VETERINARY DISEASE AND MEDICINE
ISBN: 978-1-83926-909-7
Year: 2022
Binding: HB
Price: US $ 285.00
About Book
Veterinary has made many important contributions to animal and human health. Included are dramatic reductions in animal sources of human exposure to tuberculosis and brucellosis. Safe and effective vaccines have been developed for prevention of many companion (pet) animal diseases—e.g., canine distemper and feline distemper. Research in veterinary science is critical for the health and well-being of animals, including humans. Food safety, emerging infectious diseases, the development of new therapies and the possibility of bioterrorism are examples of issues addressed by veterinary science that have an impact on both human and animal health. However, there is a lack of scientists engaged in veterinary research. This field synthesizes concepts from bacteriology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics, mycology and virology. A major challenge to veterinary medicine is adequately attending to the diversity of animal species. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of veterinary disease and medicine. It discusses different microscopy techniques in the veterinary diagnosis, diagnostic using transmission electron microscopy, veterinary dysmorphology, transthyretin, viral gastroenteritis in livestock animals and thermographic applications. It also deals with fetal medicine and obstetrics, traditional medicine and modern medicine. The book reflects the diverse and dynamic research being undertaken in a variety of different species. It is designed to provide in-depth knowledge about the various concepts and methodologies of this field to the students. Some of the themes covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.
Preface............................................................................................................v
Chapter 1 Zeolites Applications in Veterinary Medicine.....................................1
Abstract...................................................................................................1
1. Introduction............................................................................................1
2. As dietary supplements in animal nutrition .................................4
3. Positive effects against mycotoxins ..................................................5
4. Adjuvant in anticancer treatment......................................................7
5. Effects on health status and growth performance.........................8
6. Conclusion............................................................................................12
Acknowledgements.............................................................................13
Chapter 2 Animal Models of Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics...........................22
Abstract ................................................................................................22
1. Introduction ........................................................................................23
2. Considerations ....................................................................................23
3. Human pregnancy and fetal development ..................................24
4. Animal models....................................................................................27
5. IUGR models ......................................................................................30
6. Preeclampsia models .........................................................................35
7. Diabetic pregnancy ............................................................................38
8. Imaging diagnostics of the pregnant animal ...............................40
9. Animal ethics and handling ............................................................43
10. Conclusion ...........................................................................................45
Chapter 3 Application of Transmission Electron Microscopy Techniques
in the Veterinary Diagnosis of Viral Gastroenteritis in
Livestock Animals.....................................................................................60
Abstract.................................................................................................60
1. Introduction..........................................................................................61
2. Conclusion............................................................................................83
Chapter 4 Transthyretin in the Evaluation of Health and Disease in Human
and Veterinary Medicine......................................................................104
Abstract...............................................................................................104
1. Introduction........................................................................................105
2. Structure..............................................................................................106
3. Functions ...........................................................................................106
4. Synthesis ............................................................................................107
5. Laboratory assays ............................................................................108
6. Factors influencing the concentrations of TTR ..........................108
7. The usefulness of transthyretin in the human clinical
practice ...............................................................................................110
8. The usefulness of transthyretin in veterinary medicine ..........113
9. Conclusions .......................................................................................114
Acknowledgement ...........................................................................115
Chapter 5 Veterinary Diagnostic using Transmission Electron
Microscopy................................................................................................125
Abstract...............................................................................................125
1. Introduction........................................................................................126
2. Negative staining (Rapid preparation).........................................126
3. Discussion .........................................................................................141
Chapter 6 Thermographic Applications in Veterinary Medicine .................153
1. Introduction........................................................................................153
2. Veterinary clinical applications of the thermography ..............154
3. Experimental approaches to the use of the thermography in
veterinary medicine..........................................................................155
Chapter 7 Veterinary Dysmorphology..................................................................181
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 181
2. Dysmorphology in veterinary medicine .....................................182
3. Dysmorphisms: Concept and classification ................................183
4. Epidemiological aspects of dysmorphisms ................................188
5. Etiopathogenesis of dysmorphisms .............................................190
6. Clinical presentation of dysmorphisms ......................................200
7. Medical history, physical examination and management of
dysmorphic patients ........................................................................204
8. Prevention of dysmorphisms ........................................................205
9. Ethical aspects in veterinary dysmorphology ............................207
10. Acknowledgements ..........................................................................208
Chapter 8 African Traditional Medicine: South African Perspective...........216
Abstract ..............................................................................................216
1. Background .......................................................................................216
2. The role of WHO in traditional medicine ..................................217
3. Progress emanating from WHO strategies: legislation and
regulation of ATM............................................................................220
4. Utilisation and prevalence of traditional medicine in South
Africa ..................................................................................................223
5. Research in African traditional medicine ...................................225
6. Collaboration between African traditional medicine practice and
conventional research.......................................................................228
7. Education ...........................................................................................230
8. Overview of African traditional medicine practice....................231
9. Commercialisation of African traditional medicine ..................236
10. Current African traditional medicine issues: the status of
Cannabis sativa....................................................................................239
11. Conclusion .........................................................................................241
Conflict of interest............................................................................241
Citation......................................................................................................253
Index...........................................................................................................255
