Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease (Hardcover)

by M. Donald McGavin MVSc PhD FACVSc (Author), James F. Zachary DVM PhD (Author)

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Product Description
The 4th edition of this textbook presents both general pathology and special pathology in one comprehensive resource. Coverage includes a brief review of basic principles related to anatomy, structure and function, followed by congenital and functional abnormalities and discussions of viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections and neoplasia. * Logically organized chapters discuss normal functions of the body system, followed by pathologic conditions found in domestic and companion animals. * While focusing primarily on diseases in North America, the text also includes pathologic conditions found in other parts of the world, as well as those being brought into this country, such as West Nile virus, through the importation of cattle, sheep, and other animals. * Contributors are recognized in their area of expertise and are well known in research and education.

About the Author
M. Donald McGavin, MVSc, FACVSc, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathology, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Pathology, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN; and James F. Zachary, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, American Colllege of Veterinary Pathologists; Professor of Veterinary Pathology, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1488 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (August 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323028705
• ISBN-13: 978-0323028707
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,630 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, February 3, 2007

By	Fernando Dutra Quintela (Uruguay) - See all my reviews

I think this book is excellent not only for student but also for any veterinary pathologists. It is well writen and it has a lot of excellent figures (remember that Prof McGavin has published "Specimen Dissection and Photography: For the Pathologist, Anatomist and Biologist"). In fact, is the veterinary version of the famous Robbin's human pathology book, but with more and much better gross and histologic photos. A drawback is that only animal diseases of North America are included and for this reason the Bible still is Jubb&Kennedy.
Dr Fernando Dutra Quintela
Veterinary Pathologist
Uruguay

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pathologic Basis of veterinary Disease, September 28, 2008

By	Branka Seol "branka" (zagreb, Croatia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is easy to read, learn and understand, A+, great photos, all veterinary diseases covered

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Pathology Book, September 30, 2008

By	T. Figgers - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has almost, if not everything you would like to know concerning veterinary pathology. It is huge and a bit bulky and it kind of sucks if you have to carry it with you for every class session, but it definitely holds a lot of interesting information.