Download or read book Applied Animal Endocrinology written by E. James Squires and published by Cabi. This book was released on 2003 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to explain the role of hormones in improving or monitoring the production, performance, reproduction, behavior and health of animals. The focus is primarily on commercially important farm animal species. The book provides a textbook suitable for advanced students of animal science. Contents include: Hormone and reception structure and function; endocrine methodologies; manipulation of growth and carcass composition; endocrine effects on animal products; manipulation of reproduction and breeding; effects on animal behavior and welfare; and manipulation of health and performance.
Download or read book Applied Animal Endocrinology 3rd Edition written by E. James Squires and published by CABI. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the role of hormones in improving and monitoring the production, performance, reproduction, behaviour and health of livestock animals, focusing on cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, poultry and fish. Beginning with the principles of endocrinology and the methods to study endocrine systems, it then covers the different endocrine systems that affect different aspects of animal production and describes how these systems can be manipulated or monitored to advantage. The mechanism of action is covered, and common mechanisms and themes highlighted in order to understand potential methods for altering these systems, and stimulate ideas for the development of new methods. An invaluable text for students of animal science and veterinary medicine, this book also provides a useful resource for those in academia and industry interested in applications of endocrinology in animal production systems.
Download or read book Small Animal Endocrinology written by Frederick H. Drazner and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction E Book written by Edward C. Feldman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2003-11-03 with total page 1095 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides complete, current information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive diseases in dogs and cats. It also discusses the importance of testing procedures in endocrine and reproductive diseases, as well as cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols. - A complete review of reproduction is presented with the endocrine material, making this text the most inclusive resource overall on the topic. - Expansive sections on Canine Male and Female Reproduction. - The book is divided into nine sections for an organized and accessible approach to information. - Discussions of testing procedures in endocrine and reproductive diseases. - Explains cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols. - Logical, step-by-step guidelines aid in accurate decision-making and diagnosis. - A new chapter in the Adrenal Gland section (Section 3) addresses feline hyperadrenocorticism. - The chapter on diabetes mellitus in the canine and feline has been divided into two chapters in order to explore the specific aspects of the disease in each species. - All material has been extensively revised and brought up to date for this edition. - Additional tables and algorithms throughout the book summarize and clarify information
Download or read book Manual of Small Animal Endocrinology written by Andrew G. Torrance and published by BSAVA. This book was released on 1998-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small animal endocrinology has advanced rapidly over the last few years, with the recognition of previously unreported disorders, improvements in diagnostic tests, and the emergence of novel options and refinements for treatment. In recognition of these advances, this second edition of the BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Endocrinology has been completely rewritten by a panel of international experts. This expanded edition offers a fresh approach, with the emphasis on clinical aspects, and a wealth of tables, algorithms and colour photographs. It provides the most comprehensive information available today in a format designed specifically for the busy small animal practitioner. BSAVA, BVNA and FECAVA members can claim their member discount by ordering direct from: British Small Animal Veterinary Association Woodrow House, 1 Telford Way, Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4AB, Tel: 01452 726709, Fax: 01452 726701, E-mail: [email protected]
Download or read book Canine and Feline Endocrinology E Book written by Edward C. Feldman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No other title offers such dedication to the depth, experience, and focus of endocrinology as Canine and Feline Endocrinology, 4th Edition. Comprehensive coverage includes virtually every common and uncommon condition in endocrinology, plus the most updated information on nutrition, geriatric care, pathophysiology, testing procedures, and cost-effective and expedient diagnostic protocols. With its logical, step-by-step guidance for decision making, diagnosis, and prescribing, you will be well-equipped to care for the wide spectrum of endocrine and metabolic disorders in dogs and cats. Expert authorship, including the addition of three world-renowned endocrinology experts — Claudia Reusch, Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, and Ellen Behrend — offers unparalleled guidance on the latest advances in the field. Separation of cats and dogs into separate chapters ensures information on each species is covered to its fullest. Focus on diagnosis and treatment with less discussion on anatomy and physiology allows the book to concentrate on practical, current information that today’s clinician most use. Thorough coverage of indications and interpretation of testing procedures in endocrine diseases enables reliable and accurate diagnosis. Detailed discussions of diagnostic strategies and treatment recommendations provide practical, cost-effective, and expedient approaches while ensuring they represent standard of care backed by research and experience. Algorithms on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches provide a practical, logical resource for the busy practitioner needing quick access to information. Logical, step-by-step guidelines aid in accurate decision-making and diagnosis. Comprehensive tables and boxes summarize and clarify key information for quick reference. In-depth discussions from experts in the field include coverage of treatment, monitoring, and management of complications as well as clinical signs, differential diagnoses and diagnostic approaches Extensive reference lists provide readers with sources for additional information on clinical investigative studies Separate chapters devoted to each key topic provide thorough, distinct coverage of all content areas. NEW! Updated content includes the latest information on: thyroid disease; current imaging studies; atypical Addison's disease; atypical Cushing's disease; idiopathic hypercalcemia in cats; insulin therapy in dogs and cats; diagnostics and treatments; and radiotherapy. NEW! Integration of sound nutrition practices into the treatment of endocrine disorders ensures that you have the knowledge you need to efficiently treat these disorders. NEW! Expanded coverage provides more information on geriatric dogs and cats and the latest findings regarding the treatment of diabetes (two factors which are often interrelated).
Download or read book Small Animal Endocrinology written by Drazner and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1986 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text contains practical information for the diagnosis and management of specific endocrine disorders. It describes diagnostic and treatment approaches, and also details the pathophysiologic processes underlying these disorders.
Download or read book Metabolic and Endocrine Physiology written by Larry Rex Engelking and published by Teton New Media. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is written primarily for veterinary students, animal science graduate students in physiology and practising veterinarians who wish to update their general knowledge of endocrinology. Emphasis is placed on instructional figures, flow diagrams and tableswhile text material has been held to a minimum. Over 200 multiple-choice questions guage the reader's capacity to effectively understand the subject matter. In general, the endocrine system is first defined and described, and then each gland is discussed separately. Where appropriate, common endocrine disorders have also been included.
Download or read book Applied Veterinary Histology written by William J. Banks and published by Mosby. This book was released on 1993 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Endocrinology for the Small Animal Practitioner written by David L. Panciera and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick reference meant to provide the core clinical information needed for effective diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders in the dog and cat. This title deals specifically with endocrine problems that can be managed by the general practitioner, making it ideal for daily clinical use. Consistent organization provides clear guidelines for diagnosis of suspected diseases based on clinical signs, routine and special laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging. The book provides an easy to use formulary of commonly used drugs and discusses management complications that may arise during.
Download or read book Nutrition of the Rabbit 3rd Edition written by Carlos de Blas and published by CABI. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together international expertise in rabbit production, topics covered in this fully updated volume include digestive physiology, feed formulation and product quality, as well as feeding strategies, feed processing, feed management around weaning and the relationship between nutrition and intestinal health. Brand new to this edition, the chapters also discuss the development of immune response and the role of intestinal microbiota, new dietary sources and additives, and feeding behaviour in pasture and organic feeding. A valuable resource for researchers and students of animal nutrition and production, this book provides a comprehensive, research-based review of nutrition for these important animals.
Download or read book Animal Welfare 3rd Edition written by Michael C Appleby and published by CABI. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and revised, this bestselling textbook continues to provide a broad introduction to the key topics in the welfare of animals both large and small, farm and companion, wild and zoo. It retains all the popular features of the previous editions with coverage of key issues such as ethics, animal pain and injury, health and disease, social conditions, and welfare dilemmas and problems. Importantly, it also offers practical advice for welfare assessment, with a full section dedicated to the implementation of solutions. With contributions from renowned international experts and a new editorial team, Animal Welfare, 3rd Edition is an essential resource for students and researchers in animal and veterinary sciences and other disciplines considering the science and practice of animal welfare, and for practitioners and decision-makers worldwide.
Download or read book Vertebrate Endocrinology written by David O. Norris and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-05-04 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vertebrate Endocrinology represents more than just a treatment of the endocrine system-it integrates hormones with other chemical bioregulatory agents not classically included with the endocrine system. It provides a complete overview of the endocrine system of vertebrates by first emphasizing the mammalian system as the basis of most terminology and understanding of endocrine mechanisms and then applies that to non-mammals. The serious reader will gain both an understanding of the intricate relationships among all of the body systems and their regulation by hormones and other bioregulators, but also a sense of their development through evolutionary time as well as the roles of hormones at different stages of an animal's life cycle. - Includes new full color format includes over 450 full color, completely redrawn image - Features a companion web site hosting all images from the book as PPT slides and .jpeg files - Presents completedly updated and revitalized content with new chapters, such as Endocrine Disrupters and Behavioral Endocrinology - Offers new clinical correlation vignettes throughout
Download or read book Canine Ergonomics written by William S. Helton and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Canis lupus familiaris first shared a fire with man more than 15,000 years ago, dogs have been trusted and valued coworkers. Yet the relatively new field of canine ergonomics is just beginning to unravel the secrets of this collaboration. As with many new fields, the literature on working dogs is scattered across several non-overlapping disci
Download or read book Applied Animal Reproduction written by Henry Joe Bearden and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anatomy, function, and regullation; Reproductive processes; Artificial insemination; Management for improved reproduction; Causes of reproductive failure.
Download or read book Metabolic and Endocrine Physiology Third Edition written by Larry Engelking and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to give readers a “quick look” at metabolic and endocrine physiology. Emphasis is placed on instructional figures, flow diagrams and tables, while text material has been held to a minimum. In general, the endocrine system is first defined and described, and then each endocrine gland is discussed separately. Where appropriate, common endocrine disorders have also been included. This text concisely elucidates the endocrine mechanisms responsible for maintaining homeostatic control of important physiologic variables, and to assist the reader in understanding common pathophysiologic deviations from normal. Over 360 multiple-choice questions gauge the reader’s capacity to effectively understand the subject material. This new edition contains six new chapters covering: hormone disposition, measurement and secretion; bovine, equine and rodent estrus cycles; primate menstrual cycle; male reproductive system; testosterone, estrogen and progesterone; comparative aspects of endocrinology. Learning objectives have been added at the beginning of each chapter and all of the questions are new.
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism written by Kenneth L. Becker and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2001 with total page 2500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Established as the foremost text in the field, Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Third Edition. This practical, clinically relevant, and comprehensive text covers the entire field of endocrinology and metabolism, including the diffuse endocrine system; morphology and physiology; diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases; endocrinology of the female; hormones and cancer; and much more. The Third Edition contains new chapters reflecting the latest advances and features expanded coverage of genetics and the endocrinology of sepsis. More than 1,400 illustrations complement the text. A drug formulary appears at the back of the book.
