Veterinary Hematology : Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species

by Reagan, William J.; Irizarry Rovira, Armando R.; DeNicola, Dennis B.

• ISBN13: 9780813828091
• ISBN10: 0813828090
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-30
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The long-awaited Second Edition of Veterinary Hematology: Atlas of Common Domestic and Non-Domestic Species serves as a major update to this essential introductory hematology atlas. In addition to a thorough update of all chapters, the new edition now includes coverage of laboratory animals and pocket pets, two new chapters devoted entirely to avian and exotic animals, and a PC compatible CD providing a wealth of additional hematological images. Now fully updated and revised, the Second Edition is the must-have veterinary hematology atlas for veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians alike.

Author Biography

William J. Reagan, DVM, PhD, is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. He is a research scientist at Heska Corporation, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Armando R. Irizarry Roviera, DVM, PhD, is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. He is Research Advisor and Pathologist for Eli Lilly and Company in Greenfield, Indiana.

Dennis B. DeNicola, DVM, PhD, is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. He is Chief Veterinary Educator for IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Table of Contents

Preface

Hematopoiesis

Normal Red Blood Cell Morphology

Variations in Red Blood Cell Morphology

Red Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites

Normal White Blood Cell Morphology

Variations in White Blood Cell Morphology

White Blood Cell Inclusions and Parasites

Platelets

Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Disorders

Miscellaneous Findings

Avian Hematology

Reptilian Hematology

Appendixes

Semiquantitative grading scheme for evaluation of red blood cell morphology

Semiquantitative grading scheme for evaluation of.neutrophil toxicity

Glossary

Selected References

Index

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