Introduction to Veterinary Immunology [Paperback]

Ian R. Tizard (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721620981 | ISBN-13: 978-0721620985 | Publication Date: April 1987 | Edition: 3rd

Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction has been the veterinary student's book of choice since 1977. The 7th edition continues this tradition and has the added benefit of full-color photos and important new information. Still an excellent first-level textbook for students of veterinary and comparative medicine, this text also assists veterinarians by informing them about recent developments in immunology as they relate to domestic animals.

· Straightforward text clearly explains the general principles of immunology
· Includes information on the most significant immunological diseases and immunological responses seen in domestic animals
· Includes clinical examples to illustrate all of the principles discussed
· It's the only complete resource on the subject
· Expanded and updated references to all of the key sources in the literature

· New chemokine nomenclature
· New CD molecules up to CD 254
· New cytokines up to 1L 23
· New gene nomenclature for immunoglobulin and TCR genes
· Updated description of the small antibacterial peptides in innate immunity
· New concepts of y/8 T cell function
· SCID in Jack Russell terriers
· New equine immunoglobulin nomenclature

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

Editorial Reviews

Review

This outstanding book is concise, easy to read and well organised. The purpose of the book remains, as for the past 30 years, to provide a concise overview of fundamental immunological concepts related to veterinary medicine. The publisher offers free online resources, which contain monthly content updates. This outstanding book can be considered as the immunology reference of choice not only for veterinary students, but also for postgraduates and researchers. The depth of coverage, concise content and narrative style make it a valuable resource to be recommended without reservation.

The Veterinary Record, January 2009 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Book Description

The only complete resource on the subject --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 401 pages
• Publisher: Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd; 3rd edition (April 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721620981
• ISBN-13: 978-0721620985
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,484,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Immunology

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A reasonably comprehensive introductory text, June 16, 2000

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mikejaqua (Kalamazoo, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction (Paperback)

Tizzard has produced a fine and reasonably comprehensive text for introducing veterinary students to the science of immunology. Starting with easy to grasp basics he proceeds to ever increasing depth in the numerous areas of immunology.

Unlike standard texts, which only teach mouse and primate immunology, Tizzard's book introduces the reader to the differences found in the immune systems of various species. This makes the book valuable not only for veterinary students but for non-veterinary immunology students, who all too often get the impression that all immune systems look and work like the mouse and human systems.

While it is impossible to provide exhaustive coverage of all topics in a limited scope, Tizzard does a fine job of selecting and highlighting the most important findings and concepts in each area. Numerous illustrations aid in making difficult concepts clear and easy to grasp. He also provides bibliographies for each chapter which allow the reader to pursue more in depth studies.

As with his earlier books Tizzard has again made a worthy contribution to the teaching of immunology. It is certainly to be hoped that this textbook will be widely used not only to teach immunology but also to give students an awareness and appreciation of the many ways in which different species have evolved and specialized their immune systems.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to immunology, March 30, 2000

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R.Powell (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Veterinary Immunology (Hardcover)

Tizard does a good job of explaining the immune system for vet students and producers. If you need to begin learning about this subject, this is a good place to start.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview book, October 18, 2010

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This review is from: Veterinary Immunology, 8e (Paperback)

This book is required for my immunology course, and is a very good, easy-to-understand description of the immune system. It also has much shorter chapters than in most of my other textbooks.