Wiley: All New Veterinary Medicine & Agriculture Titles

Rapid Review of Small Exotic Animal Medicine and Husbandry

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This wide-ranging review is divided into four sections - small mammals, birds, reptiles/amphibians, ornamental fish - and consists of an introduction to the essential aspects of medicine and husbandry of each group of animals, 400 colour-illustrated clinical cases, plus summary questions to highlight key points. The Rapid Review is designed to appeal to veterinary practitioners dealing with an ever-wider variety of animals,

Urological Disorders of the Dog and Cat

Peter E. Holt — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This book's aim is to provide veterinary practitioners and trainees with a concise, systematic guide to all medical and surgical aspects of urological diseases and disorders affecting dogs and cats. The author focuses first on assessment of the patient and the main investigative techniques used to reach a diagnosis. He then deals with the differential diagnosis, causes and treatment of conditions ranging from prostate disorders and trauma to all types

Soil Science Simplified, 5th Edition

William F. Bennett, Cary J. Green, Aga Ravzi, Neal Eash — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Soil Science Simplified, Fifth Edition is a significant update and revision of the classic introductory soils text. The new edition includes greater coverage of non-agricultural uses of soils ranging from municipal to engineering uses, as well as an expanded discussion of environmental uses of soils and soil conservation. In addition, the chapters covering the basic scientific aspects of soil from its physical,

Advances in Fisheries Science: 50 Years on From Beverton and Holt

Andy Payne (Editor), John Cotter (Editor), Ted Potter (Editor) — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This timely book brings readers up to date on the wide range of advances made in fisheries science since the publication in 1957 of On the Dynamics of Exploited Fish Populations (Beverton and Holt), regarded by many fisheries scientists as one of the most important books on fisheries yet published.

Traditional fishery subjects covered include historic declines and changes in fishing fleets, fisheries management and stock assessments,

Sheep Flock Health: A Planned Approach

Neil Sargison — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sheep Flock Health: a planned approach is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of production limiting diseases in sheep. The problem-based approach helps both farmers and veterinary practitioners identify health problems. The focus is on good management practices to prevent disease in the first place and to optimise production.

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Guide to Antimicrobial Use in Animals

Luca Guardabassi (Editor), Lars Bogø Jensen (Editor), Hilde Kruse (Editor) — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The first book to offer practical guidelines on the prudent and rational use of antimicrobials in animals. Drawing on multidisciplinary expertise to offer independent scientific advice on a controversial area that is crucial to both human health and animal welfare. The earlier general chapters cover issues such as human health risks and the problems of resistance to antimicrobial drugs. The later specific chapters are dedicated to particular groups

Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 2nd Edition

Kirk N. Gelatt (Editor) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Now in its second edition, Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology provides its readers with a practical introduction to the diagnosis and clinical management of the most frequently encountered eye diseases of domestic animals. Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is distilled from the authoritative, two-volume, fourth edition of Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), drawing primarily on the clinically relevant sections to provide expert coverage in

Sharks of the Open Ocean: Biology, Fisheries and Conservation

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This important and exciting title represents the first authoritative volume focussed on pelagic (open ocean) sharks as a group. Virtually every pelagic shark expert in the world has contributed to this landmark publication which includes the latest data and knowledge on pelagic shark biology, fisheries, management, and conservation.

Pelagic sharks face unprecedented levels of exploitation in all the world's oceans through both direct fisheries and

Environmental Best Management Practices for Aquaculture

Craig S. Tucker (Editor), John A. Hargreaves (Editor) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Published in Cooperation with THE UNITED STATES AQUACULTURE SOCIETY

Population growth and increased appreciation of seafood's role in human health have pushed global seafood consumption past the point where capture fisheries can meet demand. Aquaculture--farming aquatic plants and animals in oceans and inland waters--has expanded rapidly in the past decade in response to the increased demand for fishery products.

Color Atlas of Small Animal Anatomy: The Essentials

Thomas O. McCracken, Robert A. Kainer — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Extraordinary accuracy and beautiful original artwork are just two features readers will find in this new resource, providing a basic foundation in small animal anatomy. Its unique organization includes the anatomy of all organ systems in the dog, cat, rabbit, rat and guinea pig.

Learning features:
- carefully selected labeling helps students learn and remember structures and relationships
- male and female of species are depicted on facing pages

Avian Influenza

David E. Swayne (Editor) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Avian Influenza provides the first comprehensive guide covering the full spectrum of this complex and increasingly high-profile disease, its history and its treatment and control. All aspects of avian influenza are dealt with in depth, systematically covering biology, virology, diagnostics, ecology, epidemiology, clinical medicine, and the control. The book fuses coverage of the latest discoveries in the basic sciences with a practical approach to

BSAVA Manual of Farm Pets

Victoria Roberts (Editor), Freda Scott-Park (Editor) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This brand new manual offers practical information on the health, husbandry, medicine and surgery of companion animals more commonly regarded as farm species. Coverage includes animal health and welfare as well as organic farming principles and practice. Species covered include cattle, sheep, pigs, camelids, and birds.

Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia

Gwendolyn L. Carroll (Editor) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This book provides concise yet comprehensive information about anesthetic equipment, anesthetic and analgesic drugs and techniques, and monitoring. Particular emphasis is placed on indications and contraindications for drugs and techniques. Anesthesia with concurrent conditions and for chronic pain is also covered. Text boxes in each section contain key points.

Veterinary students, veterinary technician students,

Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography provides a highly visual guide to the use of diagnostic ultrasound in small animal practice. This up-to-date atlas of the most commonly performed ultrasound examinations will be a valuable reference to well-established users of ultrasound as well as those just being introduced to the technology.

Each chapter provides the reader with valuable information on the use of ultrasound diagnostics in small animal veterinary

An Introduction to Plant Breeding

Jack Brown, Peter Caligari — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Plants have been successfully selectively bred for thousands of years, culminating in incredible yields, quality, resistance and so on that we see in our modern day crops and ornamental plants. In recent years the techniques used have been rapidly advanced and refined to include molecular, cell and genetic techniques.

An Introduction to Plant Breeding provides comprehensive coverage of the whole area of plant breeding.