This book covers key aspects of immobilization and anesthesia from pharmacology and restraint to supportive care.
Other new topics integrated into this ninth volume include: stem cell therapy in zoo medicine, cardiac disease in great apes, disease risk assessment in field studies, Tasmanian devil tumors, and the latest information on the elephant ...
Comprehensive in scope, the book is authored by noted experts on the topic who cover dental care for a broad range of species with an emphasis on oral health.
Clear and comprehensive, the book offers dosages for all important drugs, including antibiotics, antifungals, anesthetics, analgesics, and more.
Drug factors Anecdotally, drug handling errors are common in veterinary anesthesia, although published data on their prevalence are lacking. Drug swaps, whether the syringe was labeled or not, seem most common, and many of these may ...
This book offers an all-encompassing resource for reliable information on the medical management of wild birds, mammals, amphibians, and turtles.
Fully updated throughout, the third edition also includes new chapters on understanding behavior, training for restraint and handling, and animal welfare and restraint.
In doing so, it teaches readers how to effectively train animals and to fully understand the consequences of their actions. Zoo Animal Learning and Training starts with an overview of animal learning theory.
... (tidal volume) and the volume of gas inhaled or exhaled per minute (minute volume) can be measured in small animals by attaching a gas meter such as a Wright's respirometer within the circle circuit or to the endotracheal tube.
Some of the topics covered in each chapter of this book include: * Assessment of the neonate * Specialised equipment * Expected weight gains * Formula selection and preparation * Weaning techniques * Housing * Common medical problems ...
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