The long-awaited Second Edition of Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species serves as a major update to this essential introductory hematology atlas. In addition to a thorough update of all chapters, the new edition now includes coverage of laboratory animals and pocket pets, two new chapters devoted entirely to avian and exotic animals, and a PC compatible CD providing a wealth of additional hematological images. Now fully updated and revised, the Second Edition is the must-have veterinary hematology atlas for veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians alike.
Autorentext
William J. Reagan, DVM, PhD, is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. He is a research scientist at Heska Corporation, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Armando R. Irizarry Roviera, DVM, PhD, is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. He is Research Advisor and Pathologist for Eli Lilly and Company in Greenfield, Indiana.
Dennis B. DeNicola, DVM, PhD, is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. He is Chief Veterinary Educator for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
Zusammenfassung
The long-awaited Second Edition of Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species serves as a major update to this essential introductory hematology atlas. In addition to a thorough update of all chapters, the new edition now includes coverage of laboratory animals and pocket pets, two new chapters devoted entirely to avian and exotic animals, and a PC compatible CD providing a wealth of additional hematological images. Now fully updated and revised, the Second Edition is the must-have veterinary hematology atlas for veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians alike.
Inhalt
Preface vii
About the Authors ix
Chapter 1. Hematopoiesis 3
Chapter 2. Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology 13
Chapter 3. Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology 17
Chapter 4. Red Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites 27
Chapter 5. Normal White Blood Cell Morphology 33
Chapter 6. Variations in White Blood Cell Morphology 47
Chapter 7. White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites 53
Chapter 8. Platelets 57
Chapter 9. Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Disorders 59
Chapter 10. Miscellaneous Findings 69
Chapter 11. Avian Hematology 73
Chapter 12. Reptilian Hematology 85
Appendixes
1. Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Morphology 97
2. Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Neutrophil Toxicity 98