Veterinary Epidemiology [Paperback]

Michael Thrusfield (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0632048514 | ISBN-13: 978-0632048519 | Publication Date: September 16, 1997 | Edition: 2

Veterinary Epidemiology is the study of disease and other health-related events in animal populations. It seeks to identify the causes and effects of disease, and investigates the ways in which infection is transmitted and maintained. It is therefore fundamental to the prevention and control of disease in livestock and companion animals. Veterinary Epidemiology provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of epidemiology in veterinary medicine. The concepts and principles of epidemiology are explained with illustrations drawn from both large and small animal medicine, and from the developing as well as the developed world. The methodology and interpretation of surveys, observational studies and clinical trials are explored, with emphasis on modern quantitative methods. Veterinary Epidemiology is an invaluable reference source for veterinary general practitioners, government veterinarians, agricultural economists and members of other disciplines interested in animal disease. It will also be essential reading for undergraduate and intermediate-level postgraduate students of epidemiology

Editorial Reviews

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Reviews of the second edition:

‘… this is an excellent book…a truly new edition.’ – Veterinary Record

‘… an extraordinarily rich book…a significant expansion with new material and a strengthening of a number of chapters … Thrusfield is to be congratulated and commended …’ – Preventive Veterinary Medicine

Book Description

This successful book, now in its third edition, continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the role of epidemiology in veterinary medicine. Since the publication of the second edition there has been considerable expansion in the application of veterinary epidemiology: more quantitative methods are available, challenges such as the epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease in Europe in 2001 have required epidemiological investigation, and epidemiological analyses have taken on further importance with the emergence of evidence-based veterinary medicine. In this edition: Completely revised and expanded chapters; Increased attention given to the principles and concepts of epidemiology, surveillance, and diagnostic-test validation and performance; Many examples are drawn from both large and small animal medicine, and from the developing as well as the developed world. Veterinary Epidemiology is an invaluable reference source for veterinary general practitioners, government veterinarians, agricultural economists and members of other disciplines interested in animal disease. It will also be essential reading for undergraduate and intermediate-level postgraduate students of epidemiology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 483 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (September 16, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632048514
• ISBN-13: 978-0632048519
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,957,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Epidemiology

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3 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars veterinary epidemiology, September 5, 2000

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carlos machain williams (Skara, Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Veterinary Epidemiology (Paperback)

this book has been the top in the knowledge about epidemiology every chapter is perfectly done taking care about the reader so that whetehr he or she can understand the importancy of epidemiology science in the development of health areas not only applied to veterinary medicine but also thinking about human healt, being the most important issue in the countries currently.