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Decision Making in Veterinary Practice The first ever guide to rational decision making in veterinary practice The practice of veterinary medicine entails crucial decisions about patient care on a daily basis Whether to admit patients displaying symptoms whether to pursue diagnoses or prioritize therapeutic trials whether to advise overnight stays after routine surgery whether to refer patients the answers to questions like these can significantly influence patient outcomes and standards of care However veterinary clinicians are seldom trained to analyze their patterns of decision making relying instead on the existing culture of a practice to dictate their behaviors This can lead to irrational decisions institutional inertia reluctance to comply with evidence based medicine and failure to optimize patient outcomes Decision Making in Veterinary Practice provides the first ever dedicated guide to rational principles for decision making in veterinary practice Rooted in the study of normative ethics it seeks to pose important questions and develop processes by which they can be answered The book promises to transform the clinical performance of clinicians and practices that utilize it Decision Making in Veterinary Practice readers will also find Discussi

Practicing veterinarians veterinary technicians professional aquarists fish researchers and tropical fish hobbyists will find this thorough yet concise handbook a complete how to guide for keeping fish under human care healthy and thriving

The first book to provide veterinarians with in depth guidance on exotic animal surgical principles and techniques As the popularity of exotic animals continues to grow it is becoming increasingly important for veterinarians to be knowledgeable and skilled in common surgical procedures for a wide range of exotic species Written for practitioners and board certified surgeons with a working knowledge of domestic animal surgery Surgery of Exotic Animals is the first clinical manual to provide comprehensive guidance on surgical principles and common procedures in exotic pets zoo animals and wildlife Edited by internationally recognized leaders in exotic animal surgery and zoological medicine this much needed volume covers invertebrates fish amphibians reptiles birds and both terrestrial and marine mammals Contributions from a team of surgery and zoo specialists offer detailed descriptions of common surgeries and provide a wealth of color images demonstrating how each procedure is performed including regional anatomy and surgical approaches An invaluable one stop source of authoritative surgical information on exotic species this book Provides illustrated guidance on surgical principles and common surgeries performed in exotic speciesDescribes general princi

Practical guidance to improving animal wellbeing by changing human behaviour Practical Human Behaviour Change for the Health and Welfare of Animals is the practical guide to helping people change behaviour for the welfare wellbeing and health of their animals Grounded in evidence this book enables readers to understand some of the underlying causes of human behaviour towards animals and deliver the crucial techniques and skills to help people make needed behavior changes These techniques including the use of the Stages of Change model Motivational Interviewing MI and skilled Active Listening support practical interventions for owner s behaviors such as those around diet exercise weight control and breeding the text also supports professionals through difficult conversations such as euthanasia hoarding and giving up ownership These approaches have been found to improve outcomes for animals as well as engagement with workers by owners This way of working also reduces psychological burden on workers and help with job satisfaction To aid in reader comprehension Practical Human Behaviour Change for the Health and Welfare of Animals is complemented by case examples analogies and exercises A supporting website provides worksheets and resources to furth

Esta segunda edición se presenta en forma de un esquema, lo que favorece una consulta fácil y rápida. El formato tiene por objetivo guiar al lector hacia al diagnóstico, ayudándole a elegir el tratamiento mas adecuado; además proporciona las pautas para localizar material de consulta adicional. Se han agregado las secciones sobre pacientes con polidipsia y poliuria, así como la interpretación de los perfiles bioquímicos. Los temas se han reorganizado para facilitar su consulta. Esta obra va dirigida principalmente a los médicos veterinarios ya en la práctica de su profesión; así como para los estudiantes avanzados de la carrera y que inician sus prácticas en la clínica de pequeñas especies.

This book represents the culmination of more than four years of work by many rhino experts primarily from Africa Asia the United States and Europe involved in rhino conservation research and management It is one of the most comprehensive reference works ever published on the systematics ecology conservation status and management of all rhinoceros species Covering all five rhino species worldwide this volume brings together the contributions of 92 international rhino experts and provides A comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the evolution phylogeny systematics and fossil record of rhinosAn in depth look at the ecology and conservation status of each species with detailed chaptersA series of case studies on conservation management poaching horn trade and ex situ programs This beautifully illustrated book is an invaluable resource for researchers wildlife managers and professionals in conservation biology ecology and management as well as the general public It reveals the fascinating story of rhino evolution the long history of human interactions with rhinos and the major threats to these iconic species

This concise practical text covers the essential information Equine veterinary students need focusing on skin urinary liver and endocrine diseases It conveys the core information in an easily digestible precise form with extensive use of bullet points tables flow charts diagrams lists protocols and extensive illustration