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This atlas provides an up-to-date review of avian coccidiosis: its aetiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, etc. Special emphasis has been placed on the diagnosis and control of coccidiosis on poultry farms, with information about the techniques designed to detect coccidia and the current vaccination programmes.
This book provides veterinary surgeons with a global perspective on obesity in dogs and cats. Moreover, the information and therapeutic strategies presented within can help ensure that pet owners become fully involved in improving the health of their pets.
This book provides an understanding of climate change and other contributing factors in the emergence/reemergence of parasitic diseases in companion animals. It describes the known changes in the epidemiology of key parasite infections and highlights zoonotic threats, and is therefore a valuable resource for veterinary practitioners to manage risks and keep abreast of emerging/reemerging parasitic diseases of pets.
This book helps the reader to interpret the reproductive status of the cow using an outstanding selection of photographs with an eminently practical focus. The carefully chosen images let the reader visualize what they are touching during an examination, and describe the more basic procedures, such as rectal palpation or artificial insemination. It also highlights the importance of using oestrus synchronization protocols in routine reproductive practice.
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a very common disorder, affecting a large percentage of the population. Often undiagnosed, it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, arterial hypertension, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. Dentists with expertise in sleep medicine can easily identify signs and symptoms of OSA, facilitate referral, and provide effective treatments in collaboration with medical providers. This text aims to provide an overview of relevant topics to dentists who want to include sleep medicine in their clinical practice.
Any discussion of digital dentistry nowadays means talking about an ecosystem that is set to replace the traditional way of working in every area: production processes, time management, and relationships with other professionals.
This book has been conceived as a practical book that comprehensively describes the surgical treatment of the most common trauma injuries and orthopaedic diseases affecting the forelimb of cats and dogs. Text descriptions are complemented by photos and illustrations, along with videos in some chapters, to aid readers in understanding how to perform the surgical techniques
The text aims to provide readers with informed choices for saving a natural tooth or using an osseointegrated implant as a replacement. It covers complex endodontic retreatments and surgical interventions to preserve natural teeth, along with prosthetic-orthodontic solutions like autotransplantation for cases of agenesis. The section on osseointegrated implants explores criteria for selection, timing, and integration methods, ensuring high success rates. This comprehensive guide follows modern dental principles, emphasizing dental elements in rehabilitation and using implants as vital support for irreparably compromised teeth.
The modern approach to the patient can no longer ignore a comprehensive view of the human body. This work shows the anatomical connections that unequivocally demonstrate the relationships between occlusion and posture. Hundreds of clinical images allow the reader to understand all aspects of treating patients with postural syndrome, from developing the treatment plan to follow-up checks over time. Cases of restorative dentistry, prosthetics on natural teeth and implants, fixed and functional orthodontics are presented. The comparison between new and old adhesive materials aims to illustrate which materials or techniques are more effective, from an occlusal and aesthetic standpoint, based on the specific issue being addressed.
Covering neurophysiology, biomechanics, functional anatomy, joint and muscle evaluation, the Handbook of Kinesiology is a concise and exhaustive guide to understand the human movement. In particular, it provides the essential elements to evaluate the mobility of all joints and the strength of the main muscles. The book is divided into chapters on the main districts of the human body, illustrated with over 830 figures and drawings and enriched with numerous tables
Cet ouvrage explore la condition omnivore des humains, analyse les grands défis auxquels le monde est confronté pour éradiquer la faim, étudie la production de nourriture nécessaire à une population croissante, et ce, dans le respect que l’on doit au bien-être des animaux. Sans esquiver aucun sujet, comme l’expérimentation en laboratoire avec des êtres vivants, les vaccins ou l’alimentation des animaux domestiques, le livre approche les considérations éthiques avec rigueur et en s’appuyant sur la statistique. L’auteur, vétérinaire réputé et ami des animaux, passe en revue tous les points de vue aujourd’hui au cœur du débat sur l’animalisme.
This guide addresses the two-way interaction between the heart and kidney (cardiovascular–renal axis) and shows how both acute and chronic disorders of either of these organs can affect the function of the other. To achieve its objective, the book describes the pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and clinical management of these disorders.
The book has been designed to guide professionals through the behavioural assessment of the equine patient during clinical procedures and gain an understanding of how to develop a behavioural management strategy, which is the most appropriate for each individual horse and suitable for the type of procedure to be performed. The text will be accompanied by technical illustrations, images, and practical video clips.
Correct vaccination of dogs and cats requires consideration of a broad range of clinical situations and vaccination options. Using a thoroughly practical approach, this book takes an in-depth look at vaccines and vaccination to provide veterinary professionals with the information they require to address the many doubts and questions that arise in relation to this topic.
After explaining how clinical reasoning can be applied to identify a patient’s problems, focus on the most relevant issue, and determine its causes, this book describes complex case studies from a physiological and diagnostic perspective. Readers will be asked to answer a series of questions in order to assess their knowledge and acquire the necessary skills for properly establishing a diagnosis.
The head and neck. Volume 2 expands the presentation of the medical conditions that may affect these body areas and the routine surgical procedures used to manage them. The detailed descriptions of the different surgical techniques are accompanied by a wealth of visual content that will contribute to a better understanding of these techniques.
