Avian and Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology

Third Edition

By: Terry Campbell (Colorado State University) and Christine Ellis

Description

This is the long-awaited revision and expansion of Avian Hematology and Cytology, 2nd Edition. This new book builds on the avian foundation of Campbell's earlier work and has grown to include coverage of several other important exotic animal groups including small mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians. This is the must-have hematologic and cytologic reference for all veterinarians and researchers working with avian and exotic animals.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1. Hematology of Birds
Chapter 2. Hematology of Reptiles
Chapter 3. Hematology of Amphibians
Chapter 4. Hematology of Fish
Chapter 5. Hematology of Small Mammals (Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents, Guinea pigs, Chinchillas)
Chapter 6. Comparative Cytology
Basic Veterinary Cytotechnology
Abdominal/Coelomic Effusions
Cytology of the Alimentary Tract
Cytology of the Respiratory Tract
Cytology of the Skin and Subcutis
Cytology of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
Cytology of Synovial Fluid
Cytology of Lymphoid Tissue and Internal Organs
Common Artifacts
Chapter 7. Diagnostic Microscopy Using Wet Mount Preparations
Appendix A: Stains and Solutions Used in Hematology and Cytology
Appendix B: Hematologic Values
References

About the Author

Terry W. Campbell, DVM, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Zoo Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University.

Christine K. Ellis, DVM, is formerly of the Midwest Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital and currently works for the Center for Disease Control in Fort Collins, Colorado.