This book contains 7 chapters that discuss the science of ethology for understanding animals, the physiology of animal senses, behavioural responses, measuring the behavioural and cognitive abilities of animals, anthrozoology and how animals adapt to living with humans, the responsibility of humans ...

This book is divided into 15 chapters that discuss the influence of the environment on the behaviour of dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents and parrots; the role of the veterinary practice and staff on the behaviour and prevention of behaviour problems in puppies, kittens, rabbits, rodents and parrots;...

Genomics, driven by advances in next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS), is increasingly being applied in crop and livestock research and breeding, and offers new opportunities to develop improved climate-resilient crops. Animal and crop breeding companies now routinely employ NGS to inform breeding...

This book covers all aspects of reproduction in the queen and the tom cats. Beginning with basic anatomy and normal reproduction, it reviews practical knowledge about feline pregnancy, neonatal care, breeding soundness exams, and semen cryopreservation. This book also provides the most current and...

The 5th edition of this book contains 20 chapters on the physiological functions; bioavailability; the risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mineral deficiencies, excesses and toxicity; mineral sources, requirements and supplementation; effects on...

This book contains 12 chapters exploring the relationship between animal welfare work and professionals' emotional health. This book is divided into 3 parts: Heart, Head and Hands. The Heart section explores the emotional side of animal welfare work, the risk factors for animal welfare...

This 4th edition covers issues associated with sustainable aquaculture development, culture systems, hatchery methods, nutrition and feeding of aquaculture species, reproductive strategies, harvesting, and many other topics. While its main focus is on the culture of fish, molluscs and crustaceans...

The third edition of this book contains 15 illustrated chapters on the development and assessment of equine behaviour; sensory and neurologic faculties; the neurological underpinnings of behaviour; behavioural homeostasis, daily rhythms and advances in monitoring; ingestion, elimination and...

This book presents the necessary knowledge to give your cat a rich life together with you. It contains guidelines about behavioural development, cat language and social behaviour, navigation skills, the cat as a predator,cat keeping, and how the cat can help you to achieve better physical and...

This book contains 8 chapters on the importance and role of fluid therapy in small animal practice, body fluid compartments, crystalloid fluid types, colloid fluid types, routes of fluid administration, application and monitoring approaches in fluid therapy, fluid (dextrose, potassium, calcium,...