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Infectious Diseases of Animals Their Identification and Treatment (Hardcover): S. Nandi Infectious Diseases of Animals Their Identification and Treatment (Hardcover)
S. Nandi
R1,126 Discovery Miles 11 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book contains detailed information about the infectious diseases of animals with their identification and treatments finding adequate space in the book. The book covers the following: Viral diseases: o Foot and mouth disease o Classical swine fever o Rabies o Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) o Goat pox o Sheep pox o Blue Tongue o Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis o Bovine ephemeral fever o Canine Parvovirus Infections. Bacterial diseases: o Black Quarter o Tuberculosis o Brucellosis o Glanders o Haemorrhagic Depticaemia o Leptospirosis o Strangles o Anthrax o Paratuberculosis

Animal Models of Behavioral Analysis (Hardcover, Edition.): Jacob Raber Animal Models of Behavioral Analysis (Hardcover, Edition.)
Jacob Raber
R4,676 Discovery Miles 46 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Despite the difficulty in comparing clinic-based human tests with animal model testing, there is still great value in pursuing translational approaches, as tests and treatment strategies might be developed to improve brain function in humans suffering from neurological conditions and knowledge obtained from human behavioral studies can be used to further improve the animal models of behavioral analysis. In Animal Models of Behavioral Analysis, expert neuroscientists focus on approaches to translate and compare behavioral tests used in animals with those used in humans not only to increase our understanding of brain function across species but also to provide objective performance measures and bridge the gap between behavioral alterations in humans with cognitive disorders and the correlating animal models of these conditions. Written in the Neuromethods series format, the chapters provide authoritative reviews of many commonly used approaches in the field today. Provocative and cutting-edge, Animal Models of Behavioral Analysis seeks to aid researchers in further developing these vital techniques in an effort to advance studies in both the clinic and the laboratory.

Mucosal Intestinal Immunity & Response to Parasite Infections in Ectothermic Vertebrates (Paperback): Pilar Alvarez-Pellitero Mucosal Intestinal Immunity & Response to Parasite Infections in Ectothermic Vertebrates (Paperback)
Pilar Alvarez-Pellitero
R1,191 R1,072 Discovery Miles 10 720 Save R119 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As part of the mucosal immune system, the intestine plays a paramount role in the immune response in all vertebrates. The mucosal immunity includes inductive and effector tissues, as well as effector cells and molecules, all of which are part of both innate and adaptive immunity and their connections. The digestive tract is the target organ of many parasites. In ectotherms, intestinal parasites include mainly flagellates, apicomplexans, myxozoans and helminths. The gut mucosal epithelium acts as a protective barrier against pathogens. This book presents and discusses current research in the study of mucosal intestinal immunity and response to parasite infections in ectothermic vertebrates.

Lyme Disease - The Ecology of a Complex System (Hardcover): Richard Ostfeld Lyme Disease - The Ecology of a Complex System (Hardcover)
Richard Ostfeld
R2,306 Discovery Miles 23 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most human diseases come from nature, from pathogens that live and breed in non-human animals and are "accidentally" transmitted to us. Human illness is only the culmination of a complex series of interactions among species in their natural habitats. To avoid exposure to these pathogens, we must understand which species are involved, what regulates their abundance, and how they interact.
Lyme disease affects the lives of millions of people in the US, Europe, and Asia. It is the most frequently reported vector-borne disease in the United States; About 20,000 cases have been reported each year over the past five years, and tens of thousands more go unrecognized and unreported. Despite the epidemiological importance of understanding variable LD risk, such pursuit has been slow, indirect, and only partially successful, due in part to an overemphasis on identifying the small subset of 'key players' that contribute to Lyme disease risk, as well as a general misunderstanding of effective treatment options.
This controversial book is a comprehensive, synthetic review of research on the ecology of Lyme disease in North America. It describes how humans get sick, why some years and places are so risky and others not. It challenges dogma - for instance, that risk is closely tied to the abundance of deer - and replaces it with a new understanding that embraces the complexity of species and their interactions. It describes why the place where Lyme disease emerged - coastal New England - set researchers on mistaken pathways. It shows how tiny acorns have enormous impacts on our probability of getting sick, why biodiversity is good for our health, why living next to a small woodlot is dangerous, and why Lyme disease is an excellent model system for understanding many other human and animal diseases. Intended for an audience of professional and student ecologists, epidemiologists, and other health scientists, it is written in an informal style accessible also to non-scientists interested in human health and conservation.

Preparing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (FAO Animal Production and Health Manual) (Paperback, Revised edition): Food... Preparing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (FAO Animal Production and Health Manual) (Paperback, Revised edition)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
R590 R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Save R34 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) represents a threat to poultry industries worldwide and to people's livelihoods, and a potential threat to human health. The international community has a vested interest in minimizing the spread of this disease. Countries may be under threat of introduction of HPAI through unregulated poultry trade and marketing practices and, on rare occasions, exposure of poultry to wild birds, especially waterfowl. FAO and the World Organisation for Animal Health have prepared the first edition of this manual to help national animal health authorities and other stakeholders prepare for a possible incursion of HPAI, detect disease as soon as possible and respond as rapidly as possible to contain the disease. This second edition reflects lessons learned and provides additional details. This manual is an invaluable source of useful information for anyone involved in poultry-keeping and animal health practices.

The Evolution and Emergence of RNA Viruses (Hardcover, New): Edward C Holmes The Evolution and Emergence of RNA Viruses (Hardcover, New)
Edward C Holmes
R3,854 Discovery Miles 38 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

RNA viruses provide unique insights into the patterns and processes of evolutionary change in real time. The study of viral evolution is especially topical given the growing awareness that emerging and re-emerging diseases (most of which are caused by RNA viruses) represent a major threat to public health. However, while the study of viral evolution has developed rapidly in the last 30 years, relatively little attention has been directed toward linking work on the mechanisms of viral evolution within cells or individual hosts, to the epidemiological outcomes of these processes. This novel book fills this gap by considering the patterns and processes of viral evolution across their entire range of spatial and temporal scales. The Evolution and Emergence of RNA Viruses provides a comprehensive overview of RNA virus evolution, with a particular focus on genomic and phylogenetic approaches. This is the first book to link mechanisms of viral evolution with disease dynamics, using high-profile examples in emergence and evolution such as influenza, HIV, dengue fever, and rabies. It also reveals the underlying evolutionary processes by which emerging viruses cross species boundaries and spread in new hosts.

Ecology and Evolution of Parasitism (Paperback, New): Frederic Thomas, Jean-Fran cois Gu egan, Francois Renaud Ecology and Evolution of Parasitism (Paperback, New)
Frederic Thomas, Jean-Fran cois Gu egan, Francois Renaud
R2,424 Discovery Miles 24 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Is it possible to omit parasites when studying free-living organisms? The answer is clearly no! Parasites have evolved independently in numerous animal lineages, and now make up a considerable proportion of the biodiversity of life. Ecologists, epidemiologists, conservationists and evolutionary biologists are increasingly aware of the universal significance of parasites to the study of ecology and evolution where they have become a powerful model system. This book provides a summary of the issues involved as well as an overview of the possibilities offered by this research topic including the practical applications for disease prevention. It uses well-documented case-studies across a range of scales to illustrate the main trends and prospects in this area, outlining areas for future research.
Ecology and Evolution of Parasitism is the first book to provide a broad synthesis of both the roles and consequences of pathogens on the ecology and evolution of free living systems. It focuses on hosts rather than the parasites themselves, integrating those aspects related to the ecology and the evolution of free-living species (sexual selection, behaviour, life history traits, regulation of populations etc.). The book includes examples across a range of scales from individuals to populations, communities and ecosystems.

Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Natural Populations (Paperback): B.T. Grenfell, A.P. Dobson Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Natural Populations (Paperback)
B.T. Grenfell, A.P. Dobson
R2,150 Discovery Miles 21 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the first major synthesis of theory and empirical knowledge regarding the ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases in natural, unmanaged, animal and plant populations. Throughout the book, the contributors develop a dialogue between the patterns observed in empirical studies of disease in natural populations and the mathematical models used to dissect and examine the observed epidemiological patterns. The book is divided into a number of reviews and group reports by experts in various fields. Two sections synthesize important issues relating to the dynamics of microparasites and macroparasites, while the others discuss spatial patterns in disease dynamics and the evolutionary biology of parasites, pathogens and their hosts. This book will be of use to graduate students and specialists in mathematical biology and epidemiology.

Palaeoecology and Palaeoenvironments of Late Cenozoic Mammals - Tributes to the Career of C.S. (Rufus) Churcher (Paperback):... Palaeoecology and Palaeoenvironments of Late Cenozoic Mammals - Tributes to the Career of C.S. (Rufus) Churcher (Paperback)
Kathlyn Stewart, Kevin Seymour
R1,511 Discovery Miles 15 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This unique volume of thirty essays, by fifty-three internationally known scholars, honours C.S. (Rufus) Churcher, the distinguished Canadian palaeontologist. The papers focus on late Cenozoic mammals in North America and Africa and provide both site-specific descriptions of faunas and their associated geological contexts, and more general syntheses of regional palaeoenvironments and biogeography. The volume provides a much-needed overview of current research. The stature of the researchers who have contributed to the volume, and the breadth of the material presented, is a reflection of Churcher’s diverse research interests. The first section contains eleven papers on the palaeoenvironment and palaeoecology of Quaternary mammals in North America; the second section has 9 contributions describing faunas and morphological analyses of North American Quaternary mammals; and the final section contains nine papers on the palaeoecology and palaeoenvironments of late Cenozoic mammals of Africa. In this final section, Alan Gentry pays tribute to Churcher by naming a species after him: Budorcas churcheri. The volume contains individual discussions of North American fossil prairie dogs, mastodons, zebras, short-faced bears, sabre cats, lions, giant armadillos, elk-moose, caribou and muskrats, as well as African hyaenas, zebras, hipparion horses, antelopes, rodents, and giraffes.

Advances in Hemodynamics and Hemorheology, Volume 1 (Hardcover): T. V. How Advances in Hemodynamics and Hemorheology, Volume 1 (Hardcover)
T. V. How
R3,521 Discovery Miles 35 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This series presents reviews covering all aspects of haemodynamics and haemorheology. Topics covered include the complexities of microcirculation, the rheology of blood and blood vessels, and the mechanics of blood flow in arteries and veins. The contributions aim to reflect the advances being made in experimental techniques and instrumentation for laboratory and clinical measurements and in numerical and mathematical modelling. Emphasis is placed on the scientific and engineering principles involved, but particular attention is also given to the clinical significance of this area of research. Topics covered by this volume include viscoelastic properties of blood and blood analogues; blood flow through narrow tubes; and numerical modelling of blood flow.

Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Natural Populations (Hardcover, New): B.T. Grenfell, A.P. Dobson Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Natural Populations (Hardcover, New)
B.T. Grenfell, A.P. Dobson
R4,013 Discovery Miles 40 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the first major synthesis of theory and empirical knowledge regarding the ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases in natural, unmanaged, animal and plant populations. Throughout the book, the contributors develop a dialogue between the patterns observed in empirical studies of disease in natural populations and the mathematical models used to dissect and examine the observed epidemiological patterns. The book is divided into a number of reviews and group reports by experts in various fields. Two sections synthesize important issues relating to the dynamics of microparasites and macroparasites, while the others discuss spatial patterns in disease dynamics and the evolutionary biology of parasites, pathogens and their hosts. This book will be of use to graduate students and specialists in mathematical biology and epidemiology.

Autoimmune Disease Models (Hardcover): Irun R. Cohen, Ariel Miller Autoimmune Disease Models (Hardcover)
Irun R. Cohen, Ariel Miller
R2,196 Discovery Miles 21 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Because autoimmune disorders can wreak havoc in both humans and animals, these disorders are now the objects of intense and focused research. This book details specific animal models for a variety of autoimmune disorders. The contributors are recognized authorities who deal with the panoply of experimentally induced autoimmune disorders, including encephalomyelitis, allergic neuritis, uveoretinitis, myocarditis, and hepatitis. Also included are discussions of spontaneously appearing diseases such as autoimmune thyroiditis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Many other disorders are also covered in this comprehensive guide. Certain to be an aid in the planning of individual experiments and broader research programs, this book will be a valuable addition to the library of all practicing immunologists interested in immune system function and dysfunction.

Parasitic Protozoa (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Kreier P. Julius Parasitic Protozoa (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Kreier P. Julius
R8,887 Discovery Miles 88 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Updated and much expanded, the Second Edition of Parasitic Protozoa is designed to be useful to physicians, veterinarians, and research scientists concerned with diseases caused by protozoa in man, and in domestic and wild animals including fish, mollusks and insects, as well as the more commonly considered vertebrate animals. Each section contains information on disease pathogens, treatment, diagnosis, and epidemiology of the diseases caused by the various protozoans. The book is not limited to these medically-oriented subjects, but treats taxonomy, morphology, and metabolism of the organisms in such a way as to be of interest to scientists and graduate students working in the field of protozoology. The entire edition, published in ten volumes, is arranged so that subjects of common interest occupy individual volumes.

Parasitic Protozoa (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Julius P. Kreier Parasitic Protozoa (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Julius P. Kreier
R2,206 Discovery Miles 22 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Updated and much expanded, the Second Edition of Parasitic Protozoa is designed to be useful to physicians, veterinarians, and research scientists concerned with diseases caused by protozoa in man, and in domestic and wild animals including fish, mollusks and insects, as well as the more commonly considered vertebrate animals. Each section contains information on disease pathogens, treatment, diagnosis, and epidemiology of the diseases caused by the various protozoans. The book is not limited to these medically-oriented subjects, but treats taxonomy, morphology, and metabolism of the organisms in such a way as to be of interest to scientists and graduate students working in the field of protozoology. The entire edition, published in ten volumes, is arranged so that subjects of common interest occupy individual volumes.

Parasitic Protozoa (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Julius P. Kreier, John R. Baker Parasitic Protozoa (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Julius P. Kreier, John R. Baker
R2,786 Discovery Miles 27 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Updated and much expanded, the Second Edition of Parasitic Protozoa is designed to be useful to physicians, veterinarians, and research scientists concerned with diseases caused by protozoa in man, and in domestic and wild animals including fish, mollusks and insects, as well as the more commonly considered vertebrate animals. Each section contains information on disease pathogens, treatment, diagnosis, and epidemiology of the diseases caused by the various protozoans. The book is not limited to these medically-oriented subjects, but treats taxonomy, morphology, and metabolism of the organisms in such a way as to be of interest to scientists and graduate students working in the field of protozoology. The entire edition, published in ten volumes, is arranged so that subjects of common interest occupy individual volumes.

Epizootiology of Insect Diseases (Hardcover): J.R. Fuxa Epizootiology of Insect Diseases (Hardcover)
J.R. Fuxa
R7,418 Discovery Miles 74 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the first book devoted to the epidemiology or epizootiology of insect pathogens. All aspects of the subject are covered, including general principles, concepts and definitions, strategies and methods for research, modeling, factors that influence epizootics, area-wide patterns of disease, all the groups of disease, and practical aspects, such as enhancing disease in pest species, controlling it in beneficial insects or in insect rearing. Material not readily found elsewhere is provided, such as modeling entomopathogen epizootics, general reviews of the epizootiology of various pathogen groups, consideration of microbial control from an epizootiological point of view and a general review of epizootiology in prevention of insect disease. The book offers the most comprehensive bibliography of this subject anywhere, in a well illustrated format.

Pathology of the Developing Mouse - A Systematic Approach (Hardcover): Brad Bolon Pathology of the Developing Mouse - A Systematic Approach (Hardcover)
Brad Bolon
R5,129 Discovery Miles 51 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pathology of the Developing Mouse provides, in so far as feasible, one complete reference on the design, analysis, and interpretation of abnormal findings that may be detected in developing mice before and shortly after birth. In particular, this book is designed specifically to be not only a "how to do" manual for developmental pathology experimentation in mice but, more importantly, a "how to interpret" resource for pathologists and other biomedical scientists faced for the first or hundredth time with defining the significance of distorted features in some fantastic murine developmental monstrosity. The topics covered in this volume include a full range of subjects encountered when building and wielding a developmental pathology tool kit: baseline anatomic and physiologic traits of developing mice principles of good experimental design and statistical analysis for mouse developmental pathology studies procedures for anatomic pathology examinations, to evaluate structural changes at the macroscopic (gross), microscopic (cells and tissues), and ultrastructural (subcellular) levels, suing conventional autopsy-based or novel non-invasive imaging techniques; methods for clinical pathology testing, to assess the biochemical and cellular composition of tissues and fluids; options and protocols for in situ molecular pathology analysis, to undertake site-specific explorations of the various mechanisms responsible for producing adverse findings (i.e., "lesions") during development; and well-referenced and illustrated guides to the interpretation of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology changes in the animal (embryos, fetuses, neonates, and juveniles) and its support system (placenta).

Lyme Disease - The Ecology of a Complex System (Paperback): Richard Ostfeld Lyme Disease - The Ecology of a Complex System (Paperback)
Richard Ostfeld
R1,100 Discovery Miles 11 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most human diseases come from nature, from pathogens that live and breed in non-human animals and are "accidentally" transmitted to us. Human illness is only the culmination of a complex series of interactions among species in their natural habitats. To avoid exposure to these pathogens, we must understand which species are involved, what regulates their abundance, and how they interact. Lyme disease affects the lives of millions of people in the US, Europe, and Asia. It is the most frequently reported vector-borne disease in the United States; About 20,000 cases have been reported each year over the past five years, and tens of thousands more go unrecognized and unreported. Despite the epidemiological importance of understanding variable LD risk, such pursuit has been slow, indirect, and only partially successful, due in part to an overemphasis on identifying the small subset of 'key players' that contribute to Lyme disease risk, as well as a general misunderstanding of effective treatment options. This controversial book is a comprehensive, synthetic review of research on the ecology of Lyme disease in North America. It describes how humans get sick, why some years and places are so risky and others not. It challenges dogma - for instance, that risk is closely tied to the abundance of deer - and replaces it with a new understanding that embraces the complexity of species and their interactions. It describes why the place where Lyme disease emerged - coastal New England - set researchers on mistaken pathways. It shows how tiny acorns have enormous impacts on our probability of getting sick, why biodiversity is good for our health, why living next to a small woodlot is dangerous, and why Lyme disease is an excellent model system for understanding many other human and animal diseases. Intended for an audience of professional and student ecologists, epidemiologists, and other health scientists, it is written in an informal style accessible also to non-scientists interested in human health and conservation.

Animal Coronaviruses (Hardcover): Shraddha Gautam Animal Coronaviruses (Hardcover)
Shraddha Gautam
R4,441 Discovery Miles 44 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Genetic Causes of Cardiac Disease (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019): Jeanette Erdmann, Alessandra Moretti Genetic Causes of Cardiac Disease (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Jeanette Erdmann, Alessandra Moretti
R2,568 Discovery Miles 25 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a comprehensive summary of the latest developments in the field of the genomics of cardiac disease. Written and edited by leading clinicians and scientists involved in the analysis and therapy of genetic cardiac disorders, it discusses the genetic causes of a variety of cardiac diseases, such as the complex genetics and etiology of congenital heart diseases. It also explores sex differences in prevalent diseases, genetics-based therapeutic strategies and the use of various animal models and alternatives. The book is intended for research scientists and clinical scientists in the cardiovascular field, human geneticists and cardiologists.

Mouse Models of Innate Immunity - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2019): Irving C. Allen Mouse Models of Innate Immunity - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2019)
Irving C. Allen
R5,182 Discovery Miles 51 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This second edition presents methods and protocols to aid readers in the design and execution of experiments used to define critical elements associated with innate immune system function. New and updated chapters detail protocols on in vitro and ex vivo studies in key cell types associated with innate immunity and with in vivo protocols used to study immune system function in the mouse. Additionally, chapters describe methods to evaluate innate immune function and new protocols associated with autism, cancer, microfluidics platforms, and CRISPR systems. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easy to use, Mouse Models of Innate Immunity: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition will serve the research community by providing expert advice and protocols that allow both experienced and novice investigators to successfully plan, implement, and assess disease processes associated with the innate immune system.

Pre-Clinical Models - Techniques and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Paul C. Guest Pre-Clinical Models - Techniques and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Paul C. Guest
R4,469 Discovery Miles 44 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume details reviews and protocols on the development and analysis of both cellular and animal-based pre-clinical models in a number of medical areas, including metabolic disorders, longevity, cancer, heart disease and psychiatric disorders. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Pre-Clinical Models: Techniques and Protocols aims to provide methods that describe the context of specific disease or therapeutic areas.

Achieving Sustainable Production of Pig Meat Volume 1 - Safety, Quality and Sustainability (Hardcover): Alan Mathew Achieving Sustainable Production of Pig Meat Volume 1 - Safety, Quality and Sustainability (Hardcover)
Alan Mathew; Contributions by Peter R. Davies, Jan Dahl, Paul Ebner, Yingying Hong, …
R4,173 Discovery Miles 41 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Pig meat is the most widely-consumed meat in the world. Previous growth in production has relied, in part, on more intensive systems. In meeting rising demand, these systems face challenges such as the ongoing threat of zoonotic diseases, the need to improve feed efficiency in the face of rising costs, the need to reduce the environmental impact of pig production and increasing concerns about animal welfare. This volume looks first at the main zoonoses affecting pigs and how they can be controlled. It then reviews the latest research on aspects of meat quality such as flavour, colour, texture and nutritional quality. Finally, it assesses ways of monitoring and reducing the environmental impact of pig production. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for researchers in swine science, producers, government and other organisations involved in supporting pig production. It is accompanied by two companion volumes which focus on animal breeding, nutrition, health and welfare.

Diseases of Poultry (Hardcover): Nada Ben Abdallah Diseases of Poultry (Hardcover)
Nada Ben Abdallah
R4,657 R4,417 Discovery Miles 44 170 Save R240 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Poultry industry has become a very significant element in the agricultural sector worldwide. It is also important to consider the fact that technological advancement and innovation has contributed greatly towards improving the effectiveness and efficiency in poultry production, especially when it comes to nutrition, housing of the poultry, genetic and disease, and health management in poultry. In the last few decades, poultry industry has encountered several challenges, including avian influenza outbreak in Asia that spread throughout 2005 and early 2006. There are several factors that influence the economic viability of today's poultry production. For poultry business to flourish and be successful, all these factors must be accounted for. Poultry disease is one of these factors that play a significant role. This book has highlighted various diseases that must be controlled and improved. The purpose of this poultry book is to offer important insights and references about general health and various diseases for poultry to those involved in the industry. Although this book has been written conclusively to meet all requirements of diseases in poultry farming, it has also incorporated all the relevant information that can be used by agricultural students, veterinary professionals, teachers, poultry management staffs and consultants, and even various governmental staffs involved in agricultural sector. Therefore, it was considered necessary to update the content of this book with fundamental format. For instance, there are several chapters on various diseases that affect poultry production. These included diseases related to bacteria, fungi, virus, parasitic, nutrition deficiency, malformations and other defects in poultry. Reclassification of each chapter was done to provide in-depth description of causal factor, prevention, and treatment of the diseases. Productivity and profitability in poultry are improved through the application of viable principles of biosecurity, vaccination, and proper poultry farm management. This helps in reducing potential losses that result from both erosive and catastrophic poultry infections. There are several protective and control measures given to help in dealing with occurrence of these diseases. These include maintaining strict hygienic programmes as well as biosecurity to keep these diseases out of poultry. Additionally, the book provides information on various poultry diseases aspects, such as transmission, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and control measures.

Small Animal Cytologic Diagnosis (Hardcover): Anne M. Barger, Amy MacNeill Small Animal Cytologic Diagnosis (Hardcover)
Anne M. Barger, Amy MacNeill
R2,670 Discovery Miles 26 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Presents clinically applicable information about the use of cytology Presents cases at the end of each chapter that help veterinarians appreciate the usefulness of cytology in ensuring a high quality diagnosis in their practice Includes chapters written by experts from around the world Contains more than 1300 superb illustrations. The colour schemes used throughout the book fit with the colours often seen with cytological staining, keeping the appearance of the book consistent, easy to look at and enjoyable to use. The book is divided up into chapters based on anatomical region, making it very easy to locate information required for assistance with a specific case. Tissue-specific chapters focus on diseases of a particular area, always in comparison to normal tissue. Unlike in other books, ocular and aural cytology hasn't been grouped together as 'organs of special senses' and instead each have their own detailed chapters, providing a good breadth of information. Multiple cytological images are provided for the same sample, providing multiple views of what may be seen. Summary tables give a quick reference that can be easily understood and used for real life scenarios. The writing uses technical language where appropriate but without overcomplicating the information presented. Compared to other textbooks, this is very accessible and easy to understand. The book is priced more affordably than the main competitor: Raskin & Meyer 'Canine and Feline Cytology' and it is more easily understandable, approachable, with more and better images.

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