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Fresh, direct, and phase-contrast microscopy is an easy-to-perform, replicable, and economical diagnostic technique included in the guidelines of the Centers of Disease Control of Atlanta in 2015
In clinical medicine and in emergency medicine especially, is crucial to understand and manage the acid-base and electrolyte disorders. This text, the result of years of clinical and educational activity, is organized in three parts: acid-base balance, water and sodium and electrolytes. Clinical interpretation and therapy are discussed through clinical cases that are the main educational tools.
In this book, the most common fractures in the canine species and the way to solve them by osteosynthesis are described. The first six chapters are devoted to the general aspects of bone growth and healing, the following chapters set out the various alternatives to address fractures and the different applicable osteosynthesis systems.
In summary, this book, thanks to its structure, the tremendous amount of graphic material that it provides, the comprehensible language, and its eminently practical focus, is of great use to both veterinary students as well as professional veterinarians specialized in traumatology, which they will surely use to streamline their decision making in their daily traumatology practice.
After providing a comprehensive review of the fundamental aspects of farrowing (physiology, facilities, organization, etc.) in the first volume, in this second volume, the authors focus on the next phase, lactation. From the technical and physiological aspects that affect both the mother and the piglet, to production targets, feeding, health programs on the farm, or personnel management. These are topics that will undoubtedly be helpful in the daily practice of professional veterinary surgeons. As in the previous volume, the authors have achieved a very practical book with rigorous contents, based on their experience and technical literature, accompanied by a large amount of visual material to complement the information given.
Reproduction represents a key point in the maintenance of the pig sector in terms of production and contributes to the establishment of high levels of swine health. Therefore, useful tools should be provided to veterinary practitioners so as to minimise the impact caused by the most significant disorders/diseases at reproductive level.
The objective of this guide is to provide a practical summary regarding current knowledge and understanding of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS). The information presented is focused on clinically relevant and practical information to help field veterinary surgeons and farm team personnel interested in animal health.
Atlas entirely dedicated to the most important parasites and parasitic diseases of sheep, and written by a prestigious specialist in Parasitology with a wide experience in this species. More than 300 high-quality images have been included to show, among other things, the main parasites (protozoa, helminths and arthropods) infecting sheep, providing identification features to clearly distinguish between species, as well as the principal clinical signs derived from each infection. Each chapter has been dedicated to a specific anatomic system of sheep.
Dental care is essential to prevent dental and oral health problems in dogs. It is nowadays a routine procedure for most veterinary practices. However, some dental pathologies are sometimes really difficult to diagnose and treat. With almost 400 high-quality images, clear anatomical illustrations, and descriptions of numerous diagnostic tests, this atlas constitutes a reference handbook for a quick visual identification with a clear orientation towards a precise diagnosis and treatment. In short, this is an essential tool for a better understanding of dental pathologies in dogs.
This book provides new insight into feline ultrasound in daily practice. From cranial to caudal, the feline species has been thoroughly scanned, detailing for each body region the scanning technique, as well as the ultrasonography of both the normal and the diseased organ. In each chapter, key points highlight feline species' special features and help the reader focus on the most important. Several short ultrasound clips are also available in the electronic version of the book, increasing, even more, the interest of this book: an up-to-date text and several references to the latest studies.
This book explains the seven key aspects that, according to the author, are necessary to successfully run a veterinary practice. These include, among others, working with objectives, discovering your values and making the most of them or managing conflicts. Each of these key aspects is addressed concisely and clearly, with numerous examples so readers can identify themselves with the situation.
There is no doubt that cats are more and more popular as pets nowadays. It is therefore mandatory for veterinary surgeons to increase their knowledge on the diseases most frequently seen in feline practice. For that reason, the aim of this book is to provide the clinician with a visual guide to accurately diagnose and treat the most common ophthalmological eye disorders in cats. Feline Ophthalmology – The Manual is designed for veterinary surgeons in practice, final year veterinary students and those with a particular interest in feline species, especially in ophthalmology.
This manual on surgery, gathering 30 clinical cases, provides the reader with a better understanding to perform surgeries in dogs and cats with gastrointestinal disorders. Both simple and complex cases are addressed, detailing patient’s history, physical examination, surgical preparation and technique, as well as additional considerations. It is the intention of the authors of this book to present a series of assorted surgical cases related to the digestive system. Surgical situations of dogs and cats with a more frequent presentation, but because of that none less challenging, will be included. Some less commonly presentations, with their own puzzling demands, will be also addressed.
Handy and rigorous book focused on the main viral infections in poultry farming through a practical and visual approach of the topic. Each disease has been thoroughly reviewed including the most updated information (aetiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, etc.) to facilitate its comprehension by the readers.
Technical book on avian inspection, written by an experienced author in this topic, which tackles the most important findings noticed during broiler meat inspection at abattoirs. After starting with an introduction about poultry inspection, the book describes the most significant conditions (pathologies, rejections due to poor processing, offal for human consumption) found during broiler inspection. Each chapter is divided in three parts clearly differentiated: definition, origin, and responsibilities arising for veterinarian/ inspector. A chapter entirely dedicated to animal welfare is included within this book. It is focused on the major aspects to be considered by veterinarian/inspector under compliance with current legislation.
This atlas provides an up-to-date review of avian coccidiosis: its aetiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, etc. Special emphasis has been placed on the diagnosis and control of coccidiosis on poultry farms, with information about the techniques designed to detect coccidia and the current vaccination programmes.
A lo largo de este libro se explicará cuál es la problemática en torno a la resistencia a los antibióticos y se presentarán los datos más relevantes obtenidos hasta la fecha en ganado porcino. El punto de partida será la vigilancia del consumo de antibióticos y de las resistencias a los mismos en bacterias zoonóticas, comensales y patógenas. El análisis de esta información facilitará la caracterización del problema y, en consecuencia, el establecimiento de medidas para un uso prudente de antibióticos, entre las que se incluyen un correcto diagnóstico, la elección del tratamiento, las pautas de aplicación y las alternativas a los antimicrobianos con el fin de preservar su eficacia y seguridad. Además, se incidirá en las medidas adecuadas de bioseguridad, vacunación e higiene.
El objetivo específico de este libro es proporcionar al clínico una guía razonada del enfoque diagnóstico y la realización de retratamientos endodónticos, con el claro deseo de proporcionar todos los elementos discriminatorios para tratar tales operaciones con tranquilidad y experiencia; elementos esenciales para obtener el mejor resultado posible en la salud bucal general del paciente.
La gnatología es la madre de todos los tratamientos dentales. El método Global Occlusion es un enfoque holístico del problema gnatológico, que abarca desde los trastornos de la articulación tem-poro-mandibular a los musculares, pasando por los problemas de otorrinolaringología relacionados con estos hasta los síndromes oculares, cervicales y las cefaleas, todo revisado en esta obra única.
Cirugía urológica del perro y el gato es una ayuda indispensable en el proceso de toma de decisiones que permite elegir el mejor abordaje terapéutico a adoptar en los distintos casos urológicos y nefrológicos. El texto es práctico y fluido, y el lector puede seguir fácilmente el abordaje diagnóstico y quirúrgico de cada tipo de patología.
In this book PNEI paradigm presents itself in its full extension: from the description of the historical and philosophical bases to the biological revolution underway; from the description of nervous, neuroendocrine, immune, and psychic systems and their reciprocal influences; to the modulation tools of the human network for preventive and therapeutic uses.
This practical text on small animal dermatology provides the knowledge necessary to successfully diagnose and treat the most common skin diseases, which can account for up to 90% of veterinary consultations. This information is presented together with numerous images as well as a large number of diagnostic algorithms, which add to the practical value of the book.
Esta guía práctica contiene una biblioteca de técnicas prácticas para probar rápidamente nuevas ideas de negocio. Aprenderás el proceso, diseñarás tu primer experimento y empezarás a probar nuevas ideas de negocio.
Este libro aporta una herramienta sencilla y potente que ayuda a los líderes y miembros de equipos a alinearse y a tener claro quién es exactamente el responsable de cada parte de las actividades y proyectos más importantes del equipo.
Este libro aspira a poder servir de guía a aquellos auxiliares veterinarios que estén interesados, ayudándoles a mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación y de gestión.
