Dieses Heft umfasst folgende vier Berichte: 1. Bericht zur Futtermitteluberwachung: Die Futtermittelkontrolle stellt die Unbedenklichkeit tierischer Lebensmittel fur die menschliche Gesundheit sicher, schutzt die Tiergesundheit, verhindert die Gefahrdung des Naturhaushaltes und erhalt und verbessert die Leistungsfahigkeit der Tiere. 2. Nationaler Ruckstandskontrollplan (NRKP) fur Lebensmittel tierischen Ursprungs: Der NRKP ist ein Programm zur EU-weiten Uberwachung von Lebensmitteln tierischer Herkunft hinsichtlich Ruckstanden gesundheitlich unerwunschter Stoffe. 3. Bericht zum Schnellwarnsystem: Das Schnellwarnsystem dient dem raschen und effizienten behordeninternen Informationsaustausch zwischen allen EU-Mitgliedsstaaten in den Bereichen Produkt- und Lebensmittelsicherheit. 4. Inspektionsbericht des Lebensmittel- und Veterinaramtes (FVO) hinsichtlich Einhaltung der EU-Rechtsvorschriften in den Bereichen Lebensmittel- und Futtermittelsicherheit und qualitat, Pflanzen- und Tiergesundheit und Tierschutz."

Das Lebensmittelmonitoring ist ein gemeinsam von Bund und Landern durchgefuhrtes Untersuchungsprogramm, das die amtliche Lebensmitteluberwachung der Bundeslander erganzt. Wahrend die Lebensmitteluberwachung vor allem durch verdachts- und risikoorientierte Untersuchungen die Einhaltung lebensmittelrechtlicher Vorschriften kontrolliert, ist das Lebensmittelmonitoring ein System wiederholter reprasentativer Messungen und Bewertungen von Gehalten an unerwunschten Stoffen wie Pflanzenschutzmitteln, Schwermetallen und anderen Kontaminanten in und auf Lebensmitteln. Mit Hilfe des Lebensmittelmonitorings konnen mogliche gesundheitliche Risiken fur die Verbraucher erkannt und abgestellt werden. Im Jahr 2005 wurden insgesamt 5159 Proben von 50 Lebensmitteln bzw. -gruppen in- und auslandischer Herkunft untersucht."

This practical manual to the diagnostic characteristics of the bacteria likely to be encountered in public health laboratories and medical and veterinary practice has been extensively revised. It is suitable for all bacteriological laboratories using traditional diagnostic methods. This edition contains up-to-date contributions and key references by experts. Included are new sections on rapid and mechanized test methods, and on the laboratory applications of computer theory and practice to the identification of bacteria. The importance of laboratory control and proficiency procedures are emphasized. The Appendices give details of the laboratory methods and media for all the recommended diagnostic tests, and provide abstracts of the official guidelines for bacterial nomenclature and names.

"Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff, Second Edition" is the premier reference on shelter medicine. Divided into sections on management, species-specific animal husbandry, infectious disease, animal cruelty, shelter programs, behavior, and spay/neuter, the new edition has been reformatted in a more user-friendly design with briefer chapters and information cross-referenced between chapters. Maintaining a herd health approach, new and expanded chapters address issues of husbandry, infectious disease management, behavior forensics, population management, forensic toxicology, animal cruelty and hoarding, enrichment in shelters, spay/neuter, and shelter design.

Now in full color, this fully updated new edition delivers a vast array of knowledge necessary to provide appropriate and humane care for shelter animals. Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and shelter professionals will find this to be the go-to resource on the unique aspects of shelter medicine that help facilitate operating a modern, efficient, and humane shelter.

This new edition of the bestselling Clinical Signs in Small Animal Medicine presents 800 all new color photographs of the highest quality, with detailed captions that focus on key pointers to diagnosis and treatment. The book is organised into chapters by body system, each beginning with a list of 'Clinical Pearls'. These amusing and accurate key points will be invaluable when considering conditions or highlighting common concerns. Within each chapter, the superb photographs of real cases are annotated with brief, key information that provides a succinct and useful reminder of lessons learned.

5* Doody's Review: 98/100! Featuring a new author team, this seminal book has been completely updated and significantly expanded. Following an outline of the basic elements of ophthalmic science relevant to study and practice, the authors provide a detailed description and discussion of each condition including etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy, as well as a section dedicated to presumed inherited eye disorders. The focus throughout remains on the clinical needs of the practitioner and the student. Beautifully illustrated in full color, the book is aimed at trainee and practicing veterinarians interested in all types of ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Although the focus is on small animals, there is additional material on the horse and the cow. For this edition, a diverse group of authors from many geographic regions of training and practice offer a breadth of clinical expertise.

Now in its fourth edition, Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits has become a standard text for veterinary pathologists, laboratory animal veterinarians, students, and others interested in these species. The standard reference on the pathogenesis and cardinal diagnostic features of diseases of mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and rabbits Expanded coverage of rabbit disease, normal anatomic features, and biology Over 450 color photographs illustrating gross and microscopic pathology Companion website offering images from the text in PowerPoint