Avian and Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology 3rd Edition
Author(s): Terry W. Campbell (Author), Christine K. Ellis (Author)
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Publication Date: 18 Dec. 2006
Edition: 3rd
Language: English
Print length: 286 pages
ISBN-10: 0813818117
ISBN-13: 9780813818115
Book Description
This is the long–awaited revision and expansion of Avian Hematology and Cytology, 2nd Edition. This new book builds on the avian foundation of Campbell s earlier work and has grown to include coverage of several other important exotic animal groups including small mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians. This is the must–have hematologic and cytologic reference for all veterinarians and researchers working with avian and exotic animals.
Editorial Reviews
Review
A concise, practical and organized text…valuable to more groups than just veterinarians; veterinary technicians in clinical practice, pathologists, laboratory technicians, veterinary students and wildlife researchers will find the information useful and understandable…. This book will greatly facilitate one s ability to incorporate in–house diagnostics into their practice. For those readers who already perform their own lab work, this book can offer increased competency and proficiency with interpretation. This is the must–have hematologic and cytologic reference for all veterinarians and researchers working with avian and exotic animals.” Exotic DVM Magazine Because of the numerous high–quality photographs throughout, this book functions as both a text and an atlas. The straightforward style and stepwise instructions for various techniques makes this edition a very useful reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and researchers involved in preparing and interpreting hematology and cytology samples from a range of atypical domestic and nondomestic species. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science “With the considerable amount of practical information provided in the Avian and Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology, 3rd Edition, it should be in the library of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in clinical practice, pathologists, laboratory technicians, veterinary students, and those engaged in avian/exotic research.” Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
From the Back Cover
Avian and Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology, Third Edition is the long–awaited revision and expansion of Avian Hematology and Cytology. This exciting new book builds on the avian foundation of Campbell s earlier work and has grown to include coverage of several other important exotic animal groups.
The book provides thorough coverage of avian and exotic species. Individual chapters are devoted to the hematology of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and small mammals. Alongside the species–specific chapters are valuable chapters on comparative cytology and diagnostic microscopy.
· Newly revised information on avian hematology
· Expanded coverage including key exotic animal groups
· Entire comparative cytology section
· Hundreds of full color images
Avian and Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology, Third Edition is a must–have hematologic and cytologic reference for all veterinarians and researchers working with avian and exotic animals.
About the Author
Terry W. Campbell, DVM, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Zoo Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University.
Christine K. Ellis, DVM, is formerly of the Midwest Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital and currently works for the Center for Disease Control in Fort Collins, Colorado.