Zoo And Wild Mammal Formulary

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Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary

Author : Alicia Hahn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119514894
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary written by Alicia Hahn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary offers fast access to authoritative dosing information for drugs used in more than 35 zoo and wild mammal groups, including marsupials, bears, and elephants. Taking an easy-to-use tabular format, the book is organized by taxa, with drug doses sorted by type and alphabetically arranged in every chapter. Clear and comprehensive, the book offers dosages for all important drugs, including antibiotics, antifungals, anesthetics, analgesics, and more. Each dose is referenced with a journal or textbook source, including the number of animals in the study where available, making it easy to find trusted information. Offers essential drug information for a wide range of zoo and wild mammals in an easy-to-consult format Provides dosing amounts for all important drugs, including antibiotics, antifungals, anesthetics, and analgesics Includes dosages for over 35 mammal groups, including marsupials, bears, and elephants Takes a tabular approach for quick reference Makes it easy to find a referenced dose for these animals, eliminating time spent searching through other sources Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary is an essential reference for all veterinarians seeing zoo and wild animal patients, including zoo and wildlife veterinarians, veterinary specialists, and veterinary students.

Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary

Author : Alicia Hahn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111951505X
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary written by Alicia Hahn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary offers fast access to authoritative dosing information for drugs used in more than 35 zoo and wild mammal groups, including marsupials, bears, and elephants. Taking an easy-to-use tabular format, the book is organized by taxa, with drug doses sorted by type and alphabetically arranged in every chapter. Clear and comprehensive, the book offers dosages for all important drugs, including antibiotics, antifungals, anesthetics, analgesics, and more. Each dose is referenced with a journal or textbook source, including the number of animals in the study where available, making it easy to find trusted information. Offers essential drug information for a wide range of zoo and wild mammals in an easy-to-consult format Provides dosing amounts for all important drugs, including antibiotics, antifungals, anesthetics, and analgesics Includes dosages for over 35 mammal groups, including marsupials, bears, and elephants Takes a tabular approach for quick reference Makes it easy to find a referenced dose for these animals, eliminating time spent searching through other sources Zoo and Wild Mammal Formulary is an essential reference for all veterinarians seeing zoo and wild animal patients, including zoo and wildlife veterinarians, veterinary specialists, and veterinary students.

Exotic Animal Formulary - E-Book

Author : James W. Carpenter
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323498035
Total Pages : 776 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Exotic Animal Formulary - E-Book written by James W. Carpenter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-09-20 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this text helps you find the information you need fast. Written by clinical and research veterinarian James Carpenter, it includes biological tables with details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipuncture sites, differential diagnosis, and medical protocols for common conditions. This thoroughly revised edition includes coverage of antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic agents, along with new chapters on invertebrates, backyard poultry and waterfowl, compound medications, and more! Nearly 200 drug tables provide clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals. Biological tables provide details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditions. More than 20 expert authors contribute to this edition. All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current. NEW! Chapter on backyard poultry and waterfowl, an increasingly popular pet in the U.S. UPDATED Chapter on wildlife includes new information on: considerations for developing a wildlife policy in private practice; recommendations for safe restraint of native wildlife; recommendations for meat withdrawal times in game species for select medications; agents used in wild mammal emergencies; and much more. NEW! Information details the euthanasia agents used in fish. NEW! Information on amphibians includes the blood collection sites and the selected disinfectants for equipment and cage furniture. NEW! Information on hedgehogs includes common differential diagnoses based on physical examination findings and confirmed zoonotic diseases carried by hedgehogs. NEW Information on the constant rate infusion (CRI) protocols used in rabbits. NEW! Information on the protein electrophoresis values for ferrets. NEW! Information on compounding pharmacies.

Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary

Author : James W. Carpenter
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323833934
Total Pages : 851 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary written by James W. Carpenter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-08-19 with total page 851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this evidence-based text helps you find the information you need fast. In addition, there are numerous tables containing biologic, hematologic, and biochemical norms of common exotic pets. Species covered include birds, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets, backyard poultry, and more. Edited by James Carpenter and Craig Harms, each a respected expert in exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine, this handbook has been a go-to reference of practicing veterinarians for more than 30 years. More than 300 drug tables provide current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals. All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current. Biologic and hematologic tables provide details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditions. Dosage recommendations from pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies are clearly indicated. 29 internationally recognized experts contribute chapters in their areas of specialization. More than 3,100 references are cited and provide additional context for dosages. NEW! Updates of drug tables include new information on doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications for use. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Additional appendices include new topics in exotic animal practice. NEW! Updated and expanded index makes it easier to find drug information.

Exotic Animal Formulary - eBook

Author : James W. Carpenter
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1437722636
Total Pages : 748 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book Exotic Animal Formulary - eBook written by James W. Carpenter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-04-04 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick, concise reference to the drugs and dosages used to treat exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations you encounter in clinical practice. Species covered include birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, primates, wildlife, and all kinds of small mammals and "pocket pets." This edition is updated with a new chapter on invertebrates, information on the latest drugs, and a colorful new design. Written by clinical and research veterinarian James Carpenter, this book is the only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals. Nearly 200 drug tables provide clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals, including biological tables with details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipuncture sites, differential diagnosis, and medical protocols for common conditions. All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current. Easy-to-use organization divides drug monographs into quick-reference chapters including: Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Sugar Gliders, Hedgehogs, Rodents, Rabbits, Ferrets, Miniature Pigs, Primates, and Wildlife. Additional drug topics include antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic agents. More than 20 expert authors contribute to this edition. References in each chapter provide resources for further research and study. Convenient appendices provide a single source for information such as classes of drugs used to treat specific exotic animal conditions; efficacy of selected agents used to treat exotic animals; location of select laboratories to perform procedures; normal lab values; conversions; and equivalents. New Invertebrates chapter has been added. New two-color design makes information easier to access at a glance, with drug and biological tables shaded differently for fast lookup. Updated information includes coverage of the latest drugs introduced into the market. Electronic access is available via Pageburst, making it easy to search topics and drugs. Sold separately.

Exotic Animal Formulary

Author : James W. Carpenter
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 : 9781437722642
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (226 download)

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Download or read book Exotic Animal Formulary written by James W. Carpenter and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This concise, one-of-a-kind reference provides expert coverage of the drugs and dosages you need to treat birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, miniature pigs, primates, and wildlife."--Publisher.

Exotic Animal Formulary

Author : James Wyman Carpenter
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 : 9780721601809
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Exotic Animal Formulary written by James Wyman Carpenter and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to be a concise, quick reference for veterinarians and anyone working with exotic animals, this portable formulary addresses common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Coverage of all drugs -- including antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic agents -- provides appropriate dosage information and comments for all exotic species. This resource features extensive coverage of birds, as well as recommendations on therapies and diets in the appendices. Covers all exotic species in a quick-reference format. User-friendly layout is formatted in columns with the agent, dosage, and comments easy to locate on the page. Features an extensive section on birds, the most common of exotic pets. Detailed appendices include classification of select antimicrobials used in exotic animal medicine, therapies commonly used in exotic animals, and selected laboratories conducting avian and reptile diagnostic procedures Many new drugs have been added. All drug dosages have been re-checked to ensure accuracy. Twelve excellent contributing authors have joined this edition.

Exotic Animal Formulary

Author : James Wyman Carpenter
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 : 9780721683126
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (831 download)

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Download or read book Exotic Animal Formulary written by James Wyman Carpenter and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2nd Edition of this very popular pocket guide provides quick, convenient access to essential pharmacology information. Fully updated, it presents the latest medications and dosages for fish, reptiles, birds, rodents, amphibians, primates, and other exotic species. What's more, appendices offer biologic and physiologic norms, antibiotic classifications and indications, and conversion tables.

Exotic Animal Formulary

Author : Natalie Antinoff
Publisher : American Animal Hospital Association
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exotic Animal Formulary written by Natalie Antinoff and published by American Animal Hospital Association. This book was released on 1999 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book blends cutting-edge research with actionable guidance to support your leadership journey - whether you're sitting behind the manager's desk or leading from within the team. Utilizing his distinctive storytelling voice, Josh Vaisman guides you through the four pillars of positive leadership: Psychological Safety: creating a safe place for interpersonal risk Purpose: highlighting the "Why" of the work we do Path: leveraging role clarity and autonomy Partnership: cultivating a sense of inclusion and belonging Lead to Thrive: The Science of Crafting a Positive Veterinary Culture helps you rediscover what you always loved about the veterinary profession, find meaning in the everyday, and learn how to promote wellbeing within your team, one step at a time.

Formulary for Laboratory Animals

Author : C. Terrance Hawk
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780813810485
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Formulary for Laboratory Animals written by C. Terrance Hawk and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2005-01-24 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formulary for Laboratory Animals is an invaluable reference for treatment of laboratory animals and pocket pets. Drugs are listed alphabetically and categorized in five sections based on pharmacologic activity and animal species. This at-a-glance pocket reference is valuable for students and practitioners of veterinary medicine, researchers and laboratory technicians who prescribe or administer drugs used on common laboratory animals. The third edition includes a stronger international component, coverage of several new drugs, hundreds of additional dosages, and a thorough update throughout based on the most current research. The third edition also includes a chapter describing how to estimate drug dosages among species using allometric scaling methodology.

Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy - E-Book

Author : Murray E. Fowler
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 141606463X
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy - E-Book by : Murray E. Fowler

Download or read book Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy - E-Book written by Murray E. Fowler and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-09-20 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Includes practical guidance on such topics as behavioral training for medical procedures and the use of infrared thermography. Divided into four sections -- Conditions Affecting Multiple Species, Poikilotherms, Avian Medicine, and Mammals -- to help you find the information you need quickly. Extensive contributor list includes multinational contributors offering expert information on species from around the world. Presents timely topics in zoo and wild animal medicine with 57 new chapters to provide the best and most current information available. The most up-to-date information on hot topics such as avian influenza, West Nile virus, and other pathogens threatening wildlife and human populations on a global scale. Cutting-edge insights on environmental and public health concerns, such as occupational exposure to zoonotic simian retroviruses and use of wildlife rehabilitation centers as monitors for ecosystem health. A color plate section presents vivid depictions of external clinical signs for more accurate clinical recognition.

Miller - Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 9 E-Book

Author : Eric R. Miller
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 032356951X
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Miller - Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 9 E-Book written by Eric R. Miller and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together a globally diverse range of timely topics related to zoo and wild animals, Fowler’s Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 9 is an invaluable tool for any professional working directly with wildlife and zoo animals. The text’s user-friendly format guides readers through biology, anatomy, and special physiology; reproduction; restraint and handling; housing requirements; nutrition and feeding; surgery and anesthesia; diagnostics, and therapeutics for each animal. Two new co-editors and a globally diverse group of expert contributors each lend their expertise on a wide range of new topics — including a new section on emerging wildlife diseases covering topics like MERS, Equine Herpesvirus, and Ebola in great apes. Other new topics integrated into this ninth volume include: stem cell therapy in zoo medicine, cardiac disease in great apes, disease risk assessment in field studies, Tasmanian devil tumors, and the latest information on the elephant herpes virus. With all its synthesized coverage of emerging trends, treatment protocols, and diagnostic updates new to the field, Fowler’s is a reference you don’t want to be without. Current therapy format ensures that each CT volume in the series covers all new topics that are relevant at the time of publication. Synthesized topics offer the right amount of depth — often fewer than 10 pages — to maintain an accessible format. General taxon-based format covers all terrestrial vertebrate taxa plus selected topics on aquatic and invertebrate taxa. Updated information from the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) has been incorporated to keep readers up to date on this worldwide system. Globally diverse panel of expert contributors each incorporate the latest research and clinical management of captive and free-ranging wild animals throughout the world. NEW! Two new co-editors (for a total of three editors) each lend their expertise on a wide range of new wild and zoo animal topics. NEW! Section on emerging wildlife diseases includes chapters on MERS, SARS, Ebola in great apes, and a variety of other emerging wildlife diseases.

Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 8 - E-Book

Author : R. Eric Miller
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1455773999
Total Pages : 792 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 8 - E-Book written by R. Eric Miller and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Logically organized by taxonomic groups, this up-to-date text covers the diagnosis and treatment of all zoo animal species and free-ranging wildlife, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish, unlikely to be seen by private practice veterinarians. Featuring full-color images, the consistent, user-friendly format supplies information on each animal’s biology, unique anatomy, special physiology, reproduction, restraint and handling, housing requirements, nutrition and feeding, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostics, therapeutics, and diseases. Global authorship includes multinational contributors who offer expert information on different species from around the world. "Veterinary care of non-traditional species is a rapidly progressing field and this title is the much awaited updated version of this zoo and wildlife practitioner’s ‘bible’. Reviewed by: Charlotte Day on behalf of The Veterinary Record, Oct 14 Global authorship includes internationally recognized authors who have contributed new chapters focusing on the latest research and clinical management of captive and free-ranging wild animals from around the world. Zoological Information Management System chapter offers the latest update on this brand new system that contains a worldwide wealth of information. General taxonomy-based format provides a comprehensive text for sharing information in zoo and wildlife medicine. Concise tables provide quick reference to key points in the references. NEW! All new authors have completely revised the content to provide fresh perspectives from leading experts in the field on the latest advances in zoo and wild animal medicine. NEW! Color images vividly depict external clinical signs for more accurate recognition and diagnosis.

Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine

Author : Murray E. Fowler
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1416040471
Total Pages : 547 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine written by Murray E. Fowler and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Section I:Models in Camelids and Elephants 5. Ionophores: Salinomycin Toxicity in Camelids 6. Emerging Diseases at the Interface of People, Domestic Animals and Wildlife 7. Behavioral Training for Medical Procedures 8. The "Balai" Directive of the European Union: A Difficult Piece of Veterinary Legislation 9. Encephalomyocarditis Virus Infection in Zoo Animals 10. Avian Influenza Conservation Medicine 11. Disease Management in Ex-Situ Invertebrate Conservation Programs 12. Use of Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers as Monitors of Ecosystem Health 13. Biopsy Darting Section II: Poikilotherms Fish 14. Selected Fish Diseases in Wild Populations 15. Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV) Amphibians 16. Veterinary Participation in the Puerto Rican Crested Toad Program 17. Amphibian Chytridiomycosis 18. Raising Giant Tortoises Reptiles 19. Reptile Protozoa 20. Fluid Therapy in Reptiles Section III: Avian Medicine 21. Salmonellosis in Songbirds (Order Passeriformes) 22. Veterinary Care of Bustards 23. Medical Management of Curassows 24. Monitoring Avian Health in the Galapagos Islands: Current Knowledge 25. Avian Atherosclerosis 26. Minerals and Stork Nutritions 27. The Veterinary Care of Kiwi Section IV: Mammals Chiroptera 28. Paramyxoviruses in Bats Rodents 29. Medical Aspects of Red Squirrel Translocation Primates 30. Neuroleptics in Great Apes with Specific Reference to the Modification of Aggressive Behavior in a Male Gorilla 31. Occupational Exposure to Zoonotic Simian Retroviruses Carnivores 32. Neurological Disorders in Cheetahs and Snowleopards 33. Imbalanced Diets Compromise Semen Quality in Felids 34. Baylisascaris Neural Larval Migrans in Zoo A / Conditions Affecting Multiple Species 1. West Nile Virus in Birds and Mammals 2. Current Diagnostic Methods for Tuberculosis in Zoo Animals 3. Use of Infrared Thermography in Zoo and Wild Animals 4. Behavioral Clues to the Detection of Illness in Wild Animals

Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine

Author : Marie Kubiak
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111938995X
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine written by Marie Kubiak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.

Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 7 - E-Book

Author : R. Eric Miller
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1437719856
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 7 - E-Book written by R. Eric Miller and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-07-11 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With coverage of current issues and emerging trends, Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 7 provides a comprehensive, all-new reference for the management of zoo and wildlife diseases. A Current Therapy format emphasizes the latest advances in the field, including nutrition, diagnosis, and treatment protocols. Cutting-edge coverage includes topics such as the "One Medicine" concept, laparoscopic surgery in elephants and rhinoceros, amphibian viral diseases, and advanced water quality evaluation for zoos. Editors R. Eric Miller and Murray E. Fowler promote a philosophy of animal conservation, bridging the gap between captive and free-ranging wild animal medicine with chapters contributed by more than 100 international experts. The Current Therapy format focuses on emerging trends, treatment protocols, and diagnostic updates new to the field, providing timely information on the latest advances in zoo and wild animal medicine. Content ranges from drug treatment, nutrition, husbandry, surgery, and imaging to behavioral training. Coverage of species ranges from giraffes, elephants, lions, and orangutans to sea turtles, hellbenders, bats, kakapos, and more. An extensive list of contributors includes recognized authors from around the world, offering expert information with chapters focusing on the latest research and clinical management of captive and free-ranging wild animals. A philosophy of animal conservation helps zoo and wildlife veterinarians fulfill not only the technical aspects of veterinary medicine, but contribute to the overall biological teams needed to rescue many threatened and endangered species from extinction. All content is new, with coverage including coverage of cutting-edge issues such as white-nose disease in bats, updates on Ebola virus in wild great apes, and chytrid fungus in amphibians. Full-color photographs depict external clinical signs for more accurate clinical recognition. Discussions of the "One Medicine" concept include chapters addressing the interface between wildlife, livestock, human, and ecosystem health. New sections cover Edentates, Marsupials, Carnivores, Perrissodactyla, and Camelids. Over 100 new tables provide a quick reference to a wide range of topics. An emphasis on conserving threatened and endangered species globally involves 102 expert authors representing 12 different countries.

Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 10 - E-Book

Author : Eric R. Miller
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323828531
Total Pages : 834 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 10 - E-Book written by Eric R. Miller and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-07-08 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the latest advances in zoo and wild animal medicine in one invaluable reference! Written by internationally recognized experts, Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine: Current Therapy, Volume 10 provides a practical guide to the latest research and clinical management of captive and free-ranging wild animals. For each animal, coverage includes topics such as biology, anatomy and special physiology, reproduction, restraint and handling, housing requirements, nutrition and feeding, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostics, and treatment protocols. New topics in this edition include holistic treatments, antibiotic resistance in aquariums, non-invasive imaging for amphibians, emerging reptile viruses, and African ground hornbill medicine, in addition to giant anteater medicine, Brucella in marine animals, and rhinoceros birth parameters. With coverage of many subjects where information has not been readily available, Fowler’s is a resource you don’t want to be without. Fowler's Current Therapy format ensures that each volume in the series covers all-new topics with timely information on current topics of interest in the field. Focused coverage offers just the right amount of depth — often fewer than 10 pages in a chapter — which makes the material easier to access and easier to understand. General taxon-based format covers all terrestrial vertebrate taxa plus selected topics on aquatic and invertebrate taxa. Updated information from the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) includes records from their growing database for 2.3 million animals (374,000 living) and 23,000 taxa, which can serve as a basis for new research. Expert, global contributors include authors from the U.S. and 25 other countries, each representing trends in their part of the world, and each focusing on the latest research and clinical management of captive and free-ranging wild animals. NEW! All-new topics and contributors ensure that this volume addresses the most current issues relating to zoo and wild animals. NEW! Content on emerging diseases includes topics such as COVID-19, rabbit hemorrhagic disease, yellow fever in South American primates, monitoring herpesviruses in multiple species, and canine distemper in unusual species. NEW! Emphasis on management includes coverage of diversity in zoo and wildlife medicine. NEW! Panel of international contributors includes, for the first time, experts from Costa Rica, Estonia, Ethiopia, India, Norway, and Singapore, along with many other countries. NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with each print purchase, providing a fully searchable version of the entire text and access to all of its text, figures, and references.