Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists (Hardcover)

~ Katherine Albro Houpt (Author) "The position of the ears and tail, as well as the overall posture are most indicative of the animal's immediate intentions..." (more)
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Product Description

This volume is organized by common types of behaviour for quick reference. Included are physiological basis and development for each type of behaviour, treatments for problem situations and consideration of the effects of domestication on each species.

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This popular quick reference is back with the latest updated information available. True to earlier adoptions, Houpt maintains organization by common types of behavior and addresses advances in communication, perception, cognition and clinical behavior. Key to the fourth edition is advancements in the use of psychotropic drugs and the role of underlying disease in some behavior problems. Also new to this edition are discussions of progress and research in understanding equine and production animal behavior, and the relationship between behavior and animal welfare.

The text provides:
· Physiological basis and development for each type of behavior;
· Normal and aberrant manifestations in each domestic animal species, including horses and farm animals;
· Treatments for problem situations;
· Consideration of the effects of domestication on each species.

This text is intended for animal science and veterinary students and includes a glossary of medical terms, illustrations of anatomy and behavior, and over 1500 classical and contemporary references --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 495 pages
• Publisher: Iowa State Press; 3rd edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813810612
• ISBN-13: 978-0813810614
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #775,253 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched and well referenced!, February 2, 1999

By A Customer

Dr. Houpt's book gives excelent overal and indepth knowlege to both the beginer and the professional. It was well outlined so specific information could be accessed quickly.