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Review "The authors have successfully brought explanations of the mechanisms behind complicated disease, with clinical tests and laboratory findings onto treatment options, all under one roof, in a way which enables it to be referenced quickly, and easily but to provide an in-depth source of reference which invariably leaves the reader feeling much more knowledgeable about a specific topic after reading the appropriate chapter. The detail of the text is very effectively reinforced by tables and diagrams which summarised the information and so the student of inexperienced clinician need not be intimidated to reach in and to delve for more information" Equine Veterinary Journal, August 2010 --This text refers to an alternate edition.

Review The authors have succeeded admirably in the objective to provide an introductory statistics text, including basic concepts appropriate for "the complete novice in statistics". Doody Enterprises, US 2006 From the Back Cover Interpreting statistical information and carrying out statistical procedures is an integral part of veterinary and animal science. This successful textbook, now in its second edition and with an accompanying CD, provides the reader with the necessary information to handle numerical data and critically appraise the statistical methodology in the literature in the fields of veterinary and animal science. Written in a non-mathematical way with an emphasis on assimilating underlying concepts and correctly interpreting computer output, it contains numerous worked real examples to help the reader develop an understanding of the procedures. Revised and updated throughout, this new edition of Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Scienceis now accompanied by a CD containing the datasets used in the examples so that the user can work through the procedures;assumes no prior knowledge of statistics; features learning objectives and exercises in every chapter to evaluate progress in understanding; includes helpful flowcharts to provide a guide to the correct analysis of data; contains glossaries of notation and terminology which act as ready reference; indicates the more advanced sections that can be skipped initially without loss of continuity; includes a new chapter in which the fundamental importance of statistics to the practice of evidence-based veterinary medicine is clearly demonstrated and explained; incorporates new material on regression methods such as Poisson regression, regression models for clustered data, Cox proportional hazards regression models for survival data and generalized linear models. Specifically written for veterinary science and animal science students, researchers and practitioners for whom no other suitable text exists.

From the Back Cover As many more pets survive into old age, veterinary practitioners are finding that an increasing proportion of their work involves the treatment of ageing animals. This sector of patients requires specialist care that takes into account the many considerations related to geriatric disease. Canine and Feline Geriatrics is a practical and readily accessible guide to the treatment of the geriatric cat and dog. It discusses the topics and problems specifically related to the elderly animal and is recommended as essential reading for all veterinary practitioners and students involved in small animal practice.covers an area of veterinary practice that is increasing in importance.details the many concerns that are specific to the treatment of the elderly patient.is a useful source of information for all veterinary practitioners and students.

Review "For the subject of mold, its surprisingly fun to read."--Carl Woychuk, MHSC, ROH, CIH About the Author Nicholas Money teaches in the Department of Botany at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Review "Written by a world authority on the subject, this book makes a highly original contribution to the literature." Revue de Medecine Veterinaire, May 2003" About the Author E. O. Price, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis.

About the Author Michael R. Bedford is at AB-Vista Feed Ingredients, UK. Gary G. Partridge is at Danisco Animal Nutrition, UK.

About the Author H. Dove, both at CSIRO Plant Industry, Canberra.

Review "A fantastic book. Short yet very concise chapters contain a wealth of information, drugs and dose rates are displayed in easy reference tables making it super fast to double check if what you have just drawn into the syringe will be enough or too much! As this book is a handbook it would be silly to expect it to explain the huge amount of theory behind the subjects of equine anaesthesia, however it is amazing for putting in your back pocket on those long equine surgery nights during rotations to make sure you have vital information with you. I don't even like equine studies, but I found myself reading pages and pages of the book without realising it, because the information is relayed to the reader in an easy to digest manner. I can also honestly say that I have already recommended this book to three of my friends who are interested in equine surgery, showed them the book and got the same response each time, which was something along the lines of 'That is really really good!' A top notch handbook for a tough subject. Recommended to all."--- 3rd Year Veterinary Student, Royal Veterinary College, London, UK"Equine anaesthesia can be one of those areas dreaded by many clinicians, especially if their practice does not undertake many equine surgical procedures. Fear not; the second edition of this handbook again provides an easy reference to the expanding world of equine anaesthesia. The book's size, and relatively short chapters, may make it less daunting to those who find it easier to send themselves to sleep rather than the horse! The book is still intended for all those who anaesthetise horses, both in a surgical environment and also the occasional 'field' anaesthesia. All in all, this handbook provides the essential drugs and doses required to achieve a safer, smoother and more pain-free anaesthesia. It is not a cumbersome book - it fits easily into the glove box in the car, or on the anaesthetic trolley. It is a must-have book for general and specialised equine practice. Although many sections in the handbook, particularly on analgesia, have been updated, some areas remain unchanged, and potential purchasers considering updating their original version may see limited changes." --- Reviewed by Nicole Y. Jones for The Veterinary Record, 3rd March 2007"This book is a must for all veterinary surgeons who carry out equine work. Not only does it cover all aspects of anaesthesia, but also has an excellent chapter on analgesia, sedation and premedication. Equine nurses will also find this book useful for its chapter on monitoring. Every equine practice should own several copies, and have one tied to the anaesthetic machine. The chart in the front cover, "A routine for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after cardiac arrest", should be read before induction by most veterinary anaesthesists, unless they carry our general anaesthetics on a daily basis. To sum up, this is an excellent book, which should be read - and re-read - at every opportunity. The knowledge within will definitely stop many panic situations and, I suspect, it will save many horses' lives." --- Reviewed by Graham Duncanson, Veterinary Times, Feb 19, 2007

Review "It is quite common that general practitioners want to find basic information quickly and, for this purpose, this is the book to have." (Veterinary Times, 25 July 2011) “This detailed account of cancer in small animals presents volumes of information.... includes an overview of cancer biology and covers diagnostic tests for cancer, treatment options, an dinformation on the majority of specific cancer types that are of concern in cats and dogs. The detail in almost every area is impressive and complete. The authors also nicely balance recommendations for what can and cannot be reasonably performed in a general practice setting. The very specific guidance presented in flow charts for making decisions about the cancers can be helpful, and is not found in other standard oncology texts.” - Doody's Reviews, February 2009 "Will help those who are not board-certified in veterinary oncology to find the information they need in a quick and easy manner. There are... well-written practical sections on subjects such as how to safely administer chemotherapy and the importance of nutritional support. In general, it is a book that allows for rapid access to some basic knowledge about cancer treatment in animals, with... an emphasis on diagnostics and setting up a plan. This is a useful, reasonably priced textbook for someone with little knowledge of veterinary oncology who desires a quick and easy guide to the many tumors of dogs and cats." - Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, June 2009 From the Back Cover Decision Making in Small Animal Oncology is a practical manual for the increasing number of veterinarians called upon to treat patients with cancer. This case-based quick reference leads practitioners through diagnosis, treatment, and management decisions, offering reliable guidance for more effective management of cancer care. Providing easy-to-follow algorithms to assist the reader through the critical thinking process, Decision Making in Small Animal Oncology answers the questions most commonly asked in daily practice. Chapters are organized by body system and take a case-based approach, with algorithms to aid in making the appropriate clinical decision. Primarily focusing on canine and feline cancer patients, additional information on tumors in exotic companion animals is also included. Decision Making in Small Animal Oncology is a highly readable resource for the cancer knowledge practitioners and students need in general practice.

Review "Each section is self-sufficient, enabling readers to dip into any chapter of interest at random." -- International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics, Winter 2002