CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine

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CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine

AAP Prose Award Finalist 2018/19

For three decades, this book has been acknowledged as the most respected scientific reference specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. Written by approximately 100 contributors who are recognized globally as leaders in their respective fields, the CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Third Edition continues to serve as the essential guide for all practitioners involved with marine mammals including veterinarians, technicians, biological researchers, students, managers, keepers, curators, and trainers. The 45 chapters provide essential information for the practitioner on pathology, infectious diseases, medical treatment, anesthesia, surgery, husbandry, health assessment, species-specific medicine, medically pertinent anatomy and physiology, and global health concerns such as strandings, oil spills, and entanglements of marine mammals.
Covers all aspects of marine mammal veterinary practice

Written by internationally acknowledged experts

Adds new chapters on Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Ethics, Oil Spill Response, Health Assessments, Whale Entanglement Response, Dive Response, and Biotoxins

Richly illustrated in color throughout the new edition including updated anatomical drawings and extensive photographs of ocular lesions

Provides guidance to websites that regularly present updated information and images pertinent to current marine mammal medicine such as imaging and stranding network contacts

Discusses ethics and animal welfare.

The book guides the reader through the veterinary care of cetaceans, pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. In addition to summaries of current knowledge, chapters provide information on those digital resources and websites which present the latest information as it emerges in the field. The CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Third Edition gives a call to action for scientists to experiment with new endeavors to engage and inspire current and future generations to care for marine mammals and the marine environment, and work together to find solutions. As the most trusted reference for marine mammal conservation medicine and for marine mammal medical facilities around the world, this book needs to be in your library.

Country USA
Brand CRC Press
Manufacturer CRC Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 50484123
ReleaseDate 2018-05-23
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781498796873

Country	USA
Brand	CRC Press
Manufacturer	CRC Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	50484123
ReleaseDate	2018-05-23
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781498796873

CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine

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