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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 Practice Management

      • 2nd Edition
      • January 10, 2008
      • Maggie Shilcock + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 9 6 7
      Veterinary Practice Management provides all the practical tips for managing and improving the financial performance of a veterinary practice. Mandatory reading for all owners and veterinary practice managers, it also proves indispensable for commercial veterinary companies and independent outlets alike as well as for all members of the veterinary practice team and representatives who visit veterinary practice managers.

    • 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.

    • Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy

      • 6th Edition
      • September 20, 2007
      • Murray E. Fowler + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 6 4 6 3 3
      With expert contributors from around the world sharing their knowledge on 57 new cutting-edge areas of interest, Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 6 continues to provide outstanding coverage of today’s most relevant topics. This book is an essential resource in zoo and wild animal medicine, addressing the special challenges posed by individual and herd medical management, newly emerging diseases in diverse wild animal populations, the effect of habitat loss and destruction on wildlife species, and the utilization of zoo animals in the surveillance and detection of potential zoonoses. The user-friendly current therapy approach continues to serve a vital function in the field by fostering a conservation biology ethic, bridging the gap between captive and free-ranging wild animal medicine, from a diverse group of experts.

    • Bovine Laminitis and Lameness

      • 1st Edition
      • June 21, 2007
      • Paul R. Greenough
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 5 6 1
      This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Laminitis and lameness are the most significant diseases afflicting cattle. BOVINE LAMINITIS AND LAMENESS: A HANDS ON APPROACH PROVIDES veterinarians, researchers and cattle producers with an invaluable and handy resource for managing these problems. With a focus on investigation and control of lameness at the herd level, this book offers guidance on containing situations before they become severe problems within the herd. Based on the most recent research, it also explains how animal behaviour and inadequate production management play important roles in increasing prevalence of lameness and other metabolic diseases.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Veterinary Herbal Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • November 29, 2006
      • Susan G. Wynn + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 2 9 9 8 8
      This full-color reference offers practical, evidence-based guidance on using more than 120 medicinal plants, including how to formulate herbal remedies to treat common disease conditions. A body-systems based review explores herbal medicine in context, offering information on toxicology, drug interactions, quality control, and other key topics.

    • 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.

    • Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 10, 2006
      • Robert S. Youngquist + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 2 1 6 9 3 2 3 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 3 7 7 1 3 4 0 4
      An essential resource for both students and practitioners, this comprehensive text provides practical, up-to-date information about normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in horses, cattle, small ruminants, swine, llamas, and other livestock. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, each section is devoted to a different large animal species and begins with a review of the clinically relevant aspects of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of both males and females. Key topics include the evaluation of breeding soundness, pregnancy diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, abortion, obstetrics, surgery of the reproductive tract, care of neonates, and the latest reproductive technology.

    • 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.

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