Zoo animal and wildlife immobilization and anesthesia / [edited by] Gary West, Darryl Heard, Nigel Caulkett.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

West, Gary (Gary Don), 1969-

Heard, Darryl J.

Caulkett, Nigel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary anesthesia.

Animal immobilization.

Anesthesia--veterinary.

Animals, Wild.

Animals, Zoo.

Immobilization--veterinary.

Medical Subjects:

Anesthesia--veterinary.

Animals, Wild.

Animals, Zoo.

Immobilization--veterinary.

Physical Description:

xv, 718 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Zoo animal & wildlife immobilization and anesthesia

Place of Publication:

Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2007.

Summary:

Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia is the definitive anesthesia and immobilization reference for the growing fields of zoo, wildlife, and exotic animal veterinary medicine. This book covers key areas ranging from pharmacology to restraint and supportive care. Alongside these chapters the editors have brought together an impressive collection of species specific chapters that will be an invaluable resource to those called upon to treat these animals.Written by a group of leading veterinarians with significant experience working with zoo animals and wildlife, and edited by three leaders in the field, Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia comprehensively covers this important area of veterinary medicine.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780813825663

0813825660

OCLC:

84900473

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