The Veterinarian's Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior

The Veterinarian's Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior
ISBN-10
0813821142
ISBN-13
9780813821146
Category
Medical
Pages
307
Language
English
Published
1994-03-31
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Author
Bonnie V. G. Beaver

Description

Provides the first general sourcebook for identification and treatment of most behavior problems encountered in livestock and pets. Hundreds of described behaviors are arranged alphabetically, cross-referenced, and cited to sources for additional information.

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