Animal Biology and Care
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-118-27606-8 (ISBN)
- New content on exotic species, recognising the increasing number of these animals kept as pets.
- Extensive coverage of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and recent advances in animal welfare.
- Written in line with course curricula, chapter summaries help you to remember key points and learning objectives.
- A companion website at www.wiley.com/go/dallas/animal-biology-care with interactive MCQs to help you test your knowledge.
Divided into three main sections covering animal science and genetics, health and husbandry and nursing procedures, this book will help lay the foundations for a successful career in animal care and management!
Sue Dallas VN Cert. Ed. is a qualified veterinary nurse, and has worked in veterinary schools and veterinary practices in the UK and in North America. She has taught on both veterinary nursing and animal care courses for over 22 years and has been involved in a number of educational and examination developments in the UK and New Zealand. Sue has spoken at veterinary congresses both in the UK and around the world, promoting nursing and care of animals through training and education.
Emily Jewell BSc (Hons), MSc, Cert. Ed. is a Curriculum Area Manager in Animal Management at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire. Emily graduated from the University of Leeds in 1995 with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science. After working in a land-based college in Wiltshire for 7 years, she returned to study and graduated from Harper Adams University College in 2003 with an MSc in Animal Health and Welfare. Emily has taught across a range of subjects and has had responsibility for many different species. Emily has also previously worked as an External Verifier in Animal Management for the awarding body Edexcel.
Section 1 Animal Biology
Chapter 1 Cells and Basic Tissues
Chapter 2 Movement of Materials within the Body
Chapter 3 Body Systems and Functions
Chapter 4 Basic Genetics
Chapter 5 Body Areas
Section 2 Animal Health and Husbandry
Chapter 6 Animal Welfare
Chapter 7 Basic Animal Health Care
Chapter 8 Disease Transmission and Control
Chapter 9 Basic Microbiology
Chapter 10 Diseases of the Dog and Cat
Chapter 11 Zoonotic Diseases
Chapter 12 Parasitology
Chapter 13 Hygiene
Chapter 14 Basic Nutrition
Chapter 15 Handling
Chapter 16 Grooming and Coat Care
Chapter 17 Other Animals Kept as Pets
Section 3 Nursing
Chapter 18 First Aid and Nursing
Chapter 19 Basic Bandaging
Chapter 20 The Hospital Environment
Chapter 21 The Hospitalized Patient
Chapter 22 Monitoring Temperature, Pulse and Respiration
Chapter 23 Pharmacy and the Administration of Drugs
Chapter 24 Isolation and Quarantine
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.6.2014 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Queensland |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 189 x 245 mm |
| Gewicht | 816 g |
| Einbandart | Paperback |
| Themenwelt | Veterinärmedizin |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-27606-X / 111827606X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-27606-8 / 9781118276068 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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