The current state of knowledge on this increasingly importantsubject is beautifully described in this, the first trulycomprehensive text of allergic diseases affecting the majorveterinary species. It will be an invaluable guide to students,clinicians and researchers alike. From the Foreword byProfessor Richard Halliwell, MS, PhD, VetMB, MRCVS, Dip ACVD
Veterinary Allergy is the first comprehensive, highquality reference dealing with all aspects of veterinary allergy inall species and all body systems involved with allergy. Providingsolid breadth and excellent depth of coverage, it deals with theimmunopathology of the various allergic conditions as well as withclinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of veterinaryallergic diseases.
Key features:
* Broad species coverage, organised by sections on dogs, cats,horses, and other domestic species including large animals, birdsand small mammals
* Provides details on diseases affecting the skin, respiratorytract and gut
* Contains practical information for clinicians on management ofallergic diseases
* Includes fully-referenced high level detail suitable forspecialists and researchers
* Focused on evidence-based medicine and science
* The editors have extensive experience and are respected asworld-wide experts in the field
* Every chapter is written by an expert in that particulartopic
Anyone seeking information and references on any aspect ofallergic conditions in any species should find this bookhelpful. The book will be of interest to clinicians in firstopinion practice, specialists in veterinary dermatology,gastroenterology, internal medicine, and immunology as well asspecialists-in-training in those fields and veterinarystudents.
The focus on underlying principles and practical clinicalaspects is admirable. Immediately useful for practical utilizationby practicing clinicians. Dr. Andrew Mackin BSc BVMS MVS DVScFACVSc DSAM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary InternalMedicine, Professor and Service Chief, Small Animal InternalMedicine, Dr. Hugh G. Ward Endowed Chair of Small Animal VeterinaryMedicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi StateUniversity, USA
Chiara Noli
Allergie Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin / Dermatologie Veterinärmedizin / Innere Medizin Veterinary Dermatology Veterinary Internal Medicine Veterinary Medicine
"This is an excellent update on the new discoveries in thefield of immunology that have increased the understanding of thepathogenesis of allergic diseases." (Doody's, 16 January 2015)
"These features make this a useful reference forveterinarians with an interest in veterinary allergy." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15September 2014)
"I enjoyed this book, learned and was reminded of a lot,and I recommend it as essential reading for all veterinarydermatologists and residents. The book is good value and a goodchoice for practices with a library. It is available in print andelectronically." (Veterinary Record, 29November 2014)
"A must for anyone wishing to understand and manageaccordingly those itchy, diarrhoeic or suffocatinganimals." (Vets Today, 1 August 2014)
"In this context, one sees the importance of books of thisnature. As is the case with other specialized titles in veterinarymedicine, I hope that Veterinary Allergy has come to stay and wewill have successive revised, expanded and updated editions,helping to keep us informed and to manage our allergic patientsproperly."(Veterinary Dermatology, 5 July 2014)
"From clinical presentation and treatment to allergicdiseases, science and references for specialists and researchers,and chapters written by experts, this provides a powerful andhighly recommended veterinary exploration that any clinician or vetstudent must have in their reference collections." (Midwest Book Review, 1 June 2014)
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