Merck Veterinary Manual (Hardcover: 2305 pages)

There is no comparable text that covers the same wide range, number of species and diversity of subject matter than the Merck Veterinary Manual. Hundreds of thousands of veterinarians worldwide have relied on its accuracy and relevance for almost 50 years.

More than 350 veterinarians, authors and peer reviewers have contributed to the 500+ chapters in the eighth edition, ensuring that this text is worthy of its place as the number one, best-selling veterinary textbook in the world.

The Eighth Edition is completely redesigned and contains 500 additional pages with more tha n 50 new or expanded topics, all in a new, user-friendly format.

New or expanded topics include: Emergency medicine and critical careExotic animals, including caged birds, fish, reptiles, ostriches, and llamasDiseases of the peripheral nerve and neuromuscular junctionSocial and behavioral problems

Every chapter has been updated and there are thorough and timely discussions on topics such as: Gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal disorders of small animalshepatic disease in both small and large animalsrespiratory diseases of cattle and horses

This is the must-have text not only for practicing veterinarians, but also animal scientists and researchers, animal-health industry professionals, government departments of healthand agriculture, regulatory agencies and veterinary students.