Umfassende Darstellung der notwendigen Kompetenzen, um eine hochwertige tierarztliche Versorgung von Wassertieren zu gewahrleisten Das Werk Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine enthalt systematische, ausserst praktische Richtlinien fur die Behandlung von Meeressaugern, Amphibien, Fischen und Wirbellosen in der tierarztlichen Praxis. Entsprechend den neun Kernbereichen des tierarztlichen Zertifizierungsprogramms der WAVMA (CertAqV-Programm) behandelt dieses umfassende klinische Nachschlagewerk die Themenbereiche Taxonomie, Anatomie und Physiologie von Wassertieren, Wasserqualitat und naturliche Lebensgrundlagen, Diagnose, Behandlung und Pravention von Krankheiten bei Wassertieren und weitere Themen. Der massgebliche Leitfaden soll den Lesern helfen, die notwendigen Kompetenzen, Fahigkeiten und Erfahrungen fur eine fachgerechte Behandlung von Wassertieren zu erwerben und nachzuweisen. Dazu bietet das Werk: * Eine besondere Berucksichtigung der von der Weltorganisation fur Tiergesundheit (OIE) formulierten Ersttagskompetenzen * Ausfuhrliche Erlauterungen der Pathobiologie und Epidemiologie in Bezug auf Wasserkrankheiten, oeffentliche Gesundheit, Zoonosen und die Sicherheit von Erzeugnissen aus Meeresfruchten * Aktuelle Informationen zu relevanten Gesetzen, Vorschriften und Richtlinien Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine ist ein unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk fur Studierende der Veterinarmedizin und Tierarzte, die sich fur die Behandlung von Wassertieren interessieren, sowie fur Tierarzte im Bereich der aquatischen Veterinarmedizin, die sich von der WAVMA zertifizieren lassen oder die Ersttagskompetenzen der OIE erwerben moechten.

The welfare of domestic poultry. particularly those kept under intensive housing conditions is a subject ~n which many. often divergent and conflicting views. are held. This divergence, may be the result either of insufficient knowledge of the facts of particular poultry husbandry systems or a differing interpretation of those facts. With regard to poultry and the laying hen in particular. there is a need to gather together a basic knowledge of avian behaviour in all the circumstances and systems of husbandry under which birds are presently being kept. That knowledge should lead to the development of interpretative and hopefully predictive theories which in turn will allow us to meet the recommendations of Article 3 of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes: 'that animals shall be housed, provided with food. water and care in a manner which - having regard to their species and to their degree of development. adaptation and domestication - is appropriate to their physiological and ethological needs in accordance with established experience and scientific knowledge'. In furtherance of those objectives a small group of specialists in poultry physiology and ethology. both from within and outside the European Community met by invitation of the Commission in Luxembourg between 11 and 13 March 1980. Their objective was to discuss what is already known. and can be agreed on. of the normal physiology and ethological range of the laying hen.

The transport of farm livestock was the subject of the seminar held from 7 - 8 July 1981 at the Commission of the European Communities (CECl, Directorate General for Agriculture, Brussels as part of the work of the Division Coordinating Agricultural Research. The aims of the seminar were to examine the knowledge available on how the physiology and behaviour of animals may change during transport; to consider the significance of these changes in relation to welfare and economics and to assess those actions which as experimental projects or observational studies might be proposed to fill the most important gaps in our knowledge of the welfare of farm animals during transport. A number of conclusions can be drawn from the proceedings: 1. Much knowledge is available from both scientific observations and practical experience which could be used to improve the transport of livestock. Methods of loading, the construction of vehicles, ships, crates and aircraft could benefit from the application of existing knowledge. It is less clear whether it is best to concentrate on disseminating existing knowledge by education and advice or to contemplate more regulations. 2. Losses by down-grading at slaughter can largely be attributed to the ways in which animals are transported and handled.

It is thirty years since the technique of high-yield preparation of isolated hepatocytes, by collagenase perfusion of the liver, was published. The original method described by Berry and Friend has undergone many minor modifications by other workers, and the two-step procedure introduced by Seglen in 1976 has become the most frequent way to prepare hepatocyte suspensions. An important development introduced by Bissell in 1973 was the use of the cells as the first step in monolayer culture. The availability of the isolated hepatocyte preparation as cells in suspension or culture has undoubtedly facilitated research on the liver. This was emphasised in our book, published (with Dr. Greg Barritt) in 1990, which described in detail methods of preparation and the properties of the isolated hepatocytes. It also discussed the usefulness of the preparation for the study of intermediary and xenobiotic metabolism, calcium ion transport, and the growth and differentiation of hepatocytes in culture. The book also touched briefly on a range of specialised techniques, including peri fusion, subcellular fractionation, transplantation, cryopreservation and measurement of intracellular pH. Although standard procedures for the manipulation of hepatocytes have not changed a great deal in ten years, they have undoubtedly been refined. This applies particularly to hepatocyte culture techniques, cryopreservation, and even to preparation of hepatocyte suspensions, where it is now feasible to use purified enzymes. There is also much more emphasis on the use and study of human hepatocytes, particularly in the field of pharmacology and therapeutics.

Molecular farming has been hailed as the "third wave" of genetically-modified organisms produced through biotechnology for the bio-based economy of the future. Unlike products of the first wave, such as herbicide resistant crop plants, which were perceived to benefit only the farmers who used them and the agrochemical companies who developed them, products of molecular farming are designed specifically for the benefit of the consumer. Such products could be purified from food or non-food organisms for a range of applications in industry, as well as animal and human health. Alternatively, the products of this technology could be consumed more directly in some edible format, such as milk, eggs, fruits or vegetables. There is a rapidly-growing interest Qn the part of the public as well as in the medical community in the role food plays in health, especially in the immunophysiological impact of food over and above the role of basic nutrition.

The Welfare of Animals is an exciting book that will stimulate and provoke its readers. It describes many problems faced by animals - those we use for food, for pleasure or in research, and those simply but harshly affected by shrinking habitats in the face of the ever-growing human population. And yet it is not a depressing read. It focuses not only on the difficulties that animals face, but on their capacity for free-choice, for joy and excitement, and on the possible ways in which the planet can be shared between species if only we take the time and trouble to think more carefully about the impact of our actions. Clive Phillips moved from the United Kingdom to take up a Foundation Chair in Animal Welfare at the University of Queensland, becoming Australia's first Professor of Animal Welfare in 2003. This cultural leap, combined with his travels in countries like Malaysia and Borneo, permits him the unique and broad perspective that forms the backbone of this book. Eschewing the normal territory patrolled by the animal scientist (explaining the physiological basis of the stress response or causation of abnormal behaviour), Clive ventures into jungles and deserts, city centres and tribal homelands, and presents a book that remarkably and successfully combines travel-diary, nature notes, social and cultural history.

Gary Wobeser's successful book from 1994 has been completely updated and enlarged in a new second edition. An in-depth overview of the available techniques for the investigation and management of disease in free-ranging animals is provided. The subjects are illustrated with examples drawn from around the world, with emphasis on the special requirements involved in working with wild animals. The book draws on the author 's training as a wildlife biologist.

This volume provides broad insights to the most recent discoveries in telomere biology, with current applications in tumor diagnostics and future potentials in therapy. Special features of diverse organisms are presented, with ciliates, the "telomerase discoverer organisms"; yeasts, the "molecular genetisists' toy for eukaryotes"; including plants and insects as well. 28 chapters were written by a group of leading research scientists, working in the telomere/telomerase fields today. This book will be a core reference for any physician, scientist or "educated reader" with an interest in the exciting developments in this research field.

This volume brings together current research on the behavior, ecology, reproduction, and life history of baboons of the genus Papio, shedding light on what makes baboons successful. The book focuses on issues such as infanticide, mating strategies and investment, hybridization and genetics. The findings have broad applications to understanding the evolution of complex life history adaptations in other primates, and of humans in particular.

Behaviour problems are a significant cause of companion animal relinquishment and euthanasia. This book provides up to date information about animal behaviour as well as practical advice on how veterinary practice professionals can manage undesirable animal behaviour and give down to earth, appropriate and trusted advice to owners. This book: * Covers the important aspects of behaviour in dogs, cats, rabbits and rodents, parrots and birds, as well as how this behaviour has adapted to the domestic environment. * Discusses the role of the veterinary practice in improving the emotional experience of animals attending the veterinary practice, including practice design, socialisation classes for young animals and effective communication with owners. * Covers the clinical decision-making process in managing the signs of undesirable behaviour, appropriately handling pets in the practice to minimise distress, as well as: behavioural first aid, referral to a specialist, medical influences on behaviour and decisions about euthanasia. This practical and accessible book gives all the essential information needed by veterinary professionals in order to advise clients on the behaviour and well-being of animals in their care.

Die 2. Auflage von Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery ist eine sorgfaltige UEberarbeitung und Erweiterung der 1. Auflage und bietet praktische Informationen fur Veterinarmediziner, die Geflugeltiere und kleinere Geflugelbestande behandeln. Das Buch ist ein umfassender Leitfaden zu samtlichen Aspekten der Haltung, medizinischen und chirurgischen Betreuung von Geflugel in Hinterhofhaltung. Sieben neue Kapitel befassen sich mit den Bereichen Toxikologie, Euthanasie, Pathologie, Verhalten, medizinische Versorgung von Jagdvoegeln, Impfung und Medikation. Das Referenzwerk ist zum schnellen Nachschlagen nach Organsystem strukturiert und untersutzt Veterinarmediziner, die regelmassig oder gelegentlich Geflugeltiere behandeln, bei Diagnose und Management von Huhnern in Hinterhofhaltung. Mehr als 400 Farbfotos helfen bei der Identifizierung von Rassen und Diagnostik. Der klinische Fokus unterstutzt Veterinarmediziner in jeder Hinsicht beim Erstellen von Diagnose- und Behandlungsplanen. Die Kapitel stammen von fuhrenden Experten fur Vogelmedizin und Vogelchirurgie. Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery ist ein Muss fur jeden Veterinarmediziner, der gelegentlich oder regelmassig Geflugeltiere in Hinterhofhaltung betreut. - Umfassender Leitfaden fur die Diagnose und Behandlung von Geflugeltieren in Hinterhofhaltung. - Bietet praktische Informationen zu Haltung, medizinischer und chirurgischer Behandlung. - Folgt einem individualmedizinischen Ansatz und unterstutzt Praktiker beim Erstellen von Diagnose- und Behandlungsplanen fur einzelne Tiere oder kleine Tierbestande. - Die neue Auflage wurde erheblich erweitert, viele Kapitel um neue Inhalte sowie sieben neue Kapitel. - Neue Kapitel behandeln die Themenkomplexe Toxikologie, Euthanasie, Pathologie, Verhalten, medizinische Versorgung von Jagdvoegeln, Impfung und Medikation. - Enthalt noch mehr Farbfotos, um Rasse und Erkrankung noch besser identifizieren zu koennen. - Begleitende Website.

The newly revised Second Edition of Bovine Reproduction delivers a comprehensive overview of all major issues in bovine reproduction. Written by leading experts in the subject, the book is an indispensable reference for any veterinarian dealing with bovine fertility.

Bovine Reproduction is divided into sections on the bull, the cow, the neonate, and assisted reproduction techniques. New chapters cover new gene manipulation technologies, managing problem donors, lameness, and more. Outdated and redundant information from the First Edition has been removed and replaced by coverage of new diseases, technologies, procedures, techniques, and approaches to fertility problems.

A new companion website provides images and tables from the book in PowerPoint format. In addition to more than 675 full-color images, readers will also benefit from:

• A thorough discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the bull, including the endocrine and exocrine function of bovine testes and the thermoregulation of the testes
• An exploration of breeding and health management of bulls, including the evaluation of breeding soundness and ultrasound examination of the reproductive tract
• An examination of the anatomy, physiology, and the breeding and health management of cows, including fetal programming, the reproductive tract microbiome, and a section on obstetrics and reproductive surgery
• A review of the management of both critical care of the neonate and effective colostrum assessment and provision
• An introduction to assisted and advanced reproductive technologies

A practical and comprehensive reference, Bovine Reproduction is a must-have purchase for bovine practitioners, theriogenologists, animal scientists, veterinary students, and residents with an interest in cattle.

This two-volume textbook provides a comprehensive overview on the broad field of Animal Biotechnology with a special focus on livestock reproduction and breeding. The reader will be introduced to a variety of state-of-the-art technologies and emerging genetic tools and their applications in animal production. Also, ethics and legal aspects of animal biotechnology will be discussed and new trends and developments in the field will be critically assessed. The two-volume work is a must-have for graduate students, advanced undergraduates and researchers in the field of veterinary medicine, genetics and animal biotechnology. This first volume mainly focuses on artificial insemination, embryo transfer technologies in diverse animal species and cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos.

Most of the future increase in livestock production is expected to occur in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Cattle are the most numerous of the ruminant species in the tropics and provide the largest quantity of animal food products. More than one-third of the world's cattle are found in the tropics. Disease is the major factor which prohibits full utilization of these regions for cattle production. Various infectious and transmissible viral, rick ettsial, bacterial, and particularly protozoan and helminthic diseases, are widespread in the tropics and exert a heavy toll on the existing cattle industry there. This uncontrolled disease situation also discourages investment in cattle industries by private and government sectors. In Africa alone, it is estimated that 125 million head of cattle could be accommodated in the tropical rainbelt if the disease and other animal husbandry factors could be resolved. The potential of efficient cattle production under more favorable conditions prompted various international agencies to establish a multi million dollar International Laboratory for Research in Animal Diseases (ILRAD) in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. In South America, principal sites for raising cattle are shifting to the savannah lands because the more fertile soils are being used for crop produc tion, however, in the savannahs also, disease remains the most powerful deterrent in implementing the cattle industry."

Das Tierschutzgesetz vom 24. Juli 1972 war die erste Neufassung des Tierschutzrechts in Deutschland seit dem Reichstierschutzgesetz aus dem Jahre 1933. In chronologischem Ablauf verfolgt der Autor den oft muhevollen Weg zu einem neuen modernen Tierschutzgesetz in der Zeit zwischen 1950 und 1972. Einen Schwerpunkt der Darstellung bildet die Arbeit der Tierschutzvereinigungen, die nicht mude wurden, fur ein reformiertes Tierschutzgesetz zu kampfen. Daneben zeigt der Autor die nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg veranderten Anforderungen an den Tierschutz - wie die wachsende Massentierhaltung und die zunehmende wissenschaftliche Forschung an Tieren - auf, vergleicht die zahlreichen Gesetzentwurfe und erlautert die entscheidenden Hindernisse und deren UEberwindung. Die Geschichte des Tierschutzrechts von 1950 bis 1972 ist nicht nur ein Stuck deutscher Rechts- und Zeitgeschichte. Immer noch hochaktuell macht sie deutlich, wie schwer es die Politik hat, auf einem moralisch so heiklen Gebiet die verschiedenen Anliegen angemessen zu berucksichtigen - die der Menschen, vor allem aber die der Tiere.

Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination offers an easy-to-follow guide to successfully executing a thorough physical exam in cats and dogs, with nearly 1,000 clinical photographs depicting step-by-step details. * Provides comprehensive, practical information on the physical examination in small animal patients * Presents nearly 1,000 color photographs with step-by-step details of the procedures and principles * Offers advice on preparing the examination room, useful tips, and concrete guidance for examining each body system * Outlines a systematic, in-depth approach to the initial examination in dogs and cats * Supports new and experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians alike in performing a thorough basic exam

Good communication skills provide better clinical outcomes and help avoid minor as well as major mistakes. Approximately 60-80% of negligence claims against vets are related to poor communication, with new graduates especially vulnerable. Communication skills are a growing part of the curriculum in veterinary schools, recognising how fundamental clear communication is to good practice. A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine covers why communication skills are important, the structure of typical communications and suggested approaches, veterinary specific communication pathways and sample scripts between vet and client. Scenarios covered include everyday communication, dealing with challenging situations, different species, different settings, and communication within the veterinary team. The aim is to instil confidence and competence, build professionalism and avoid problems. Most current teaching is based on a toolbox approach developed from the human medicine model. However, there is no set standard for teaching methodology which is why this is primarily a book for students but also includes a section for educators to provide guidance in this nascent subject.

No one is better placed to write the biography of Alf Wight, alias James Herriot, than the son who worked alongside him in the veterinary practice during the time that James Herriot became a best-selling author. In this warm and often poignant memoir Jim Wight writes of a man who, despite his huge success as a writer, remained unchanged by wealth and fame; an essentially private person whose family had to share him with his millions of fans throughout the world. Alf Wight was born in Sunderland, but moved a few weeks later to Glasgow; here he had a happy rough-and-tumble childhood. After training at the Glasgow Veterinary College he accepted a job in the Yorkshire town of Thirsk (aka Darrowby) where he remained in practice for over fifty years. The story of the young vet's journey to Thirsk to take up the post of assistant vet to Donald Sinclair (Siegfried Farnon) is one that is well-known through James Herriot's celebrated books, as well as two films and the All Creatures Great and Small television series. Alf Wight was respected and trusted by everyone whose animals he tended and, as James Herriot, loved by a huge and loyal readership the world over.

The new edition of this innovative textbook on clinical reasoning in veterinary medicine, provides a simple and logical approach for solving a wide range of clinical problems Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Practice: Problem Solved! 2nd Edition continues to provide a revolutionary approach for rapidly and efficiently solving clinical problems encountered in veterinary medicine. Featuring new problem-based clinical reasoning examples, the second edition expands its problem-based approach to cover new problems of the eye, of exotic pets, and in equine practice. Another new chapter describes the principles of professional reasoning and decision making. The text content and format is fully revised based on universal design principles and will make clinical reasoning simpler to understand for readers with different learning styles. Provides a logical approach to common clinical problems in small animal practice such as vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, weakness, gait abnormalities, bleeding and more Includes examples of common problems in exotic and equine practice and how to assess them using a problem-solving approach Offers the logical rationale for selecting diagnostic tests Features contributions by internationally recognised clinicians and educators in clinical and professional reasoning Helps veterinary practitioners clearly communicate their decision-making to animal owners Contains flowcharts and key step markers that illustrate the decision-making process Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Practice: Problem Solved! 2nd Edition is the perfect textbook for undergraduate veterinary students and an invaluable resource for new graduates and experienced veterinary practitioners alike.

The series of international symposia on Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (EBL) sponsored by the Commission of the European Communities, began in 1975 in Copenhagen. This latest symposium, the third, was held in Bologna, 5-7 November 1980. If we compare the two proceedings it is quite evident how much progress has been achieved in EBL research during these few years. Whereas in 1975 there were still discussions on the character isation and importance of the various identified antigens and the anti bodies against them, we now have evidence of base sequence variations of the bovine leukosis provirus derived from cattle in different conti nents, due to the world-wide cooperation on the subject. Disease control was still largely based on haematology, whereas now some countries are completely free, or on the verge of becoming completely free, of the disease following the introduction of serological methods of diagnosis. EBL research appears to me to be an excellent example of the pro duction of new fundamental research and its transfer to the applied disciplines of veterinary sciences. I must emphasise that this progress would not have been achieved if the CEC had not sponsored a number of projects and the meetings. I should like to thank the CEC for this continued sponsorship, Prof. Dr. Gentile, whose invaluable assistance helped to ensure the quality of the symposium and Janssen Services for their work in preparing the proceedings and assistance with the editing of the papers and dis cussion."