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:
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 and Amphibian Hematology
Chapter 13. Integration of Blood Film and Hematology Analyzer Cytograms
Appendix A Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Morphology
Appendix B Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Neutrophil Toxicity
Authors:
WILLIAM J. REAGAN, DVM, PhD, DACVP, is the Global Clinical Pathology and Biomarker Strategy Lead at Pfizer in Groton, Connecticut, USA.
ARMANDO R. IRIZARRY ROVIRA, DVM, DACVP, is a clinical, anatomical, and toxicologic pathologist in Carmel, Indiana, USA.
DENNIS B. DENICOLA, DVM, PhD, DACVP, is the Medical Affairs Fellow at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., in Westbrook, Maine, USA.
