Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists [Hardcover]

Katherine Albro Houpt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813810612 | ISBN-13: 978-0813810614 | Publication Date: January 1998 | Edition: 3rd

Organization by common types of behavior, popular for quick reference, is maintained in the third edition of Domestic Animal Behavior. Included are:
-- Physiological basis and development for each type of behavior.
-- Normal and aberrant manifestations in each domestic animal species.
-- Treatments for problem situations.
-- Consideration of the effects of domestication on each species.

The third edition offers:
-- Thoroughly updated information.
-- A glossary of medical terms.
-- 8 drawings, 12 halftones, and 10 tables depicting anatomy and behavior.
-- More than 1,500 references to classic and contemporary sources.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In this clearly organized, illustrated textbook aimed at veterinarians and animal scientists, Houpt (animal behavior, Cornell U.)." (Booknews, 1 February 2011)

 

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

Domestic Animal Behavior, Fifth Edition is a fully updated revision of this popular, classic text. Maintaining the foundation of earlier editions, chapters examine key behavior issues ranging from communication to social structure. Each chapter covers a wide variety of domestic animals including cats, dogs, horses, pigs, sheep, and cattle.

The Fifth Edition also expands its coverage on new key areas of behavior research, including cognition and the genetics of behavior, and provides valuable, current information on normal and aberrant behaviors. Domestic Animal Behavior, Fifth Edition is a must-have resource for veterinarians and animal scientists seeking a more thorough understanding of the principles of animal behavior.

Key Features:

• Fully updated revision of popular, classic text
• Maintains the foundation of earlier editions with chapters that look at key behavior issues ranging from communication to social structure
• Covers a wide variety of domestic animals including cats, dogs, horses, pigs, sheep, and cattle
• Expands coverage on new key areas of behavior research, including cognition and perception and the genetics of behavior
• Provides valuable, current information on normal and aberrant behaviors

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 495 pages
• Publisher: Iowa State Pr; 3rd edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813810612
• ISBN-13: 978-0813810614
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,825,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched and well referenced!, February 2, 1999

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This review is from: Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists (Hardcover)

Dr. Houpt's book gives excelent overal and indepth knowlege to both the beginer and the professional. It was well outlined so specific information could be accessed quickly.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Director of behavior spcatampabay, July 13, 2010

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This review is from: Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists (Houpt, Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists) (Hardcover)

I work at a animal shelteer and we recieve many farm animals. Most of these animals have been living in isolation or stark enviroments. This book has been useful in determining the best course of action in dealing with their behavioral issues and stress mangement.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and extremely informative, March 31, 2011

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This review is from: Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists (Hardcover)

I love this book! I was originally assigned the book for my Behavior of Familiar Animals course back in college. I lent my book to a professor later on and never got it back. Ten years passed and I never stopped thinking about this book and wishing I had it as a reference guide many times. The book itself is easy enough for pretty much anyone with a scientific interest to understand. There is some scientific information, but if you wish to understand more about the behaviors of your dog, cat, horse, etc., then I recommend getting this book. I understand not too many people are into reading a book on a more advanced level, so if you just like simple books, I wouldn't recommend.