Logically organized by taxonomic groups, this up-to-date text covers the diagnosis and treatment of all zoo animal species and free-ranging wildlife, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish, unlikely to be seen by private practice veterinarians. Featuring full-color images, the consistent, user-friendly format supplies information on each animal&aposs biology, unique anatomy, special physiology, reproduction, restraint and handling, housing requirements, nutrition and feeding, surgery and anesthesia, diagnostics, therapeutics, and diseases. Global authorship includes multinational contributors who offer expert information on different species from around the world.
"Veterinary care of non-traditional species is a rapidly progressing field and this title is the much awaited updated version of this zoo and wildlife practitioner&aposs &aposbible&apos.
Reviewed by: Charlotte Day on behalf of The Veterinary Record, Oct 14
Author | Miller Fowler |
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Table Of Content | PART I: AMPHIBIAN GROUPS PART II: REPTILE GROUPS PART III: AVIAN GROUPS PART IV: MAMMAL GROUPS PART V: GENERAL ZOO AND WILD ANIMAL TOPICS |
Format | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
Page Count | 780 |
Publish Date | 12 Jun 2014 |