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CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
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CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
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AAP Prose Award Finalist 2018/19 For three decades, this book has
been acknowledged as the most respected scientific reference
specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. Written
by approximately 100 contributors who are recognized globally as
leaders in their respective fields, the CRC Handbook of Marine
Mammal Medicine, Third Edition continues to serve as the essential
guide for all practitioners involved with marine mammals including
veterinarians, technicians, biological researchers, students,
managers, keepers, curators, and trainers. The 45 chapters provide
essential information for the practitioner on pathology, infectious
diseases, medical treatment, anesthesia, surgery, husbandry, health
assessment, species-specific medicine, medically pertinent anatomy
and physiology, and global health concerns such as strandings, oil
spills, and entanglements of marine mammals. Covers all aspects of
marine mammal veterinary practice Written by internationally
acknowledged experts Adds new chapters on Ophthalmology, Dentistry,
Ethics, Oil Spill Response, Health Assessments, Whale Entanglement
Response, Dive Response, and Biotoxins Richly illustrated in color
throughout the new edition including updated anatomical drawings
and extensive photographs of ocular lesions Provides guidance to
websites that regularly present updated information and images
pertinent to current marine mammal medicine such as imaging and
stranding network contacts Discusses ethics and animal welfare. The
book guides the reader through the veterinary care of cetaceans,
pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. In addition to
summaries of current knowledge, chapters provide information on
those digital resources and websites which present the latest
information as it emerges in the field. The CRC Handbook of Marine
Mammal Medicine, Third Edition gives a call to action for
scientists to experiment with new endeavors to engage and inspire
current and future generations to care for marine mammals and the
marine environment, and work together to find solutions. As the
most trusted reference for marine mammal conservation medicine and
for marine mammal medical facilities around the world, this book
needs to be in your library.
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