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Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction (Veterinary Immunology)

Ian R. Tizard

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Since 1977, this outstanding book has been the immunology reference of choice for both veterinary students and practitioners. It's the only complete resource on the subject, featuring a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles with comprehensive information on the most significant immunological diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. This meticulously updated new edition explores the latest advances in the field and provides a wealth of clinical examples that illustrate and clarify important concepts.

• Clearly explains the general principles of immunology and applied immunology.
• Includes information on the most significant immunological diseases and immunological responses seen in domestic animals.
• Presents coverage of domestic mammal species in phylogenetic order: horse-cattle-sheep-pig-dog-cat-mouse-human.
• Provides clinical examples that demonstrate key immunologic principles.
• Offers expanded and updated references for all key sources in the literature.

• Features a new appendix that provides at-a-glance access to a comprehensive list of cytokines.
• Offers expanded coverage of complement and its critical importance to innate immunity.
• Discusses the latest information on the receptors of NK cells.
• Provides additional content on antibacterial peptides and their importance in inflammation and innate immunity.
• Includes coverage of newly identified cytokines, CD molecules, and IgA receptors.
• Examines new data on the functions of T cells, the effects of nematodes on eosinophils, and the latest DNA vaccines against West Nile virus and canine melanoma.
• Offers complete information on emerging diseases such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hemophagocytic syndrome, and autoimmune sarcolemmal disease in dogs, as well as common variable immunodeficiencies and immune mediated polysynovitis in horses.

Vaccine Guide for Dogs and Cats: What Every Pet Lover Should Know

Catherine J. M. Diodati

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Veterinary vaccines are given to prevent disease, yet studies show that they are often debilitating and fatal. They have been linked to auto-immune and neurological disorders, including cancer, diabetes, arthritis, tumours, seizures, allergies, digestive problems, organ failure, and many other serious ailments. Many veterinarians, both conventional and holistic, are questioning the validity of annual revaccination. They are moving away from this arbitrary recommendation which is unsupported by science. Many also refuse to use certain vaccines because the disease in question is either so benign or rare that the risks associated with vaccination outweigh any promised benefit. This important book provides information on all canine and feline vaccines. It includes several personal stories of vaccine damage to family pets, as well as hundreds of studies documenting veterinary vaccine safety and efficacy problems. As a concerned pet owner, you can now make informed decisions about the health and welfare of your precious four-legged friends.

Cytokines in Veterinary Medicine (Cabi Publishing)

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Cytokines are proteins that act as intercellular signals in a variety of processes, including embryonic development, haematopoiesis, stress, inflammation, immunity and tissue report. In the 1980s researchers established the link between cytokines and the immune, endocrine and neuronal systems for both humans and rodents. With advances in recombinant DNA and PCR technologies, cytokine research has exploded, with much recent work focusing on farm and domestic animals. This book addresses the clinical potential of cytokines for veterinary medicine. Covering cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, cats and dogs, the book reviews the role of cytokines in pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy for animals diseases. It discusses the use of animal models to investigate analogous human diseases. It also examines how cytokines might be used to monitor diseases and improve the health of livestock, and how they might work as vaccine adjuvants or adjuncts to chemotherapy. Written by leading authorities from Europe, North America, Africa and Australia, the book is essential for researchers in veterinary microbiology and immunology, as well as medical scientists interested in applying this work to human health.

Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals (Cabi Publishing)

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This second edition has been thoroughly updated with additional editors, authors and is no longer based on a symposium and so includes a broader range of topics. This book covers all aspects of the genetic control of disease resistance in farm animals and the utilisation of this information to breed animals with enhanced disease resistance. It includes both metabolic and infectious diseases, including those caused or borne by viruses, bacteria, helminths, ticks and flies, in both intensive and extensive, and also tropical and temperate production systems. This provides a sound base for the understanding of many infectious and metabolic diseases of economic importance throughout the world in all major domestic species, understanding the current knowledge of the gentic control of these diseases, and appreciation of the scope for genetic solutions to these disease problems and a knowledge of the tools available to achieve those solutions.

Infection and Immunity in Farm Animals (Progress in Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Vol. 1)

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