CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine
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CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is the only handbook specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. With 66 contributors working together to craft 45 scientifically-based chapters, the text has been completely revised and updated to contain all the latest developments in this field. Building upon the solid foundation of the previous edition, the contents of this book are light-years ahead of the topics presented in the first edition.
See what's new in the Second Edition:
Marine mammals as sentinels of ocean health
Emerging and resurging diseases
Thorough revision of the Immunology chapter
Diagnostic imaging chapters to illustrate new techniques
Quick reference for venipuncture sites in many marine mammals
Unusual mortality events and mass strandings
New topics such as a chapter on careers
Wider scope of coverage including species outside of the United States and Canada
Filled with captivating illustrations and photographs, the Handbook guides you through the natural history of cetaceans, pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. Prepared in a convenient, easy-to-use format, it is designed specifically for use in the field. Covering more than 40 topics, this one-of-a-kind reference is packed with data. The comprehensive compilation of information includes medicine, surgery, pathology, physiology, husbandry, feeding and housing, with special attention to strandings and rehabilitation. The CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is still a must for anyone interested in marine mammals.
Emerging Pathways in Marine Mammal Medicine
Marine Mammals as Sentinels of Ocean Health, M.L. Reddy, L.A. Dierauf, and F.M.D. Gulland
Emerging and Resurging Diseases, D.L. Miller, R.Y. Ewing, and G.D. Bossart
Florida Manatees: Perspectives on Populations, Pain, and Protection, T. O'Shea, L.W. Lefebvre, and C.A. Beck
Marine Mammal Stranding Networks, F.M.D. Gulland, L.A. Dierauf, and T. Rowles
Marine Mammal Unusual Mortality Events, L.A. Dierauf and F. Gulland
Mass Strandings of Cetaceans, M.T. Walsh, R.Y. Ewing, D.K. Odell, and G.D. Bossart
Careers in Marine Mammal Medicine, L.A. Dierauf, S. Frasca, Jr., and T.Y. Mashima
The Electronic Whale, L.A. Dierauf
Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Mammals
Gross and Microscopic Anatomy, S.A Rommel, and L.J. Lowenstine
Endocrinology, D.J. St. Aubin
Reproduction, T.R. Robeck, S. Atkinson, and F.M. Brook
Immunology, B. Aldridge, D. King, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, and J.L Stott
Stress and Marine Mammals: A Review, D.J. St. Aubin and L.A. Dierauf
Genetic Analyses, D. Duffield and W. Amos
Infectious Diseases of Marine Mammals
Viral Diseases, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf
Bacterial Diseases of Cetaceans and Pinnipeds, J.L. Dunn, J.D. Buck, and T.R. Robeck
Mycotic Diseases, T. Reidarson, J. McBain, L.M. Dalton, and M.G. Rinaldi
Parasitic Diseases, M.D. Dailey
Pathology of Marine Mammals
Clinical Pathology, G.D. Bossart, T. Reidarson, L.A. Dierauf, and D. Duffield
Cetacean Cytology, J.C. Sweeney, and M.L. Reddy
Gross Necropsy and Specimen Collection Protocols, T. Rowles, F. VanDolah, and A.A. Hohn
Toxicology, T.M. O'Hara and T. O'Shea
Noninfectious Diseases, F.M.D. Gulland, L.J. Lowenstine, and T.R. Spraker
Diagnostic Imaging in Marine Mammals
Overview of Diagnostic Imaging, W. Van Bonn and F. Brook
Radiology, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, W. Van Bonn, E.D. Jensen, and F.M. Brook
Ultrasonography, F. Brook, W. Van Bonn, and E.D. Jensen
Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy in Marine Mammals, S.R. Dover and W. Van Bonn
Thermal Imaging of Marine Mammals, M.T. Walsh and E.V. Gaynor
Medical Management of Marine Mammals
Marine Mammal Anesthesia, M. Haulena and R.B. Heath
Intensive Care, M.T. Walsh and S. Gearhart
Pharmaceuticals and Formularies, M.K. Stoskopf, S. Willens, and J. McBain
Euthanasia, L. Greer, J.E. Whaley, and T. Rowles
Marine Mammal Well-Being
U. S. Federal Legislation Governing Marine Mammals, N.M. Young and S.L. Shapiro
Public Health, C. House, and J.A. House
Water Quality, K.D. Arkush
Nutrition and Energetics, G. Worthy
Hand-Rearing and Artificial Milk Formulas, F.I. Townsend and L.J. Gage
Tagging and Tracking, M. Lander, A. Westgate, R.K. Bonde, and M.J. Murray
Marine Mammal Transport, J. Antrim and J. McBain
Specific Medicine and Husbandry of Marine Mammals
Cetacean Medicine, J. McBain
Seals and Sea Lions, F.M.D. Gulland, M. Haulena and L.A. Dierauf
Walruses, M.T. Walsh
Manatees, G.D. Bossart
Sea Otters, P. Tuomi
Polar Bears, M.B. Briggs
Appendices
A.Conversions
B.Abbreviations
C.Characteristics of Common Disinfectants
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 27.6.2001 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 79 Halftones, black and white; 64 Tables, black and white; 150 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Bosa Roca |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 174 x 246 mm |
| Gewicht | 2087 g |
| Themenwelt | Veterinärmedizin |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8493-0839-9 / 0849308399 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8493-0839-0 / 9780849308390 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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