CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal MedicineFrances M.D. Gulland, Leslie A. Dierauf, Karyl L. Whitman AAP Prose Award Finalist 2018/19 For three decades, this book has been acknowledged as the most respected scientific reference specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. Written by approximately 100 contributors who are recognized globally as leaders in their respective fields, the CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Third Edition continues to serve as the essential guide for all practitioners involved with marine mammals including veterinarians, technicians, biological researchers, students, managers, keepers, curators, and trainers. The 45 chapters provide essential information for the practitioner on pathology, infectious diseases, medical treatment, anesthesia, surgery, husbandry, health assessment, species-specific medicine, medically pertinent anatomy and physiology, and global health concerns such as strandings, oil spills, and entanglements of marine mammals.
The book guides the reader through the veterinary care of cetaceans, pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. In addition to summaries of current knowledge, chapters provide information on those digital resources and websites which present the latest information as it emerges in the field. The CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Third Edition gives a call to action for scientists to experiment with new endeavors to engage and inspire current and future generations to care for marine mammals and the marine environment, and work together to find solutions. As the most trusted reference for marine mammal conservation medicine and for marine mammal medical facilities around the world, this book needs to be in your library. |
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Contents
Whale Entanglement Response and Diagnosis | |
Zoonoses and Public Health | |
Ethics and Animal Welfare | |
Anatomy and Physiology | |
Gross and Microscopic Anatomy | |
Infectious Diseases | |
Helminths and Parasitic Arthropods | |
Medicine Anesthesia and Surgery | |
Anesthesia | |
Pharmaceuticals and Formularies | |
Euthanasia | |
Nutrition and Energetics | |
Marine Mammal Transport | |
Endocrinology | |
Stress and Marine Mammals | |
Reproduction | |
Marine Mammal Immunology | |
Genetics | |
KARINA ACEVEDOWHITEHOUSE AND LIZABETH BOWEN | |
Pathology | |
Harmful Algae and Biotoxins | |
Health Assessments | |
Seal and Sea Lion Medicine | |
Polar Bear Medicine | |
Appendices | |
Taxonspecific Blood References | |
Conversions | |
Index | |
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CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine Frances M.D. Gulland,Leslie A. Dierauf,Karyl L. Whitman Limited preview - 2018 |
CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine Leslie A. Dierauf,Frances M. D. Gulland,Karyl L. Whitman No preview available - 2018 |