{"product_id":"veterinary-guide-to-animal-breeds-isbn-9781119299721","title":"Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Guide to Animal Breeds\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive reference for accurately recognizing small animal, exotic, and large animal breeds, with color photographs to aid in identification and important information for delivering veterinary care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a reliable, veterinary-based guide to accurately recognizing breeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers small, large, and exotic animal breeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes information targeted at daily veterinary practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents full-color photographs for comparison and identification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a companion website offering teaching materials, including worksheets and teaching PowerPoints\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eDer Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds ist ein umfassendes Referenzwerk zur genauen Bestimmung von Kleintieren, exotischen Tieren und Großtieren. Farbfotos helfen bei der Identifizierung, wichtige Informationen unterstützen die veterinärmedizinische Behandlung.\u003cbr\u003e - Zuverlässiger Veterinärleitfaden für die genaue Bestimmung von Rassen.\u003cbr\u003e - Behandelt Kleintier-, Großtierrassen sowie Exoten.\u003cbr\u003e - Bietet insbesondere Informationen für den Alltag eines Veterinärmediziners.\u003cbr\u003e - Farbfotos helfen bei Vergleich und Identifizierung.\u003cbr\u003e - Begleitende Website mit Lehrmaterialien, inkl. Arbeitsblätter und PowerPoint-Folien.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Dog Breed Identification 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Characteristics of Dogs 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Classes of Breeds 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Summary 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Cat Breed Identification 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Characteristics of Cats 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Classes of Breeds 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Summary 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Rabbit Breed Identification 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Characteristics of Rabbits 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Types of Rabbits 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Summary 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Guinea Pig Breed Identification 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Characteristics of Guinea Pigs 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Types of Guinea Pigs 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Summary 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Pocket Pet Breed Identification 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Characteristics of Mice 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Characteristics of Rats 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Characteristics of Hamsters 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Characteristics of Chinchillas 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Characteristics of Hedgehogs 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Characteristics of Gerbils 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Characteristics of Ferrets 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Summary 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Avian Breed Identification 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Characteristics of Companion Birds 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Orders of Companion Birds 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Summary 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Reptile Species Identification 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Characteristics of Reptiles 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Types of Reptiles 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Summary 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Amphibian Species Identification 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Characteristics of Amphibians 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Types of Amphibians 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Summary 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Cattle Breed Identification 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Characteristics of Cattle 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Types of Cattle 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Summary 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Equine Breed Identification 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Characteristics of Equines 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Types of Equines 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Summary 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Swine Breed Identification 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Characteristics of Swine 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Types of Swine 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Breeds of Swine 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Summary 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Sheep Breed Identification 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Characteristics of Sheep 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Classes of Sheep 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Breeds of Sheep 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Summary 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Goat Breed Identification 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Characteristics of Goats 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Classes of Goats 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Breeds of Goats 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Summary 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Poultry Breed Identification 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Characteristics of Poultry 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Classes of Poultry 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Breeds of Poultry 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Summary 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Alternative Production Animal Breed Identification 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Alternative Animal Production Systems 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Common Alternative Production Animal Species 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Summary 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e \"As a new educator in the field of veterinary medicine with no formal training in veterinary sciences, I found the guide very useful for identifying the common breeds and species my students work (or will work) with when they leave veterinary school. The book is concise and easy to read. The references and further reading sections at the end of each chapter make it convenient to pursue a more in-depth understanding\" \u003cb\u003eDoody's, October 2017\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e �The text was written for readers with minimal biology background. The images are clear and of good quality. The accompanying website hosts a series of teaching presentations, test questions, and breed identification worksheets to help students memorize facts�.This book will be best used as a resource in animal science classrooms or for veterinary assistants in the early stages of their careers, who want a quick reference before speaking with clients about their pets.� \u003cb\u003eJAVMA, January 2018\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e The author\u003cbr\u003e Beth Vanhorn,\u003c\/b\u003e AS, CVT, is Instructor in the Adult Education Veterinary Assistant Program at the Dauphin County Technical School and is a Practice Manager with the Banfield Pet Hospital in a small animal clinic in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.      \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive reference for accurately recognizing small animal, exotic, and large animal breeds. Grounded in veterinary medicine, the book targets veterinary technicians and assistants, focusing on information relevant to veterinary practice. Color photographs aid in identification, and important information for delivering veterinary care is thoroughly discussed.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Complete in species coverage, the book offers chapters on dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets, rabbits, reptiles and amphibians, cattle, horses, pigs, sheep and goats, and poultry. 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