Veterinary Toxicology
Basic and Clinical Principles
Published on 23. April 2007
Book
Hardback
1224 pages
978-0-12-370467-2 (ISBN)
Description
Veterinary Toxicology, 2nd edition is a unique single reference that teaches the basic principles of veterinary toxicology and builds upon these principles to offer an essential clinical resource for those practicing in the field. This reference book is thoroughly updated with new chapters and the latest coverage of topics that are essential to research veterinary toxicologists, students, professors, clinicians and environmentalists. Key areas include melamine and cyanuric acid, toxicogenomics, veterinary medical geology, toxic gases, toxicity and safety evaluation of new veterinary pharmaceuticals and much more. The 2nd edition of this popular book represents the collective wisdom of leading contributors worldwide and continues to fill an undeniable need in the literature relating to veterinary toxicology.
Reviews / Votes
"A useful source of information for the veterinary clinician, student, and toxicologist. A nice addition to any veterinarian's library and is well worth the price."- The Canadian Veterinary Journal"...this is the one text needed to thoroughly prepare future veterinarians on the newest approaches for diagnosing poisoning cases in all animals." - Paul A. Eubig, DVM, MS, DABT (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine), in DOODY'S REVIEWSMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professors and students (DVM, MS, or PhD level) in the area of veterinary toxicology, practicing veterinarians, veterinary toxicologists, poison control centers, marine biologists, environmentalists, animal scientists, schools/ colleges of veterinary medicine, and college and university libraries
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
2930 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-370467-2 (9780123704672)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
04/2012
2nd Edition
Academic Press
€128.96
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Person
Dr. Ramesh C. Gupta, Professor & Head of Toxicology Department at Murray State university, is engaged in experimental brain research in relation to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and pesticide toxicity. He has delivered lectures in Australia, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, China, South Korea, and Sweden. He served the panels of NIH, CDC, NIOSH, and NAS. He has >350 publications to his credit, including seven major books with Elsevier: (1) Toxicology of Organophosphate and Carbamate Compounds, (2) Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles, (3) Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents, (4) Anticholinesterase Pesticides: Metabolism, Neurotoxicity, and Epidemiology, (5) Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, (6) Biomarkers in Toxicology and (7) Neutraceuticals. He is recipient of Murray State University's distinguished researcher award of the year-2006. He is a diplomate of American Board of Toxicology, and fellow of American College of Toxicology, American College of Nutrition, and Academy of Toxicological Sciences.
Content
Part 1 GeneralPart 2 Organ ToxicityPart 3 Nanoparticles, Radiation, and CarcinogenesisPart 4 Drugs of Use and AbusePart 5 Metals and MicronutrientsPart 6 Insecticides and MolluscicidesPart 7 Herbicides and FungicidesPart 8 Rodenticides and AvicidesPart 9 Gases, Solvents and Other Industrial ToxicantsPart 10 Environmental ToxicologyPart 11 Bacterial and Cyanobacterial ToxinsPart 12 Poisonous and Venomous OrganismsPart 13 Estrogenic ToxicantsPart 14 Poisonous PlantsPart 15 MycotoxinsPart 16 Feed and Water ContaminantsPart 17 Diagnostic ToxicologyPart 18 Prevention and Treatment