Bovine Pathology

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Item#: 9781780646718
Author Buergelt, Claus D.
Cover Hardback
 


Illustrated with over 1,000 color images of the highest quality,Bovine Pathology: A Text and Color Atlasis a comprehensive single resource to identifying diseases in dairy cattle, feedlot cattle, and their calves. With summary text describing key features, the book correlates clinical information with pathology and differential diagnoses.

The text covers naked-eye macroscopic appearance through to microscopic pathology and the immunohistochemistry of infectious agents and tumor markers. Structured by major organ system, the disease entries follow a consistent format and clarity of display. This, combined with an integrated e-book, handy fact sheets, summary boxes and key points, helps aid understanding. Key features include:

- Over 1000 superb color images to illustrate the pathologies
- A thorough review of mainly western hemisphere diseases of cattle covering macroscopic appearance, microscopic appearance, and immunohistochemistry
- Synoptic layout, fact sheets, summary boxes, succinct legends and key bullet points support its use as a field guide or revision aid
- Organized by major organ system which ensures that vital facts can be found quickly
- A unique chapter covering calfhood diseases

Serving as an essential reference work for veterinary pathologists who perform bovine necropsies, veterinary residents and students, the book is also practical enough for bovine practitioners who need to investigate sudden death losses of cattle on the farm.

Short Description

Illustrated with over 1,000 color images of the highest quality,Bovine Pathology: A Text and Color Atlasis a comprehensive single resource to identifying diseases in dairy cattle, feedlot cattle, and their calves. With summary text describing key features, the book correlates clinical information with pathology and differential diagnoses.

 

The text covers naked-eye macroscopic appearance through to microscopic pathology and the immunohistochemistry of infectious agents and tumor markers. Structured by major organ system, the disease entries follow a consistent format and clarity of display. This, combined with an integrated e-book, handy fact sheets, summary boxes and key points, helps aid understanding. It also includes a unique chapter covering calfhood diseases.

Table of Contents
1: Diseases of Neonates and Calves
2: Diseases of the Nervous System
3: Diseases of the Respiratory System
4: Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
5: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
6: Diseases of the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
7: Diseases of the Urinary System
8: Diseases of the Musculo-Skeletal System
9: Diseases of the Endocrine System
10: Diseases of the Reproductive System
11: Diseases of the Hematopoietic and Hemolymphatic System
12: Diseases of the Integument
13: Diseases of the Claw, Foot Skin and Soft Tissues
14: Diseases of the Udder and Teats
15: Diseases of the Eye and Ears
16: Select Poisonous Plant-Induced Diseases in Cattle
17: Bovine Diseases without Lesions