基本説明
Thorough coverage of the medical treatment, surgery, pathology, physiology, natural history, feeding and housing, husbandry, strandings, and rehabilitation of marine animals. New section on emerging issues including chapters on careers.
Full Description
CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is the only handbook specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. With 66 contributors working together to craft 45 scientifically-based chapters, the text has been completely revised and updated to contain all the latest developments in this field. Building upon the solid foundation of the previous edition, the contents of this book are light-years ahead of the topics presented in the first edition. See what's new in the Second Edition: Marine mammals as sentinels of ocean health Emerging and resurging diseases Thorough revision of the Immunology chapter Diagnostic imaging chapters to illustrate new techniques Quick reference for venipuncture sites in many marine mammals Unusual mortality events and mass strandings New topics such as a chapter on careers Wider scope of coverage including species outside of the United States and Canada Filled with captivating illustrations and photographs, the Handbook guides you through the natural history of cetaceans, pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. Prepared in a convenient, easy-to-use format, it is designed specifically for use in the field. Covering more than 40 topics, this one-of-a-kind reference is packed with data. The comprehensive compilation of information includes medicine, surgery, pathology, physiology, husbandry, feeding and housing, with special attention to strandings and rehabilitation. The CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is still a must for anyone interested in marine mammals.
Contents
Emerging Pathways in Marine Mammal Medicine Marine Mammals as Sentinels of Ocean Health, M.L. Reddy, L.A. Dierauf, and F.M.D. Gulland Emerging and Resurging Diseases, D.L. Miller, R.Y. Ewing, and G.D. Bossart Florida Manatees: Perspectives on Populations, Pain, and Protection, T. O'Shea, L.W. Lefebvre, and C.A. Beck Marine Mammal Stranding Networks, F.M.D. Gulland, L.A. Dierauf, and T. Rowles Marine Mammal Unusual Mortality Events, L.A. Dierauf and F. Gulland Mass Strandings of Cetaceans, M.T. Walsh, R.Y. Ewing, D.K. Odell, and G.D. Bossart Careers in Marine Mammal Medicine, L.A. Dierauf, S. Frasca, Jr., and T.Y. Mashima The Electronic Whale, L.A. Dierauf Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Mammals Gross and Microscopic Anatomy, S.A Rommel, and L.J. Lowenstine Endocrinology, D.J. St. Aubin Reproduction, T.R. Robeck, S. Atkinson, and F.M. Brook Immunology, B. Aldridge, D. King, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, and J.L Stott Stress and Marine Mammals: A Review, D.J. St. Aubin and L.A. Dierauf Genetic Analyses, D. Duffield and W. Amos Infectious Diseases of Marine Mammals Viral Diseases, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf Bacterial Diseases of Cetaceans and Pinnipeds, J.L. Dunn, J.D. Buck, and T.R. Robeck Mycotic Diseases, T. Reidarson, J. McBain, L.M. Dalton, and M.G. Rinaldi Parasitic Diseases, M.D. Dailey Pathology of Marine Mammals Clinical Pathology, G.D. Bossart, T. Reidarson, L.A. Dierauf, and D. Duffield Cetacean Cytology, J.C. Sweeney, and M.L. Reddy Gross Necropsy and Specimen Collection Protocols, T. Rowles, F. VanDolah, and A.A. Hohn Toxicology, T.M. O'Hara and T. O'Shea Noninfectious Diseases, F.M.D. Gulland, L.J. Lowenstine, and T.R. Spraker Diagnostic Imaging in Marine Mammals Overview of Diagnostic Imaging, W. Van Bonn and F. Brook Radiology, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, W. Van Bonn, E.D. Jensen, and F.M. Brook Ultrasonography, F. Brook, W. Van Bonn, and E.D. Jensen Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy in Marine Mammals, S.R. Dover and W. Van Bonn Thermal Imaging of Marine Mammals, M.T. Walsh and E.V. Gaynor Medical Management of Marine Mammals Marine Mammal Anesthesia, M. Haulena and R.B. Heath Intensive Care, M.T. Walsh and S. Gearhart Pharmaceuticals and Formularies, M.K. Stoskopf, S. Willens, and J. McBain Euthanasia, L. Greer, J.E. Whaley, and T. Rowles Marine Mammal Well-Being U. S. Federal Legislation Governing Marine Mammals, N.M. Young and S.L. Shapiro Public Health, C. House, and J.A. House Water Quality, K.D. Arkush Nutrition and Energetics, G. Worthy Hand-Rearing and Artificial Milk Formulas, F.I. Townsend and L.J. Gage Tagging and Tracking, M. Lander, A. Westgate, R.K. Bonde, and M.J. Murray Marine Mammal Transport, J. Antrim and J. McBain Specific Medicine and Husbandry of Marine Mammals Cetacean Medicine, J. McBain Seals and Sea Lions, F.M.D. Gulland, M. Haulena and L.A. Dierauf Walruses, M.T. Walsh Manatees, G.D. Bossart Sea Otters, P. Tuomi Polar Bears, M.B. Briggs Appendices A. Conversions B. Abbreviations C. Characteristics of Common Disinfectants Index
