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- Resources for Agriculture Exposes students to the most current information available from leaders in their respective fields. Vividly illustrated throughout! Rich with illustrations! Comprehensive in coverage and unique in presentation. Provides principles and time-tested practical information. Ideal for students with little or no background in entomology. Four-part organization easily accommodates the three major approaches of animal science.
ISBN-10: 0135047676
ISBN-13: 9780135047675
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Cloth; 816 pp
Published: 06/13/2008
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For courses in Animal Biology, Animal Management, Veterinary Technology, and Animal Science.
This comprehensive, up-to-date text serves as a useful reference devoted to companion animals. It provides principles and time-tested practical information for students preparing for careers related to the health and quality of life of—all creatures great and small—with special emphasis on companion animals.
For courses in Animal Biology, Animal Management, Veterinary Technology, and Animal Science.
This comprehensive, up-to-date text serves as a useful reference devoted to companion animals. It provides principles and time-tested practical information for students preparing for careers related to the health and quality of life of–all creatures great and small–with special emphasis on companion animals.
Hallmark Features
- Emphasis on the importance of companion animals to humans and society. Presents students with a sound reason for learning more about companion animals.
- Timely information pertaining to the expanding petfood, pet supplies, and service industry. Supplies compelling reasons for the role and importance of the companion animal enterprise.
- Examples of career opportunities associated with companion animals and principles of business design and management. Makes the text particularly interesting to an increasing number of students seeking a career with animals.
- Coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures–Includes the importance of keeping good records. Gives students an understanding of important business procedures in the rapidly-expanding field of medical technology.
- Information on biology, care, health, and management–Of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, and other pocket pets. Offers information on a broad range of companion animals beyond just the cat and dog.
- Discussion of controversial issues and challenges–Facing those involved with companion animals, such as; the use of companion animals in research, the issues of animal welfare and animal rights, and the problems associated with unwanted pets and with animals who have behavioral problems. Encourages students to think about ethical issues facing the companion animal industry.
- Chapters on dog and cat breeds and factors to consider in choosing a pet. Provides students with an understanding of how breeds of dogs and cats were developed, their general characteristics, and information that will be useful to them in future counseling of those seeking advice in the selection of a new pet.
- Extensive glossary included. Assists students in mastering all the new terminology associated with this course of study.
- More than 400 photographs, line drawings, and other illustrative materials–Features eight color pages of breeds of dogs, cats, and other companion animals; and four pages of color photographs of companion animals on the inside and end pages of the front and back covers. Enhances student understanding and identification of various breeds.
- Over 100 tables throughout. Provides a valuable study aid organizing and simplifying the vast amount of information students must learn in this course.
This edition is thoroughly updated to include
- Two new chapters: Chapter 8, "Companion Horses," and Chapter 16, "Companion Animal Geriatrics."
- Major revisions to Chapter 6, "Companion Reptiles and Amphibians."
- Expanded contributions of photographs and text submitted by a broader group of veterinary medicine students and pet owners and breeders.
- Expanded lists of references and web sites, plus an improved Glossary.
- Nearly twice as many color photos! This feature is particularly helpful to students learning horse breeds, colors, and markings.
CHAPTER 1: Companion Animals
CHAPTER 2: Companion Animal Industry
CHAPTER 3: Dog/Cat Breeds and Their Characteristics
CHAPTER 4: Choosing a Dog or Cat
CHAPTER 5: Companion Birds
CHAPTER 6: Companion Reptiles and Amphibians
CHAPTER 7: Companion Rodents, Ferrets, and Lagomorphs
CHAPTER 8: Companion Horses
CHAPTER 9: Feeding and Nutrition of Cats and Dogs
CHAPTER 10: Anatomy and Physiology of Cats and Dogs
CHAPTER 11: Reproductive Biology of Dogs and Cats
CHAPTER 12: Companion Animal Behavior and Social Structure
CHAPTER 13: Care, Management, and Training of Dogs and Cats
CHAPTER 14: Fitting, Grooming, and Showing Cats and Dogs
CHAPTER 15: Companion Animal Health<
CHAPTER 16: Companion Animal Geriatrics
CHAPTER 17: Parasites and Pests of Companion Animals
CHAPTER 18: Common Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Terms
CHAPTER 19: Records and Case Histories
CHAPTER 20: Career Opportunities Associated with Companion Animals
CHAPTER 21: Business/Financial Aspects of the Companion Animal Enterprise
CHAPTER 22: Kennel/Cattery Design and Management
CHAPTER 23: Pet Sitting, Pet Motels, and Other Boarding Arrangements
CHAPTER 24: Therapeutic and Service Uses of Companion Animals
CHAPTER 25: Animals in Biomedical Research
CHAPTER 26: Managing Unwanted Companion Animals<
CHAPTER 27: Trends/Future of Companion Animals and Related Functions
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Glossary
Index
Companion Animals: Their Biology, Care, Health, and Management
Campbell, Campbell & Corbin
© 2005 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 640 pages | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131136100 | ISBN-13: 9780131136106
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For courses in Animal Biology, Animal Management, Veterinary Technology, and Animal Science.
This comprehensive, up-to-date text serves as a useful reference devoted to companion animals. It provides principles and time-tested practical information for students preparing for careers related to the health and quality of life of—all creatures great and small—with special emphasis on companion animals.
Dr. Karen Campbell earned animal science and veterinary medicine degrees with highest honors from the University of Missouri; studied veterinary internal medicine, surgery, and clinical pathology at Auburn University and The University of Georgia; and is board-certified in both veterinary internal medicine and in dermatology. She has served on the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine faculty since 1983. Her research in dermatology resulted in the publication of more than one hundred scientific papers and twenty-three book chapters, and numerous lectures both domestically and globally. She has authored and co-authored six textbooks and served in various offices, including president of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. She enjoys having a variety of companion animals as pets, including horses.
Dr. John Campbell earned three degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia (UMC), where he taught and researched for twenty years before serving as Dean of Agriculture at the University of Illinois, and as president of Oklahoma State University. He has co-authored an introductory animal science textbook (four editions) and has authored and co-authored six other books on agriculture, animal science, and higher education. During the past decade, he has consulted for the World Bank (India), the U.S. Agency for International Development (Egypt), and the Higher Learning Commission/North Central Accreditation (Chicago), and has taught Land-Grant College Legacy at UMC. His honors include two national awards for teaching excellence and an honorary doctorate of science from UMC.
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Campbell & Campbell
© 2009 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Book; 816 pages | Instock
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