Synopses & Reviews
Pathology and Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians, 2E is the publication professionals and future professionals turn to for detailed information on pathology and parasitology in veterinary medicine. It features clear-cut descriptions, case studies, and methodologies for the practical setting. Veterinary professionals and those in the animal, equine, dairy, and poultry fields will benefit from explanations about technical procedures, parasite life cycles, zoonotic potential, diagnosis, and treatment. A review of current literature provides valuable background, and the accompanying CD-ROM Image Library features extensive color images of parasites and various pathologies.
Synopsis
PATHOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, 2E is the publication professionals and future professionals turn to for detailed information on pathology and parasitology in veterinary medicine. It features clear-cut descriptions, case studies, and methodologies for the practical setting. Veterinary professionals and those in the animal, equine, dairy, and poultry fields will benefit from explanations about technical procedures, parasite life cycles, zoonotic potential, diagnosis, and treatment. A review of current literature provides valuable background, and the accompanying CD-ROM Image Library features extensive color images of parasites and various pathologies. Benefits: NEW More user-friendly. NEW Discussion of hematology as it impacts pathology. CD-ROM IMAGE LIBRARY: The CD-ROM Image Library of photos depicting pathologies and parasites clarify what is described in the text. CASE STUDIES: The case studies make the text more applicable to the student working in the field. COMBINES DISCIPLINES: The combination of pathology and parasitology material enables the student to purchase just one text. DESCRIBES CLINICAL APPLICATIONS: The specific ?how to? section prepares the student to apply course and text material in the clinical setting. COMPREHENSIVE: The comprehensive material is appropriate for students and practitioners in veterinary medicine and the animal, poultry, equine, and dairy sciences. NEW Includes even more hands-on techniques such as fecal flotation and the Master's Technique. NEW Discussion of hematology and its impact on pathology. CD-ROM IMAGE LIBRARY: The CD-ROM Image Library of photos depicting pathologies and parasites clarify what is described in the text. CASE STUDIES: The case studies make the text more applicable to the student working in the field. COMBINES DISCIPLINES: The combination of pathology and parasitology material enables the student to purchase just one text. DESCRIBES CLINICA
Synopsis
Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and professionals in the animal, poultry, equine, and dairy sciences will welcome this resource that combines the study of pathology and parasitology. This book explains technical procedures, parasite life cycles, zoonotic potential, diagnosis, and treatment, and it includes a ?how to? section that is valuable in the clinical setting. An accompanying CD-ROM Image Library with extensive color images of parasites and various pathologies is an excellent supplement to the discussions in the book.
About the Author
Director, Pre-Veterinary Science Program; professor of animal and veterinary sciences for more than 33 years; author of 16 books or book chapters in animal/veterinary science field; member of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators, Inc.
Table of Contents
Part I - Pathology Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology. Chapter 2: Cell Injury and Cell Death. Chapter 3: Inflammation and Healing. Chapter 4: Review of the Circulatory System. Chapter 5: Neoplasia: An Introduction to Tumors. Chapter 6: Immunological Diseases. Chapter 7: Mechanisms of Infections and Causes of Infectious Disease. Chapter 8: Genetic Disorders. Chapter 9: Environmental and Nutritional Diseases. Chapter 10: Zoonosis and Safety on the Job. Part II - Parasitology Chapter 11: The Variety of parasites. Chapter 12: Ectoparasites of large animals. Chapter 13: Ectoparasites of small animals. Chapter 14: Endoparasites of Large Animals. Chapter 15: Endoparasites of small animals. Appendix: Specific Diseases of Selected Species. Specific How to do or Prepare Examples. Glossary.