete handbook to law and ethics as they relate to veterinary nursing.

    • Veterinary Radiography

      • 1st Edition
      • January 16, 2006
      • Suzanne Easton
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 8 8 3 8 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 4 8 6
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Radiography can seem a daunting subject to tackle but this book provides an exciting and unique approach to revising a difficult subject. Each chapter introduces its topic with a list of learning objectives clearly pinpointing the essential information. A variety of exercises and activities take the student through a comprehensive revision programme and this book is an excellent complement to the veterinary nursing student's own study programme.

    • WSAVA Standards for Clinical and Histological Diagnosis of Canine and Feline Liver Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • April 11, 2006
      • WSAVA Liver Standardization WSAVA Liver Standardization Gr + 10 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 7 7 6
      This title is the product of an initiative of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). The aim is to describe a world standard of guidelines for diagnosis of liver diseases in dogs and cats, using both histological and clinical criteria.

    • Current Therapy in Equine Reproduction

      • 1st Edition
      • October 10, 2006
      • Juan C. Samper + 2 more
      • Juan C. Samper + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 2 1 6 0 2 5 2 3
      Offering the most current insights on horse breeding, this book covers the entire reproductive system, normal and abnormal mare physiology, and a wide range of reproductive problems commonly seen in both the mare and stallion. Coverage includes advanced reproductive techniques, with numerous breeding strategies to help you achieve optimal fertility rates.

Related subjects

Veterinary medicine

Veterinary medicine equine

Veterinary medicine food animals

Veterinary medicine large animals

Veterinary medicine small animals and exotics

Veterinary sciences