Pathology of Laboratory Rodents & Rabbits [Hardcover]

Dean H. Percy (Author), Stephen W. Barthold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0813825512 | ISBN-13: 978-0813825519 | Edition: 2

The second edition is an updated overview of the diseases that often strike laboratory animals such as mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, and gerbils. Features all new material on transgenic animals, and suggestions for further reading at the end of each section.

Over 300 illustrations complement this instructional text aimed at veterinary pathologists, laboratory animal veterinarians, students, and others. The book's orgainization allows easy access to information.

Editorial Reviews

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“This is an excellent book for those requiring a comprehensive review of major infectious and noninfectious diseases of rodents and rabbits, providing accurate and up-to-date information on their pathology and diagnosis. There are no contemporary competing books that address the pathology of multiple species and have a strong focus on infectious diseases. Because of the rapidly changing field, the new edition is essential for those working in laboratory animal medicine and pathology. - Doody's Reviews

“...provides a comprehensive synopsis of the important diseases affecting laboratory rodents and rabbits... has earned the reputation of being a key resource and required reading for veterinarians who are seeking board certification in laboratory animal medicine and veterinary patholoogy disciplines.... also extremely useful for laboratory animal health technicians and veterinary students.  The new edition features updates throughout while maintaining the concise organization of previous editions and for these reasons will continue to be a standard pathology text for those working with laboratory rodents and rabbits.  - Interface: Newsletter of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine

"Overall, this book still remains one of the best overviews of pathology in laboratory animals, particularly of infectious disease.  The clear, concise and easy-to-follow style should find its way onto an available bookshelf for all with a professional interest in these species." - BTS Newsletter

“An excellent reference that should be on the shelf of pathologists interested in these animals. It would also be valuable to clinicians who see these subject animals [or] those who like to explore the subject of pathology and want more information and description of the lesions of the diseases they see.” - Exotic DVM Magazine

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“This is an excellent book for those requiring a comprehensive review…providing accurate and up-to-date information on their pathology and diagnosis…the new edition is essential.”
Doodys Reviews<!--end-->

“This new edition features updates while maintaining the concise organization of previous editions and for these reasons will continue to be a standard pathology text.”
Newsletter of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine

"Remains one of the best overviews of pathology in these laboratory animals particularly of infectious disease." BTS Newsletter

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 315 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813825512
• ISBN-13: 978-0813825519
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #656,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits, Third Edition by Dean H. Percy, October 15, 2010

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This review is from: Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Excellent book! The best reference I have seen for veterinary coverage of these laboratory species. Consistent format throughout the book with excellent, and up to date, details. Whereas this book is entitle "Pathology..." it is an excellent reference for historical perspective, clinical presentation, modes of transmission, probability of finding the diseases in a laboratory setting, and pathological features for covered diseases.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lab Animal Vet Must Have, July 11, 2011

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This review is from: Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits by Percy and Barthold is a well written, concise text on commonly used laboratory species. The book does an excellent job of describing pathologic findings associated clinically relevant disorders and infections of mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and rabbits. There are countless gross and histology images to accompany the text descriptions making the text a great reference when dealing with a clinical case.

Each species is given its own dedicated chapter, with the mouse logically receiving the largest amount of coverage. The authors did a superb job of covering both normal and abnormal pathologic findings in all of the species. Species peculiarities are pointed out for each species as well as any similarities between species. The writing style is very easy to read and digest for the reader, making the material sink in with little effort.

Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits is a required reading for the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine board exam but it is also a worthwhile read for any veterinarian working with these species who would like a little more background. This is a very useful and reader-friendly textbook that should be on an accessible shelf in any laboratory animal veterinarian's personal library.