Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals [Hardcover]

Elizabeth S. Williams (Editor), Ian K. Barker (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813825563 | ISBN-13: 978-0813825564 | Publication Date: January 18, 2000 | Edition: 3rd

Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals, Third Edition presents the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease in both free-ranging and captive wild mammals. Editors Elizabeth Williams and Ian Barker have recruited 71 contributors, all noted experts in their fields, to update this new edition.

This reference provides valuable information on each disease, including

* Etiology

* History

* Distribution

* Epidemiology

* Clinical signs

* Pathology

* Immunity

* Diagnosis

* Treatment

* Control

This latest edition is a leading reference book for

* Wildlife biologists, managers, and rehabilitators

* Biology students

* Conservationists

* Public health workers

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals will provide research workers, medical personnel, wildlife biologists and veterinarians with much needed authoritative information. This book can be strongly recommended not only to those listed above, but also to veterinary practitioners with an interest in conservation and natural history, or those who provide a service to rehabilitation centres and zoos."

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Review

"Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals will provide research workers, medical personnel, wildlife biologists and veterinarians with much needed authoritative information. This book can be strongly recommended not only to those listed above, but also to veterinary practitioners with an interest in conservation and natural history, or those who provide a service to rehabilitation centres and zoos."

Veterinary Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 558 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd edition (January 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813825563
• ISBN-13: 978-0813825564
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,593,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Pathology

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheaper at Barnes & Noble, July 6, 2005

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Big Cat (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals (Hardcover)

I found this book for $49.99 at Barnes & Noble

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Use it all the time!, May 16, 2006

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E. Butler (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals (Hardcover)

I am a wildlife veterinarian and am constantly using this book. Superbly organized, full of great information!

4.0 out of 5 stars what l wanted, September 20, 2010

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This review is from: Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals (Hardcover)

delivered in amazing time, well packaged and the cheapest price l could find. it has already come in handy with my work and studies.