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The perfect study companion, Animal Biology and Care,
3rd Edition is specifically designed for students on
animal care, animal nursing assistant and veterinary care assistant
courses. This edition is fully updated with new course content, a
refreshed design and colour illustrations throughout. Basic
biological theory is introduced with diagrams for visual learners
while photographs demonstrate the common practical procedures
carried out by animal care assistants.
Key features include:
New content on exotic species, recognising the increasing
number of these animals kept as pets.
Extensive coverage of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and recent
advances in animal welfare.
Written in line with course curricula, chapter summaries help
you to remember key points and learning objectives.
A companion website has interactive MCQs to help you test
your knowledge.
Divided into three main sections covering animal science and
genetics, health and husbandry and nursing procedures, this book
will help lay the foundations for a successful career in animal
care and management!
Auteur
Sue Dallas VN Cert. Ed. is a qualified veterinary nurse, and has worked in veterinary schools and veterinary practices in the UK and in North America. She has taught on both veterinary nursing and animal care courses for over 22 years and has been involved in a number of educational and examination developments in the UK and New Zealand. Sue has spoken at veterinary congresses both in the UK and around the world, promoting nursing and care of animals through training and education.
Emily Jewell BSc (Hons), MSc, Cert. Ed. is a Curriculum Area Manager in Animal Management at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire. Emily graduated from the University of Leeds in 1995 with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science. After working in a land-based college in Wiltshire for 7 years, she returned to study and graduated from Harper Adams University College in 2003 with an MSc in Animal Health and Welfare. Emily has taught across a range of subjects and has had responsibility for many different species. Emily has also previously worked as an External Verifier in Animal Management for the awarding body Edexcel.
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The perfect study companion, Animal Biology and Care, 3rd Edition is specifically designed for students on animal care, animal nursing assistant and veterinary care assistant courses. This edition is fully updated with new course content, a refreshed design and colour illustrations throughout. Basic biological theory is introduced with diagrams for visual learners while photographs demonstrate the common practical procedures carried out by animal care assistants.
Key features include:
Contenu
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xii
Companion Website xiii
Section 1 Animal Biology 1
Chapter 1 Cells and Basic Tissues 3
Summary 3
What is Biology? 3
Cells 6
Animal Tissues 6
Blood 9
Bone and cartilage 13
Muscular tissue 14
Nervous tissue 16
Chapter 2 Movement of Materials within the Body 17
Summary 17
Diffusion 17
Osmosis 18
Phagocytosis 19
Active transport 19
Body fluid 19
Acids and bases in the body 20
Tissue fluid and the lymphatic system 20
The lymphatic system 21
Functions of the lymphatic system 22
Chapter 3 Body Systems and Functions 24
Summary 24
The circulatory system 24
The respiratory system 31
The digestive system 40
The urinary system 51
The nervous system 53
The endocrine system 59
The sense organs 62
The skin 66
The skeleton 68
The reproductive system 73
Homeostasis 79
Chapter 4 Basic Genetics 81
Summary 81
What is genetics? 81
Why is genetics important? 81
Important events in the history of genetics 81
Chromosomes, genes and DNA 82
Genetic terms 83
Cell division 83
Breeding and genetics 87
Chapter 5 Body Areas 89
Summary 89
Thoracic cavity 89
Abdominal cavity 89
Pelvic region 90
Cavity linings 90
Section 2 Animal Health and Husbandry 91
Chapter 6 Animal Welfare 93
Summary 93
Definition of animal welfare 93
How is animal welfare assessed? 94
Animal welfare legislation 95
Animal welfare organisations 106
Animal rights 107
Chapter 7 Basic Animal Health Care 108
Summary 108
Assessing the health status of an animal 108
Factors affecting health status 112
Prophylactic treatments 116
Microchipping 116
Chapter 8 Disease Transmission and Control 118
Summary 118
How can disease be transmitted? 118
Incubation of disease 122
Infection 122
Diagnosis of disease 123
Basic animal treatments 124
Chapter 9 Basic Microbiology 127
Summary 127
Microbial terms 128
Bacteria 128
Viruses 132
Fungi 132
Protozoa 133
Chapter 10 Diseases of the Dog and Cat 135
Summary 135
Diseases of dogs 135
Diseases of cats 141
Immunity 148
Chapter 11 Zoonotic Diseases 149
Summary 149
Dogs 149
Cats 150
Zoonotic diseases from other species 150
Prevention of zoonotic diseases 150
Chapter 12 Parasitology 152
Summary 152
Parasitology terms 153
External parasites 153
Ectoparasites in birds 160
Ectoparasites in reptiles 160
Internal parasites 161
Chapter 13 Hygiene 166
Summary 166
Disinfectants and antiseptics 166
Terms relating to hygiene 167
Disinfectants 167
Antiseptics 172
Chapter 14 Basic Nutrition 174
Summary 174
Proteins 175
Carbohydrates 177
Fats/lipids 178
Vitamins 178
Minerals 179
Water 181 General considerations for feeding 182