Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds (eBook)

Beth Vanhorn (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2017
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-119-29974-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds offers a comprehensive reference for accurately recognizing small animal, exotic, and large animal breeds, with color photographs to aid in identification and important information for delivering veterinary care.

• Provides a reliable, veterinary-based guide to accurately recognizing breeds
• Covers small, large, and exotic animal breeds
• Emphasizes information targeted at daily veterinary practice
• Presents full-color photographs for comparison and identification
• Includes access to a companion website offering teaching materials, including worksheets and teaching PowerPoints

 

The author
Beth Vanhorn, AS, CVT, is Instructor in the Adult Education Veterinary Assistant Program at the Dauphin County Technical School and is a Practice Manager with the Banfield Pet Hospital in a small animal clinic in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

Inhalt

Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds 3
Contents 7
Preface 11
About the Companion Website 11
1 Dog Breed Identification 13
Objectives 13
1.1 Introduction 13
1.2 Characteristics of Dogs 13
1.3 Classes of Breeds 13
1.3.1 Herding Group 13
1.3.2 Hound Group 14
1.3.3 Non-Sporting Group 15
1.3.4 Sporting Group 15
1.3.5 Terrier Group 15
1.3.6 Toy Group 15
1.3.7 Working Group 16
1.4 Summary 16
Sources 16
Further Reading 16
2 Cat Breed Identification 17
Objectives 17
2.1 Introduction 17
2.2 Characteristics of Cats 17
2.3 Classes of Breeds 17
2.3.1 Hair Coat Types 18
2.3.2 Color Variations 18
2.4 Summary 20
Sources 20
Further Reading 20
3 Rabbit Breed Identification 21
Objectives 21
3.1 Introduction 21
3.2 Characteristics of Rabbits 21
3.3 Types of Rabbits 21
3.4 Summary 23
Sources 23
Further Reading 23
4 Guinea Pig Breed Identification 25
Objectives 25
4.1 Introduction 25
4.2 Characteristics of Guinea Pigs 25
4.3 Types of Guinea Pigs 25
4.4 Summary 26
Sources 26
Further Reading 26
5 Pocket Pet Breed Identification 27
Objectives 27
5.1 Introduction 27
5.2 Characteristics of Mice 27
5.3 Characteristics of Rats 27
5.4 Characteristics of Hamsters 28
5.5 Characteristics of Chinchillas 29
5.6 Characteristics of Hedgehogs 29
5.7 Characteristics of Gerbils 29
5.8 Characteristics of Ferrets 30
5.9 Summary 30
Sources 31
Further Reading 31
6 Avian Breed Identification 33
Objectives 33
6.1 Introduction 33
6.2 Characteristics of Companion Birds 33
6.3 Orders of Companion Birds 34
6.4 Summary 36
Sources 36
Further Reading 36
7 Reptile Species Identification 37
Objectives 37
7.1 Introduction 37
7.2 Characteristics of Reptiles 37
7.3 Types of Reptiles 38
7.3.1 Snakes 38
7.3.2 Lizards 38
7.3.3 Turtles 39
7.3.4 Crocodiles and Alligators 39
7.4 Summary 39
Sources 39
Further Reading 39
8 Amphibian Species Identification 41
Objectives 41
8.1 Introduction 41
8.2 Characteristics of Amphibians 41
8.3 Types of Amphibians 41
8.3.1 Frogs 41
8.3.2 Toads 42
8.3.3 Salamanders 42
8.3.4 Newts 43
8.4 Summary 43
Sources 43
Further Reading 43
9 Cattle Breed Identification 45
Objectives 45
9.1 Introduction 45
9.2 Characteristics of Cattle 45
9.3 Types of Cattle 46
9.3.1 Beef Cattle 46
9.3.2 Dairy Cattle 46
9.4 Summary 47
Sources 47
Further Reading 47
10 Equine Breed Identification 49
Objectives 49
10.1 Introduction 49
10.2 Characteristics of Equines 49
10.3 Types of Equines 50
10.3.1 Horses 50
10.3.2 Donkeys 51
10.3.3 Mules 52
10.4 Summary 52
Sources 52
Further Reading 52
11 Swine Breed Identification 53
Objectives 53
11.1 Introduction 53
11.2 Characteristics of Swine 53
11.3 Types of Swine 53
11.4 Breeds of Swine 54
11.4.1 American Breeds 54
11.4.2 British Breeds 55
11.4.3 European Breeds 56
11.4.4 Asian Breeds 57
11.5 Summary 57
Sources 57
Further Reading 57
12 Sheep Breed Identification 59
Objectives 59
12.1 Introduction 59
12.2 Characteristics of Sheep 59
12.3 Classes of Sheep 59
12.3.1 Wool Breeds 59
12.3.2 Hair Breeds 59
12.3.3 Other Breeds 60
12.4 Breeds of Sheep 61
12.4.1 Fine Wool Breeds 61
12.4.2 Medium Wool Breeds 61
12.4.3 Long Wool Breeds 62
12.4.4 Cross-Bred Wool Breeds 63
12.4.5 Hair Breeds 63
12.4.6 Carpet Breeds 64
12.5 Summary 64
Sources 64
Further Reading 64
13 Goat Breed Identification 65
Objectives 65
13.1 Introduction 65
13.2 Characteristics of Goats 65
13.3 Classes of Goats 65
13.3.1 Meat Goats 65
13.3.2 Hair Breeds 66
13.4 Breeds of Goats 66
13.5 Summary 68
Sources 68
Further Reading 68
14 Poultry Breed Identification 69
Objectives 69
14.1 Introduction 69
14.2 Characteristics of Poultry 69
14.2.1 Chickens 69
14.2.2 Turkeys 69
14.2.3 Waterfowl 69
14.3 Classes of Poultry 69
14.3.1 Chickens 69
14.3.2 Ducks and Geese 70
14.3.3 Ratites 71
14.4 Breeds of Poultry 72
14.4.1 Chicken Breeds 72
14.4.2 Turkey Breeds 76
14.4.3 Duck Breeds 76
14.4.4 Goose Breeds 76
14.4.5 Ratite Species 76
14.4.6 Other Poultry Species 78
14.5 Summary 79
Sources 80
Further Reading 80
15 Alternative Production Animal Breed Identification 81
Objectives 81
15.1 Introduction 81
15.2 Alternative Animal Production Systems 81
15.2.1 Aquaculture 81
15.2.2 Bison 81
15.2.3 Deer 81
15.2.4 Camelids 81
15.3 Common Alternative Production Animal Species 81
15.3.1 Aquaculture Species 81
15.3.2 Bison Production 84
15.3.3 Deer Production 84
15.3.4 Pack Animal Production 87
15.4 Summary 88
Sources 88
Further Reading 88
Appendix 89
Photographs of Animal Breeds 89
Index 119
EULA 122

Rezensionen

"As a new educator in the field of veterinary medicine with no formal training in veterinary sciences, I found the guide very useful for identifying the common breeds and species my students work (or will work) with when they leave veterinary school. The book is concise and easy to read. The references and further reading sections at the end of each chapter make it convenient to pursue a more in-depth understanding" Doody's, October 2017

?The text was written for readers with minimal biology background. The images are clear and of good quality. The accompanying website hosts a series of teaching presentations, test questions, and breed identification worksheets to help students memorize facts?.This book will be best used as a resource in animal science classrooms or for veterinary assistants in the early stages of their careers, who want a quick reference before speaking with clients about their pets.? JAVMA, January 2018

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.4.2017
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin
• Schlagworte: Amphibian • animal • animal handling • Avian • bird • canine • Cat • cattle • Characteristics • Chicken • Cow • Dog • Equine • feline • Frog • Genetics • Goat • Guinea Pig • horse • Husbandry • lagomorph • Lizard • <p>Breed identification • Mouse • ovine • pet selection • Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin • Pig • pocket pet • porcine • poultry</p> • predispositions • production selection • rabbit • Rat • Reptile • Ruminant • Sheep • small mammal • Snake • species • Swine • Turtle • Veterinäranatomie • Veterinäranatomie u. -physiologie • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinary • Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology • Veterinary Medicine • Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care
• ISBN-10: 1-119-29974-8 / 1119299748
• ISBN-13: 978-1-119-29974-5 / 9781119299745