Rev. ed. of: Zoo and wild animal medicine: current therapy / Murray E. Fowler, R. Eric Miller. 6th ed. c2008.
General taxonomy-based format provides a comprehensive text for sharing information in zoo and wildlife medicine. Concise tables provide quick reference to key points in the references. NEW!
This book is a continuation of and a complement to the previous editons that are considered the standards in the field of zoo animal medicine.
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 ...
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Topics such as conservation efforts, diseased in free-ranging populations, and management of animals maintained in captivity Special coverage of general health topics such as nutrition, ophthalmology, and dentistry An extensive appendix on ...
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This book offers an all-encompassing resource for reliable information on the medical management of wild birds, mammals, amphibians, and turtles.
Based on the expertise of 36 scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology, husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known today.