Microbiology is one of the core subjects for veterinary students, and since its first publication in 2002, Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease has become an essential text for students of veterinary medicine. Fully revised and expanded, this new edition updates the subject for pre-clinical and clinical veterinary students in a comprehensive manner. Individual sections deal with bacteriology, mycology and virology. Written by an academic team with many years of teaching experience, the book provides concise descriptions of groups of microorganisms and the diseases which they cause. Microbial pathogens are discussed in separate chapters which provide information on the more important features of each microorganism and its role in the pathogenesis of diseases of animals. The international and public health significance of these pathogens are reviewed comprehensively. The final section is concerned with the host and is organized according to the body system affected. Tables, boxes and flow diagrams provide information in an easily assimilated format. This edition contains new chapters on molecular diagnostics and on infectious conditions of the skin, cardiovascular system, urinary tract and musculoskeletal system. Many new colour diagrams are incorporated into this edition and each chapter has been updated. Key features of this edition: <ul> <li>Twelve new chapters included</li> <li>Numerous new illustrations</li> <li>Each chapter has been updated</li> <li>Completely re-designed in full colour</li> <li>Fulfils the needs of veterinary students and academics in veterinary microbiology</li> <li>Companion website with figures from the book as Powerpoints for viewing or downloading by chapter:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wiley.com/go/quinn/veterinarymicrobiology">www.wiley.com/go/quinn/veterinarymicrobiology</a></li> </ul> Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease remains indispensable for all those studying and teaching this essential component of the veterinary curriculum.

Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease

P. J. Quinn

E. S. FitzPatrick

Bryan K. Markey

F.C. Leonard

P. Hartigan

S. Fanning

Wiley/Blackwell

Veterinary Embryology

T. A. McGeady

M. T. Ryan

D. Kilroy

P. Lonergan

A thorough appreciation of the cellular, molecular and tissue changes which precede the birth of an animal is a fundamental requirement for understanding normal structural development and also abnormal processes which result in congenital defects. This textbook provides information relevant to many subjects taught in preclinical, paraclinical and clinical years. Early chapters describe and explain sequential events relating to the division, growth and differentiation of cells and to the formation of foetal membranes, implantation and placentation. Succeeding chapters trace the origin, growth, development and maturation of the major body systems. Age determination of the embryo and foetus is reviewed in a single chapter. Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect pre-natal development are reviewed in the final chapter. A reading list at the end of each chapter offers additional sources of information on the topics discussed. Tables, flow diagrams and numerous hand-drawn illustrations provide information in a form which complements the concepts presented in the text. 
Key features: <ul>
<li>Written by a team which includes members with expertise in developmental anatomy, molecular biology and clinical aspects of veterinary medicine.</li> <li>The authors have extensive experience in the teaching of veterinary embryology and cognate subjects.</li> <li>Illustrations, hand-drawn by a veterinary graduate, are used extensively to explain organogenesis and system development.</li> <li>An explanatory glossary provides concise information on specialised terms used in the text.</li> <li>The index is designed for easy retrieval of information.</li> </ul>

Science & Math

Agricultural Sciences

Blackwell Publishing

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