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Macrocyclic Lactones in Antiparasitic Therapy (Hardcover): J. Vercruysse, R.S. Rew Macrocyclic Lactones in Antiparasitic Therapy (Hardcover)
J. Vercruysse, R.S. Rew
R4,264 Discovery Miles 42 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Macrocyclic lactones are chemical compounds that represent the main treatment for parasitic diseases of animals, not only for helminth infections, but also a number of major ectoparasitic infestations. There has been no comprehensive book on this subject for more than a decade and this book fills this gap and provides detailed coverage of the basic science of these drugs and their mode of action, as well as their clinical use in farm and companion animals and in humans.

The Biology of Nematodes (Hardcover): Donald L. Lee The Biology of Nematodes (Hardcover)
Donald L. Lee
R7,496 Discovery Miles 74 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This book achieves an invaluable, contemporary picture of the phylum as a whole - Derek Wakelin - Parasitology

Asiatic Liver Fluke - From Basic Science to Public Health, Part B, Volume 102 (Hardcover): Banchob Sripa, Paul J Brindley Asiatic Liver Fluke - From Basic Science to Public Health, Part B, Volume 102 (Hardcover)
Banchob Sripa, Paul J Brindley
R5,119 Discovery Miles 51 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Asiatic Liver Fluke - From Basic Science to Public Health, Volume 102, is a well-known and respected outlet for detailed and comprehensive reviews written by experts covering all aspects of parasitology. This latest release covers topics of interest, including Plasmodium genetics: An approach to learn and end human, Leishmania tropica: what we know from experimental models, Extracellular vesicles in host-parasite interaction, Cathepsins and vaccines for fascioliasis, and Evolution in fungi and drug resistance.

Development and Formulation of Veterinary Dosage Forms (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Gregory Hardee, J Baggot Development and Formulation of Veterinary Dosage Forms (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Gregory Hardee, J Baggot
R5,276 Discovery Miles 52 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This up-to-the-minute Second Edition of an incomparable resource describes in detail the bases for developing dosage forms for use in animals-highlighting the data necessary to meet regulatory approval.
Demonstrates the successful characterization, control, and registration of new veterinary medicines
Thoroughly rewritten and enlarged to reflect the technical advances that have occurred since the previous edition, Development and Formulation of Veterinary Dosage Forms, Second Edition
discusses the reasons for dosage form selection
explains the latest available technologies
examines new drug therapeutics
reveals up-to-date techniques and applications for pharmacokinetic data
covers the formulation of products derived from biotechnology
elucidates recent analytical methods
shows how to determine the type of dosage form appropriate for particular species
and more
Written by a team of international authorities from North America and Europe and containing over 1100 bibliographic citation, figures, and tables, Development and Formulation of Veterinary Dosage Forms, Second Edition is an essential reference for pharmaceutical, animal, and quality control scientists; research pharmacists and pharmacologists; veterinarians; drug quality assurance and regulatory personnel in government and industry; pathologists; microbiologists; virologists; physiologists; toxicologists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

Advances in Parasitology, Volume 99 (Hardcover): David Rollinson, Russell Stothard Advances in Parasitology, Volume 99 (Hardcover)
David Rollinson, Russell Stothard
R5,145 Discovery Miles 51 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Advances in Parasitology, Volume 99, the latest in a series first published in 1963, contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews on all areas of interest in contemporary parasitology. The series includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, along with reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which help to shape current thinking and applications. This new release includes sections on climate change and NTDs, Leprosy, parasite cultures, molecular epidemiology of Anisakis and anisakiasis, evolution in triatomine vectors of Chagas disease, expanding the vector control toolbox for Malaria elimination, and parasites of the giant panda.

Principles of Veterinary Parasitology (Paperback): D. Jacobs Principles of Veterinary Parasitology (Paperback)
D. Jacobs
R1,337 Discovery Miles 13 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Principles of Veterinary Parasitology is a student-friendly introduction to veterinary parasitology. Written primarily to meet the immediate needs of veterinary students, this textbook outlines the essential parasitological knowledge needed to underpin clinical practice. Conceptual relationships between parasitic organisms, their biology and the diseases they cause are clearly illustrated. Help boxes and practical tips are included throughout alongside a wealth of colour photographs, drawings and life-cycle diagrams. Organised taxonomically with additional host-orientated chapters and focussing on parasites that commonly cause animal or zoonotic disease, welfare problems or economic losses, students worldwide will benefit from this straightforward and easy to comprehend introduction to veterinary parasitology. Key features include: * An easy to navigate textbook, providing information essential for clinical studies * Full colour throughout, with photographs, diagrams, life-cycles and help boxes for visual learners * A companion website including a pronunciation guide, self-assessment questions and further reading lists

Avian Medicine and Surgery - Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition): Neil A. Forbes, David... Avian Medicine and Surgery - Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Neil A. Forbes, David Sanchez-Migallon Guzman
R1,254 Discovery Miles 12 540 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This completely revamped second edition of Avian Medicine and Surgery includes over 260 all-new colour illustrated cases, with questions and answers fully exploring a breadth of diseases and disorders. Avian patients are a routine part of the veterinary case load and are being seen by many clinicians across the world. This book provides a unique quick reference for clinicians and a useful self-test for students by offering comprehensive, clinically-oriented information that can be quickly accessed, easily understood and applied. With contributions from leading international authorities with diverse fields of expertise, the book covers a wide range of disciplines, organ systems and species. The cases are presented in a random order, just as they would appear in daily practice, challenging the reader to address real clinical situation and offering, where possible, a comprehensive solution.

Coccidiosis in Livestock, Poultry, Companion Animals, and Humans (Paperback): J.P. Dubey Coccidiosis in Livestock, Poultry, Companion Animals, and Humans (Paperback)
J.P. Dubey
R1,461 Discovery Miles 14 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Coccidiosis is one of the most important diseases of livestock, particularly poultry, with billions of dollars spent on prevention worldwide. The disease is so important and pervasive that until recently, all poultry feed was medicated with coccidiostats, mainly antibiotics. With the rapid development of drug resistance, the search is on for alternative methods of control of coccidiosis in poultry. With chapters authored by internationally renowned scientists, this book covers coccidiosis in all major livestock species, including cattle, sheep, and goats. Special emphasis is given to poultry coccidiosis given the significant economic impact, and another chapter looks at intestinal coccidiosis in humans, including Cyclospora. Chapters discuss techniques, molecular biology, host-pathogen immunobiology and immunoprophylaxis, genetics and genomics, biology, and chemotherapy. Despite an explosion of research in the last 40 years, there has been no new book published discussing conventional coccidiosis for more than 25 years. This comprehensive review therefore answers an urgent need for a book dealing exclusively with conventional coccidia (Cystoisospora, Cyclospora). It provides concise, authoritative, up-to-date information on coccidiosis, with particular attention given to research in the last 28 years. This book is essential reading for any practitioner or researcher involved in livestock production, including biologists, veterinarians, parasitologists, and researchers from government, academia, and industry.

Pet bird diseases and care (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Indranil Samanta, Samiran Bandyopadhyay Pet bird diseases and care (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Indranil Samanta, Samiran Bandyopadhyay
R6,283 Discovery Miles 62 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides fundamental information on pet birds, menaces, and advances made in the diagnosis and treatment of menaces. It is the only book covering all species of pet birds, menaces and their individual management. The handful of related books available worldwide are largely outdated and focus on a single species or breed of pet bird. The book encompasses the history of bird keeping, common breeds of birds, their nutritional requirements, list of zoonotic diseases transmitted by birds and guideline for their prevention. It covers infectious, non-infectious clinical and metabolic diseases, and toxicity in detail with a special focus on the history of diseases, etiology, affected hosts, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment. Separate chapters detail relevant diagnostic techniques, management and care practices, including updated information. The book offers an invaluable guide for students and teachers in the field of (avian) veterinary medicine, scientists/research scholars working in related fields, and avian medicine practitioners, as well as all those progressive bird owners who want to know the basics of their care and management.

Canine Infectious Diseases - Self-Assessment Color Review (Paperback): Katrin Hartmann, Jane Sykes Canine Infectious Diseases - Self-Assessment Color Review (Paperback)
Katrin Hartmann, Jane Sykes
R1,164 Discovery Miles 11 640 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Contains over 200 cases, covering every type of canine infectious disease Features international contributors Supplies the perfect companion to Self-assessment Color Review of Feline Infectious Diseases. This book covers all types of canine infectious diseases, including infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. Over 200 clinical cases are presented randomly, as in practice, and cover the range of infectious diseases which affect all the organ systems of the dog. Featuring international expert contributors, the illustrated cases contain integrated questions and detailed explanatory answers.

Atlas of Parasitological Diagnosis in Dogs and Cats Volume II - Ectoparasites (Hardcover): Guadalupe Miro Corrales, Patrick... Atlas of Parasitological Diagnosis in Dogs and Cats Volume II - Ectoparasites (Hardcover)
Guadalupe Miro Corrales, Patrick Bourdeau
R1,876 Discovery Miles 18 760 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Handbook of Veterinary Ocular Emergencies (Paperback, Reissue): David L. Williams, Kathy Barrie Handbook of Veterinary Ocular Emergencies (Paperback, Reissue)
David L. Williams, Kathy Barrie; Edited by Thomas Ffrangcon Evans
R1,377 Discovery Miles 13 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ocular emergencies can present major problems for vets. Signs can be dramatic, manifesting as apparent instant blindness, severe trauma from fights or road accidents, or the acute discoloration of the white of the eye to red or blue. The vet needs to identify quickly what the problem is so that the immediate palliative measures are appropriate and do not make matters worse. A major feature of this book is its unique problem-oriented approach, not used in the standard ophthalmology texts. This is complemented by a section arranged on a more anatomical basis, with appropriate cross-referencing, so that access to the right section is made as easy (and quick!) as possible. The book emphasises differential diagnoses and treatment options, showing clearly wherethe case needs referral to a specialist for resolution. Extra material on background pathogenesis and treatment rationale is provided in boxes. The material needed for the actual emergency will be made readily accessible, using bullet points and easy-to-follow line diagrams. David Williams is based in the UK. He has recently completed a PhD and is building on an international reputation in both ophthalmology and exotic medicine. His US co-author, Kathie Barrie, is current President of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology and a practising vet; she has ensured that the text is of equal relevance to US practice. Written at an appropriate level for the non-specialist veterinarian, making it a practical guide for managing small animal ophthalmic emergencies. Provides instant access to the correct diagnosis and management of ocular emergencies with clear, easy-to-use diagnostic flowcharts. Highlights key information and important issues in tinted boxes throughout the text, making clinical facts accessible to busy practitioners.

Handbook of Symptoms in Dogs and Cats - Assessing Common Illnesses by Differential Diagnosis (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition):... Handbook of Symptoms in Dogs and Cats - Assessing Common Illnesses by Differential Diagnosis (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Christian F. Schrey; Translated by Heidi Joeken
R1,302 Discovery Miles 13 020 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A handy pocket reference book for the busy practising vet providing a differential diagnosis guide to common conditions, The Handbook of Symptoms in Dogs and Cats is an invaluable practice resource ideal as a quick look-up guide during consultation.The book allows vets to look up a condition and identify the cause of the problem through a list of symptoms. It includes: 100 Main symptoms and their differential diagnoses and 100 laboratory findings, their standard values and analysis and diagnostic pathways for each symptom along with numerous tables for finding the confirming diagnosis. This practical and up-to-date manual is an indispensable companion for all small animal medicine veterinarians as well as for students of veterinary medicineTranslated from Leitsymptome und Leitbefunde bei Hund und Katze: Differenzialdiagnostischer Leitfaden 3rd Ed, published by Schattauer.

Sheep and Goat Diseases - Veterinary Book for Farmers and Smallholders (Hardcover, 4th Revised edition): Johannes Winkelmann Sheep and Goat Diseases - Veterinary Book for Farmers and Smallholders (Hardcover, 4th Revised edition)
Johannes Winkelmann; Translated by Sue Anderson
R761 Discovery Miles 7 610 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Authored by a veterinary specialist, this book provides a comprehensive overview of diseases of veterinary importance, including recent emerging diseases such as Bluetongue and Schmallenberg. Diseases are presented at the level of the whole organism and by individual organ, with illustrations for easy identification. Preventative medicine is also extensively discussed with practical tips for good husbandry techniques.Sheep and Goat Diseases is adapted from the bestselling German book in its 4th edition and will be beneficial to farmers at all levels, including smallholders, hobbyists and commercial farmers. It is also a valuable resource for agricultural and veterinary students.

Sarcocystosis of Animals and Humans (Hardcover, 2nd edition): J.P. Dubey, R. Calero-Bernal, B.M. Rosenthal, C. A. Speer, R.... Sarcocystosis of Animals and Humans (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
J.P. Dubey, R. Calero-Bernal, B.M. Rosenthal, C. A. Speer, R. Fayer
R5,153 Discovery Miles 51 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sarcocystis is one of the most prevalent parasites of livestock and also infects many wild mammals, birds, and humans. Written by the authors who pioneered studies of Sarcocystosis of domestic animals, Sarcocystosis of Animals and Humans, Second Edition provides a current and comprehensive review of Sarcocystis and the infections it causes in animals and humans. The book reviews the history, structure, life cycle, pathogenesis, lesions, clinical signs, diagnosis, immunity, epidemiology, treatment, prevention, and control of Sarcocystosis. See What's New in the Second Edition: New section on molecular diagnosis and DNA characterization of Sarcocystis species New section on clinical sarcocystosis outbreaks in humans is added with a summary of all reports, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment New section on acute fatal outbreaks of sarcocystosis in birds Complete description of the life cycles of all Sarcocystis species List of all species whose life cycles are known Comprehensive information on diagnosis, including molecular diagnosis Additional information on zoonoses In-depth coverage of treatment, control, and prevention Maintaining the format that made the first edition so popular, this new edition covers recent developments and excludes information that has become redundant. The authors include all literature and provide a comprehensive review of biology, clinical disease, economic losses, public health concerns, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. They have tabulated information on all Sarcocystis species by host and listed species that should be considered species inquirende/invalid.

Neosporosis in Animals (Paperback): J.P. Dubey, A. Hemphill, R. Calero-Bernal, Gereon Schares Neosporosis in Animals (Paperback)
J.P. Dubey, A. Hemphill, R. Calero-Bernal, Gereon Schares
R1,459 Discovery Miles 14 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Key features: Written by the scientist who named this parasite and was the first to set up proper diagnostic techniques Serves as the first ever book to provide information on the parasite structure, biology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, epidemiology, prevention, and control of neosporosis Covers both approaches toward preventing & controlling this disease: Developing an efficacious vaccine and sound cattle management practices Contains a wealth of illustrations, including many of the author's original photographs of the parasite Provides basic information on immunologic and molecular aspects of the disease Abortion is a worldwide problem in the livestock industry accounting for annual economic losses of billions of dollars, and N. caninum is a major cause of it. Neosporosis is a newly recognized disease of animals. Until 1988 it was misdiagnosed as toxoplasmosis. Considerable progress in understanding the biology of neosporosis has been made in the last 30 years, resulting in more than 2,000 scientific publications. The economic importance of abortion in cattle, and the availability of knowledge, reagents, and technology used to study toxoplasmosis, have contributed to the rapid progress in understanding the biology of neosporosis. Written by pioneers in this field, Neosporosis in Animals presents a comprehensive summary of the biology of neosporosis, starting with chapter 1 on the historical background of the discovery of the disease. Subsequent chapters deal with general aspects of the biology of N. caninum (chapter 2), techniques (chapter 3), and the disease caused by this parasite in cattle (chapter 4), dogs (chapter 5), and all other animals including sheep, pigs, primates and humans (chapters 6-18). This book provides, for the first time in a single authoritative source, a complete account of the structure, biology, clinical disease, diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, attempts at immunoprophylaxis, and control in all hosts. There are 175 illustrations and tables devoted to the life cycle, structure of parasitic stages, and lesions. More than 2100 references are cited, allowing the reader to locate additional information on specific topics in an efficient way. This book will be useful to a broad range of researchers in biology and veterinarians.

Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Paperback, 2nd edition): Michael J. Day Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Michael J. Day
R1,413 Discovery Miles 14 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat is edited by professor Michael Day - a living legend of veterinary science in the fields of immunology and clinical pathology. All veterinary practitioners in Europe should be familiar with this issue, even though they have never seen some of those diseases. For that reason Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat is a must-have book for a practitioner's professional library. -- Nenad Milojkovic, DVM (Serbia), in FECAVA, June 2019 Arthropod-borne Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat is an invaluable resource for information on the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of the major arthropod-borne diseases of dogs and cats. Also discussed is an array of diagnostic techniques routinely available to veterinarians presented with these diseases. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book incorporates photographs of clinical cases, haematology, cytology and gross and microscopic pathology, which help understand the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. While its fundamental structure remains unchanged, this new edition adds a chapter on haemoplasma infections as well as a revised chapter on rare, and particularly viral, arthropod-borne diseases of dogs and cats. This new edition is fully updated to reflect the changes and geographical spread of the diseases covered. New for this edition is the inclusion of a series of clinical case studies providing relevant examples of the diseases discussed. In short, the book provides an accessible guide to arthropod-borne infectious disease for veterinarians both in practice and training. With the effects of climate change and increasing international pet travel, this book is a useful addition to every small animal practitioner's library.

Sarcocystosis of Animals and Humans (Paperback, 2nd edition): J.P. Dubey, R. Calero-Bernal, B.M. Rosenthal, C. A. Speer, R.... Sarcocystosis of Animals and Humans (Paperback, 2nd edition)
J.P. Dubey, R. Calero-Bernal, B.M. Rosenthal, C. A. Speer, R. Fayer
R1,452 Discovery Miles 14 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sarcocystis is one of the most prevalent parasites of livestock and also infects many wild mammals, birds, and humans. Written by the authors who pioneered studies of Sarcocystosis of domestic animals, Sarcocystosis of Animals and Humans, Second Edition provides a current and comprehensive review of Sarcocystis and the infections it causes in animals and humans. The book reviews the history, structure, life cycle, pathogenesis, lesions, clinical signs, diagnosis, immunity, epidemiology, treatment, prevention, and control of Sarcocystosis. See What's New in the Second Edition: New section on molecular diagnosis and DNA characterization of Sarcocystis species New section on clinical sarcocystosis outbreaks in humans is added with a summary of all reports, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment New section on acute fatal outbreaks of sarcocystosis in birds Complete description of the life cycles of all Sarcocystis species List of all species whose life cycles are known Comprehensive information on diagnosis, including molecular diagnosis Additional information on zoonoses In-depth coverage of treatment, control, and prevention Maintaining the format that made the first edition so popular, this new edition covers recent developments and excludes information that has become redundant. The authors include all literature and provide a comprehensive review of biology, clinical disease, economic losses, public health concerns, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. They have tabulated information on all Sarcocystis species by host and listed species that should be considered species inquirende/invalid.

Workbook for Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology (Paperback, 3rd edition): Margi Sirois Workbook for Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Margi Sirois
R643 Discovery Miles 6 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Master the content from your textbook with this helpful study tool! Corresponding to the chapters in Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 3rd Edition, this workbook helps you understand and apply material with exercises, games, review questions, and more. Learning activities include definitions of key terms, comprehension exercises (short essays), matching questions, photo quizzes, completion questions (fill-in-the-blank), multiple-choice questions, case presentations, clinical applications, word searches, and crosswords puzzles. Chapter objectives match those in the textbook to help you focus on important concepts and understand how the material applies to the veterinary clinic setting.

Controlling Salmonella in Poultry Production and Processing (Hardcover): Ph.D., Scott M. Russell Controlling Salmonella in Poultry Production and Processing (Hardcover)
Ph.D., Scott M. Russell
R5,688 Discovery Miles 56 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Salmonella is a major pathogen that can result in deadly foodborne illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are 1.4 million cases of Salmonella poisoning each year in the United States from a variety of causes, with undercooked poultry and eggs being the prime culprits. Therefore, intervention strategies are vital to reducing its occurrence. Controlling Salmonella in Poultry Production and Processing provides a complete analysis of the challenges faced in controlling Salmonella in this industry and keeping the public safe from this threat.

Author Scott M. Russell, Ph.D., works closely with the poultry industry throughout the United States and Canada and with companies in Central and South America, Europe, and China. In this volume, he explores:

  • The origin of Salmonella in poultry
  • Intervention strategies for controlling Salmonella during breeding, hatching, grow-out, transportation, and processing
  • How to design a processing plant to eliminate Salmonella
  • How to verify intervention strategies to ensure they are working
  • Increasing yield during processing while controlling Salmonella
  • New regulations being proposed by USDA-FSIS and their impact on poultry companies regarding competition and international exportation of products
  • The differences between the EU and the U.S. with regard to Salmonella control

Providing readers with numerous examples of real-world experiences, Dr. Russell offers knowledge gleaned from traveling to poultry plants throughout the world over an 18-year period, assisting processors with identifying the sources of Salmonella in their operations, and developing successful intervention strategies.

Avian Influenza - Science, Policy and Politics (Paperback): Ian Scoones Avian Influenza - Science, Policy and Politics (Paperback)
Ian Scoones
R1,179 Discovery Miles 11 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Over the past decade, substantial resources have been spent on tackling avian influenza and building a global capacity for a pandemic response. The catastrophic costs of the 1918 influenza pandemic are well documented, and the swine flu pandemic of 2009-10 has raised the alarm yet again. Across the world, surveillance systems have been upgraded, stockpiles of antiviral drugs and influenza vaccines have been created, veterinary and public health systems have been improved and poultry production and marketing has been dramatically restructured. What are the lessons from this experience? And what does this suggest for the future? This book explores how virus genetics, ecology and epidemiology intersect with economic, political and policy processes in a variety of places - from Bangkok to Washington, to Jakarta, Cairo, Rome and London. It focuses on the interaction of the international and national responses - and in particular the experiences of Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand. It asks how effective is the disease surveillance and response system - can it respond to a new pandemic threat? The comparative analysis reveals the challenges and limitations of a technocratic, centralised response, and the need to take seriously local contexts. Drawing from these experiences, the book concludes with a discussion of future prospects and challenges, examining in particular what a 'One World, One Health' approach - where approaches to animal, human and ecosystem health are integrated - would look like in practice. Published in association with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Animals, Disease and Human Society - Human-animal relations and the rise of veterinary medicine (Hardcover): Joanna Swabe Animals, Disease and Human Society - Human-animal relations and the rise of veterinary medicine (Hardcover)
Joanna Swabe
R3,913 Discovery Miles 39 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This book explores the history and nature of our dependency on other animals and the implications of this for human and animal health. Writing from an historical and sociological perspective, Joanna Swabe's work discusses such issues as:
* animal domestication
* the consequences of human exploitation of other animals, including links between human and animal disease
* the rise of a veterinary regime, designed to protect humans and animals alike
* implications of intensive farming practices, pet-keeping and recent biotechnological developments.
This account spans a period of some ten thousand years, and raises important questions about the increasing intensification of animal use for both animal and human health.

Related link: Authors page
eBook available with sample pages: 020302897X

Cytokines in Animal Health and Disease (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Michael J. Myers, Michael P. Murtaugh Cytokines in Animal Health and Disease (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Michael J. Myers, Michael P. Murtaugh
R6,860 Discovery Miles 68 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This work offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of cytokine biology in veterinary and agricultural species, describing the role of cytokines in physiological and pathological processes. It addresses recent advances and new information on the function of cytokines in reproduction, detoxification of xenobiotics, growth modulation and other areas, and discusses the approaches to and pitfalls of studying cytokines in animals.

Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Hardcover): Gert ter Haar, Richard Harvey Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Hardcover)
Gert ter Haar, Richard Harvey
R3,981 Discovery Miles 39 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases of the Dog and Cat is the ultimate reference for veterinarians and other professionals trying to diagnose and treat both common and less frequently diagnosed diseases and conditions of the ear, nose and throat. The book is divided into four sections: The Ear, The Nose, The Throat and Surgery of the Ear, Nose and Throat. Each of the first three sections begins by discussing anatomy and physiology and then reviews a wide variety of diagnostic procedures including video-endoscopic examination of the external ear canal, nose and throat, radiography and advanced imaging, and histopathological examination of biopsy samples. Chapters in each of the three sections then provide a detailed and extensive review of the diseases of the pinna, external ear canal, middle ear and inner ear - nasal planum, nasal cavities and sinuses and nasopharynx - pharynx and larynx. The final section opens with a chapter on perioperative management with subsequent chapters that cover surgery of the ear, nose and throat. Extensively referenced, and including nearly 500 color illustrations to assist in diagnosis and treatment, the book is an invaluable resource for both veterinarians in training and in practice for the accurate diagnosis and management of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

The Rinderpest Campaigns - A Virus, Its Vaccines, and Global Development in the Twentieth Century (Paperback): Amanda Kay McVety The Rinderpest Campaigns - A Virus, Its Vaccines, and Global Development in the Twentieth Century (Paperback)
Amanda Kay McVety
R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Amanda Kay McVety has written the first history of the international effort to eradicate rinderpest - a devastating cattle disease - which began in the 1940s and ended in 2011. Rinderpest is the only other disease besides smallpox to have been eradicated, but very few people in the United States know about it, because it did not infect humans and never broke out in North America. In other parts of the world, however, rinderpest was a serious economic and social burden and the struggle against it was a critical part of the effort to fight poverty and hunger globally. McVety follows the deployment of rinderpest vaccines around the globe, exploring the role of the environment in the understanding of development, internationalism, and national security. She expands the standard Cold War narratives to show how these concepts were framed not only by economic and political concerns, but also by biological ones.

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