With an emphasis on the disease conditions of dogs cats horses swine cattle and small ruminants Jubb Kennedy and Palmer's Pathology of Domestic Animals 6th Edition continues its long tradition of being the most comprehensive reference book on common domestic mammal pathology. Using a body systems approach veterinary pathology experts provide overviews of general system characteristics reactions to insult and disease conditions that are broken down by type of infectious or toxic insult affecting the anatomical subdivisions of each body system. The sixth edition now boasts a new full-color design including more than 2 000 high-resolution images of normal and abnormal organs tissues and cells. Updated content also includes evolved coverage of disease agents such as the Schmallenberg virus porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and the porcine deltacoronavirus; plus new information on molecular-based testing including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and in-situ hybridization keep you abreast of the latest diagnostic capabilities.
New to this edition
NEW! High-resolution color images
clearly depict the diagnostic features of hundreds of conditions.
NEW! Introduction to the Diagnostic Process chapter illustrates the whole animal perspective and details the approaches to systemic, multi-system, and polymicrobial disease.
NEW! Coverage of camelids is now included in the reference?s widened scope of species.
NEW! Team of 30+ expert contributors offers the latest perspective on the continuum of issues in veterinary pathology.
NEW! Expanded resources on the companion website include a variety of helpful tools such as full reference lists with entries linked to abstracts in Pub Med and bonus web-only figures.
NEW! Full-color design improves the accessibility of the text.
Key Features
Updated content
includes new and evolving pathogens and diagnostic techniques.
Updated bibliographies give readers new entry points into the rapidly expanding literature on each subject.
Author Information
By Grant Maxie, DVM, PhD, DipACVP, Manager
Director, Animal Health Laboratory, Laboratory Services Division, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Book Contents
VOLUME 1 1. Introduction to the diagnostic process 1.2. Bones and joints 2.3. Muscle and tendon 3.4. Nervous system 4.5. Special senses 5.6. Skin and appendages
VOLUME 2 1. Alimentary system and peritoneum 2. Liver and biliary system 3. Pancreas 4. Urinary system 5. Respiratory system
VOLUME 3 1. Cardiovascular system 2. Hematopoietic system 3. Endocrine glands 4. Female genital system 5. Male genital system
