Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species, 3rd Edition

 Description:

Now in its third edition, Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species continues to offer veterinarians and veterinary technicians an essential guide to veterinary hematology. Comprehensive in scope, the atlas presents the fundamentals of both normal and abnormal blood cell morphologies, with coverage of a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, llamas, rats, mice, nonhuman primates, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, amphibians, and reptiles.

Designed as a useful and accessible guide, the updated third edition presents more than 300 color images and includes a new chapter that describes the best techniques for using hematology instruments. The authors--noted experts on the topic--clearly show how to identify and interpret the hematological changes that may occur in a variety of species. In addition, a companion website offers a wealth of additional hematological images. This vital atlas: 

•    Provides an updated edition of the popular veterinary hematology atlas for veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians

•    Contains a new instructive chapter on hematology instrumentation

•    Presents hundreds of high-quality color photographs that help in identification

•    Covers a range of species from dogs and cats to birds and reptiles

•    Features a companion website that provides a wealth of additional hematological images

Written for both novice and experienced veterinarians, Veterinary Hematology provides a complete resource to blood morphologic abnormalities in domestic and non-domestic species. 

Table of Contents:

CHAPTER ONE Hematopoiesis

General Features

Erythropoiesis

Granulopoiesis

Monocytopoiesis

Megakaryocytopoiesis and Platelet Production

Lymphopoiesis

Other Cells of the Bone Marrow

CHAPTER TWO Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology

CHAPTER THREE Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology

Regenerative Response

Immune-Mediated Damage

Oxidative Injury

Metabolic/Membrane Disorders

Mechanical Fragmentation

CHAPTER FOUR Red Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites

CHAPTER FIVE Normal White Blood Cell Morphology

Segmented Neutrophil

Band Neutrophil

Lymphocyte

Monocyte

Eosinophil

Basophil

CHAPTER SIX Variations in White Blood Cell Morphology

Granulocytes

Agranulocytes

CHAPTER SEVEN White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites

CHAPTER EIGHT Platelets

CHAPTER NINE Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Disorders

General Features

Lymphoproliferative Disorders

Myeloproliferative Disorders

CHAPTER TEN Miscellaneous Findings

CHAPTER ELEVEN Avian Hematology

General Features

Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology

Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology

Normal White Blood Cell Morphology

Variations in White Cell Morphology

White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites

Thrombocyte Morphology in Health and Disease

Extracellular Blood Parasites

CHAPTER TWELVE Reptilian and Amphibian Hematology

General Features

Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology

Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology

Normal White Blood Cell Morphology

Variations in White Cell Morphology

White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites

Thrombocyte Morphology in Health and Disease

Extracellular Blood Parasites and Other Cells

CHAPTER THIRTEEN Integration of Blood Film and Hematology Analyzer Cytograms

Introduction

Impedance Analyzers

Multiple Technology Analyzers

Erythrocyte Abnormalities

Leukocyte Abnormalities

Platelet Abnormalities

Case Examples

Appendix A Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Morphology*

Notes

Appendix B Semiquantitative Grading Scheme for Evaluation of Neutrophil Toxicity

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

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