Full Description
The long-awaited Second Edition of Veterinary HematologyDomestic and Non-Domestic Species serves as a major update to this essential introductory hematology atlas. In addition to a thorough update of all chapters, the new edition now includes coverage of laboratory animals and pocket pets, two new chapters devoted entirely to avian and exotic animals, and a PC compatible CD providing a wealth of additional hematological images. Now fully updated and revised, the Second Edition is the must-have veterinary hematology atlas for veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians alike.
Contents
Preface. About the Authors. Chapter 1. Hematopoiesis. Chapter 2. Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology. Chapter 3. Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology. Chapter 4. Red Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites. Chapter 5. Normal White Blood Cell Morphology. Chapter 6. Variations in White Blood Cell Morphology. Chapter 7. White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites. Chapter 8. Platelets. Chapter 9. Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Disorders. Chapter 10. Miscellaneous Findings. Chapter 11. Avian Hematology. Chapter 12. Reptilian Hematology. Appendixes. 1. Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Morphology. 2. Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Neutrophil Toxicity. Glossary. Selected References. Index.
