Veterinary Book Review

Veterinary Neuroanatomy & Clinical Neurology 3rd edition by Alexander de Lahunta and Eric N. Glass provides the most up-to-date information on neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, and clinical neurology as it applies to small animals, horses, and food animals. Accurate diagnosis is emphasized throughout with practical guidelines for performing neurologic examinations, interpreting examination results, and formulating effective treatment plans. In-depth disease descriptions, color images, and video clips reinforce important concepts and assist with diagnosis and treatment.

Book features:

• Expert authors bring more than 50 years of experience in veterinary neuroanatomy and clinical neurology to this book - Dr. Alexander DeLahunta and Dr. Eric Glass offer their unique insights from both academic and practitioner perspectives.
  
• Disease content is presented in a logical case study format with three distinct parts: Description of the disorder; Neuroanatomic diagnosis (including how it was determined, the differential diagnosis, and any available ancillary data); and, Course of the disease (providing final clinical or necropsy diagnosis and a brief discussion of the syndrome).
  

New in this edition:

• More than 600 full-color photographs and line drawings, plus approximately 150 high-quality radiographs, visually reinforce key concepts and assist in reaching accurate diagnoses.
  
• The book comes with free access to 370 video clips on Cornell University's website that directly correlate to the case studies throughout the book and clearly demonstrate nearly every recognized neurologic disorder.
  
• High-quality MR images of the brain are presented alongside correlating stained transverse sections for in-depth study and comparison.
  
• Vivid photos of gross and microscopic lesions clearly illustrate the pathology of many of the disorders presented in the book.
  

Book Details

• Hardcover: 552 pages
  
• Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (July 24, 2008)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0721667066
  
• ISBN-13: 9780721667065
  
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1 inches
  
• List Price: $119.00
  
• Price: $107.10
  
• You Save: $11.90 (10%)
  

Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction 8th edition by Ian R. Tizard has been the immunology reference of choice for both veterinary students and practitioners. It's the only complete resource on the subject, featuring a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles with comprehensive information on the most significant immunological diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. This meticulously updated new edition explores the latest advances in the field and provides a wealth of clinical examples that illustrate and clarify important concepts.

Book features:

• Clearly explains the general principles of immunology and applied immunology.
  
• Includes information on the most significant immunological diseases and immunological responses seen in domestic animals.
  
• Presents coverage of domestic mammal species in phylogenetic order: horse-cattle-sheep-pig-dog-cat-mouse-human.
  
• Provides clinical examples that demonstrate key immunologic principles.
  
• Offers expanded and updated references for all key sources in the literature.
  

New in this edition:

• Features a new appendix that provides at-a-glance access to a comprehensive list of cytokines.
  
• Offers expanded coverage of complement and its critical importance to innate immunity.
  
• Discusses the latest information on the receptors of NK cells.
  
• Provides additional content on antibacterial peptides and their importance in inflammation and innate immunity.
  
• Includes coverage of newly identified cytokines, CD molecules, and IgA receptors.
  
• Examines new data on the functions of T cells, the effects of nematodes on eosinophils, and the latest DNA vaccines against West Nile virus and canine melanoma.
  
• Offers complete information on emerging diseases such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hemophagocytic syndrome, and autoimmune sarcolemmal disease in dogs, as well as common variable immunodeficiencies and immune mediated polysynovitis in horses.
  

Book Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
  
• Publisher: Saunders; 8 edition (February 14, 2008)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 1416049894
  
• ISBN-13: 9781416049890
  
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1 inches
  
• List Price: $74.95
  
• Price: $67.45
  
• You Save: $7.50 (10%)
  

Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management 2nd edition by James S. Gaynor and William W. Muir help you meet the increasing need for effective pain management in the animals you treat. It provides instant access to clinically relevant information on pain assessment, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment options, guidelines for managing acute and chronic pain, and unique aspects of pain management in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and rabbits.

Book features:

• User-friendly format helps you quickly and easily find essential pain management information.
  
• Helpful boxes and tables provide at-a-glance access to pharmacologic protocols and clinical applications, including dosages, indications, contraindications, and side effects.
  
• Complementary and alternative treatment strategies are included throughout to assist you in using the latest non-pharmacological pain interventions.
  
• Case studies clearly illustrate the practical applications of key concepts in the clinical setting and help you sharpen your pain assessment and management skills.
  

New in this edition:

• New contributors - many of the most respected experts in the field - share their insights and experiences to bring you the most current thinking in this ever-changing discipline.
  
• Completely revised and updated content throughout ensures you are using the best and most current information available on analgesic drugs and pain management techniques.
  
• An expanded chapter on Pain Management in Horses and Cattle explores the latest advances in treating this group of animals.
  
• Eight new chapters offer cutting-edge coverage of hot topics in the field, including: Pain Management in the Cat, Pain Management for the Pet Bird, Clinical Approaches to Analgesia in Reptiles, Clinical Approaches to Analgesia in Ferrets and Rabbits, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Dogs, Rehabilitation Methods and Modalities for the Cat, Quality of Life Issues, Hospice and Palliative Care.
  

About the Author
James S. Gaynor; and William W Muir, DVM, PhD, Dipl., Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Columbus, OH.

Book Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
  
• Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (January 29, 2008)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0323046797
  
• ISBN-13: 9780323046794
  
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.9 x 1.1 inches
  
• List Price: $56.95
  

Handbook of Veterinary Clinical Research by Mark Holmes and Peter Cockcroft is an aid to increasing the quantity and quality of such research within veterinary clinical practice. Covering all the core research methods as well as aspects specific to veterinary medicine. Clinical research aims to optimize decision making in practice by answering questions on the best diagnostic options and treatments. Reading this book will help you take the intellectually rewarding step towards improving prognoses and outcomes through informed decisions. Special attention is given to ethical and legal issues, how to maximise the power of studies when faced with small numbers of patients, and how to go about research with few obvious resources to hand.

About the Author

• Dr Mark Holmes is a senior lecturer in preventive veterinary medicine, Chairman of the Farm Animal Epidemiology and Informatics Unit, and director of the Outreach Program of the Cambridge Infectious Diseases Consortium, at the University of Cambridge.
  
• Dr Peter Cockcroft is Programme Director of Cambridge Expert Vets, an independent veterinary education, training and support business. He was previously a senior lecturer in farm animal medicine at the University of Cambridge for 11 years.
  

Book Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
  
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 9, 2008)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 140514551X
  
• ISBN-13: 9781405145510
  
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
  
• List Price: $59.99