Kirkbride's Diagnosis of Abortion and Neonatal Loss in Animals (eBook)

Bradley L. Njaa, BSc, DVM, MVSc, DACVP is Associate Professor of Pathology, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Contributors

Preface

Editor's Acknowledgements

1 General Approach to Fetal and Neonatal Loss

R. Flint Taylor and Bradley L. Njaa

2 Disorders of Cattle

Mark L. Anderson

3 Disorders of Sheep and Goats

Robert B. Moeller Jr.

4 Disorders of Pigs

Michael J. Yaeger

5 Disorders of Horses

Neil M. Williams

6 Disorders of Dogs and Cats

Claus D. Buergelt

7 Disorders of Nondomestic Mammals

Bruce A. Rideout

Appendix A Gestational Age Estimation Based on

Fetal Measures and Phenotypic Characteristics

Appendix B Summary Tables of Diagnostic Tests for Infectious

Causes of Abortion and Neonatal Loss

Index

"The fourth updated edition of Kirkbridge's Diagnosis ofAbortion and Neonatal Loss in Animals is a winning reference fordetermining the causes of abortion and neonatal loss in cattle,small and exotic mammals, and is a 'must' for any practicing vetand many a collection catering to veterinary students ...Highly recommended as a 'staple' for any practicing vet'scollection!)." (California Bookwatch, 1 July2012)

"This fourth edition clearly enhances the previousexcellent efforts of the late Dr. Kirkbride. The authors havecollaborated to produce an excellent, easy-to-read reference onreproductive disorders." (Doody's, 7September 2012)