Anatomy and physiology of farm animals - Hardcover

Frandson, R. D

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9780812104561: Anatomy and physiology of farm animals

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0812104560 ISBN 13: 9780812104561

Publisher: Lea & Febiger, 1974

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Farm Animals, Anatomy and Physiology Textbook

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From the Back Cover:

The seventh edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals is a thoroughly updated and revised version of this classic text. Incorporating a number of new illustrations and a new chapter on poultry, the book maintains its reputation for clarity, balanced scope, and breadth of content. The seventh edition provides veterinary, animal science, agriculture, and veterinary technician students with a comprehensive yet clear reference to understanding the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology of farm animals.

This informative text also offers a number of features designed to enhance student learning and comprehension, including clinical extracts and a glossary of commonly used abbreviations. Cellular and molecular mechanisms in physiological processes are emphasized, with a focus on the relationship between these mechanisms and clinical signs. Drawing on current science and terminology, the seventh edition's efficient approach to the subject ensures its usefulness well beyond the classroom.

Key Features:

Presents an updated and revised version of the classic text
Includes a new chapter on poultry to provide full coverage of farm species
Offers clinical extracts and a glossary of commonly used abbreviations
Provides a comprehensive reference, with a careful balance between depth and scope
Explains important species differentiation information, with the most attention given to the horse and cow and differences highlighted for the sheep, goat, and pig
Emphasizes cellular and molecular mechanisms in physiological processes

About the Author:

Rowen D. Frandson is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University.

W. Lee Wilke is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University.

Anna Dee Fails is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University.

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