Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Hardcover)

by Murray E. Fowler (Author) "Restraint varies from confinement in an unnatural enclosure to complete restriction of muscular activity or immobilization (hypokinesia)..." (more)
Key Phrases: chemical restraint agents, cholinergic bradycardia, casting harness, The South African Veterinary Foundation, New York, United States (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
“The third updated edition of Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals is a 'must' for any college-level collection strong in veterinary sciences as well as for practicing vets. It offers an introduction to the basics of animal restraint and reviews techniques for both wild and domestic animals. This new edition provides the latest research and focuses on techniques and safety for both handlers and animals.” (Midwest Book Review)

“An in-depth resource of scientific and practical information concerning the most effective ways to handle, hold, and restrain all sorts of animals … .An utterly invaluable resource … .Worthy of the absolute highest recommendation for its depth of professional experience and its highly accessible instructional style … .An absolute must-have particularly for vocational college libraries.” (Midwest Book Review, November 2008)

  “A significant contribution to wildlife disease investigations. No other book on animal restraint is so taxonomically broad … .No other book on restraint has so many pictures, tables, drawings and graphics of the equipment, techniques, mechanics, anatomy, physiology, and results and consequences of restraint and handling as this one. It delves into some subjects not covered elsewhere and is, on the whole, heavily referenced. These are important considerations for the student and for people with relatively little experience in the field, and it could save your life or career … .It is a classic everyone should have or read and one of the many legacy contributions Dr. Fowler has made to zoo and wildlife medicine.” (Journal of Wildlife Diseases, October 2008)

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
University of California, Davis. Second edition of a reference for veterinary practitioners and students on the physical and chemical restraint of wild and domestic vertebrates. Previous edition 1978. Halftone illustrations.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 392 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813818923
• ISBN-13: 978-0813818924
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #554,082 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book!, September 24, 2002

By	Keith Ferdon (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews

An excellent information source for the novice or expert animal handler. I use this book extensively for handling of my animals, non of which are exotics. Fowler describes each technique clearly, in terms everyone can understand. This book will be a valued addition to any library whether you're a farmer, zookeeper or dog owner.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Zoo Keepers, August 25, 2004

By	K. Finn "Zooie" (FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is just spectacular. There is just a vast range of topics in this book. There are chapters on chemical immobilization, medical termnology, effects of stress, and numerous chapters on restraint procedures by Order/Family and in some cases individual species. Each restraint procedure has detailed pictures. The only problem I have with this book is the pictures are black and white, other than that fact the pictures are very clear and informative. If you work in any wildlife facility, or plan to, I highly recomend buying this book. Also would come in handy for any biologist or zoologist who plans to do in the field studies because of the indepth chapters on chemical restraint/immobilization.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy of the absolute highest recommendation for its depth of professional experience , November 10, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Hardcover)

Now in an updated third edition, Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals is an in-depth resource of scientific and practical information concerning the most effective ways to handle, hold, and restrain all sorts of animals from dogs and cats to mice, chickens, cattle, snakes, and even exotic creatures like tigers or elephants. Featuring meticulous descriptions and crystal-clear photography on virtually every page, Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals is an utterly invaluable resource for veterinarians, farmers, zookeepers, and any scientist or researcher who works with animals. Worthy of the absolute highest recommendation for its depth of professional experience and its highly accessible instructional style, Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals is an absolute must-have particularly for vocational college libraries and the personal reference of any professional who interacts with animals on a regular basis.