Full Description
Now in its third edition, Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species continues to offer veterinarians and veterinary technicians an essential guide to veterinary hematology. Comprehensive in scope, the atlas presents the fundamentals of both normal and abnormal blood cell morphologies, with coverage of a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, llamas, rats, mice, nonhuman primates, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, amphibians, and reptiles.
Designed as a useful and accessible guide, the updated third edition presents more than 300 color images and includes a new chapter that describes the best techniques for using hematology instruments. The authors—noted experts on the topic—clearly show how to identify and interpret the hematological changes that may occur in a variety of species. In addition, a companion website offers a wealth of additional hematological images. This vital atlas:
Provides an updated edition of the popular veterinary hematology atlas for veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians
Contains a new instructive chapter on hematology instrumentation
Presents hundreds of high-quality color photographs that help in identification
Covers a range of species from dogs and cats to birds and reptiles
Features a companion website that provides a wealth of hematological images
Written for both novice and experienced veterinarians, Veterinary Hematology provides a complete resource to blood morphologic abnormalities in domestic and non-domestic species.
Contents
Preface vii
About the Authors ix
About the Companion Website xi
Chapter 1 Hematopoiesis 1
Chapter 2 Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology 11
Chapter 3 Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology 15
Chapter 4 Red Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites 25
Chapter 5 Normal White Blood Cell Morphology 31
Chapter 6 Variations in White Blood Cell Morphology 45
Chapter 7 White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites 51
Chapter 8 Platelets 55
Chapter 9 Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Disorders 57
Chapter 10 Miscellaneous Findings 67
Chapter 11 Avian Hematology 71
Chapter 12 Reptilian and Amphibian Hematology 83
Chapter 13 Integration of Blood Film and Hematology Analyzer Cytograms 99
Appendix A Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Morphology 107
Appendix B Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Neutrophil Toxicity 109
Glossary 111
Bibliography 115
Index 117
