Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction

Ian R. Tizard BVMS PhD ACVM (Hons) DSc (Hons)

ISBN 10: 0721601367 / ISBN 13: 9780721601366

Published by Saunders, 2004

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Synopsis:

Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction has been the veterinary student's book of choice since 1977. The 7th edition continues this tradition and has the added benefit of full-color photos and important new information. Still an excellent first-level textbook for students of veterinary and comparative medicine, this text also assists veterinarians by informing them about recent developments in immunology as they relate to domestic animals.

· Straightforward text clearly explains the general principles of immunology
· Includes information on the most significant immunological diseases and immunological responses seen in domestic animals
· Includes clinical examples to illustrate all of the principles discussed
· It's the only complete resource on the subject
· Expanded and updated references to all of the key sources in the literature

New chemokine nomenclature

New CD molecules up to CD 254

New cytokines up to 1L 23

New gene nomenclature for immunoglobulin and TCR genes

Updated description of the small antibacterial peptides in innate immunity

New concepts of y/8 T cell function

SCID in Jack Russell terriers

New equine immunoglobulin nomenclature

About the Author:

Ian R. Tizard, BVMS, BSc, PhD, DSc (Hons), DACVM, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists and a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Immunology, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, The Texas Veterinary Medical Center at Texas A &M University (TAMU), College Station, Texas, USA. Dr. Tizard earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1965. He then completed a Bachelor of Science in Pathology and a PhD in Immunology. After completing his studies, Dr. Tizard became a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Guelph, where he remained as a professor until 1982 when he moved to TAMU. Dr. Tizard wrote the first standardized textbook on Veterinary Immunology in 1977. This text, now in its 11th edition, is used worldwide, and has played a major role in establishing Immunology among the key disciplines.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket