Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles

Veterinary Toxicology, Basic and Clinical Principles, Third Edition, is a unique, single reference that teaches the basic principles of veterinary toxicology to any student at the DVM, MS or PhD level. While comparable texts are primarily directed on the field of human toxicology, this text thoroughly prepares toxicologists and students on the newest approaches for diagnosing chemical and plant poisoning cases in animals. Many chapters on topics not covered in any previous books are provided, such as target organ toxicity, radiation and radioactive materials, FDA regulatory issues, and ethics in veterinary toxicology.

Completely revised and updated to include the most recent developments in the field, including new toxins, methods and regions, this book is an essential resource for advanced students and researchers in toxicology, practicing veterinary toxicologists, poison control centers, marine biologists, environmentalists and animal scientists.

Provides a complete, up-to-date, integrated source of information on toxins and poisons relating to animalsCovers all important aspects of veterinary toxicology with completely updated and revised chaptersIncludes basic principles of a key toxicology concept, along with clinical applications and a list of major references for further reading

Section I: General Section II: Organ Toxicity Section III: Nanoparticles, Radiation and Carcinogens Section IV: Drugs of Use and Abuse Section V: Metals and Micronutrients Section VI: Insecticides and Molluscicides Section VII: Herbicides and Fungicides Section VIII: Rodenticides and Avicides Section IX: Gases, Solvents and Other Industrial Toxicants Section X: Environmental Toxicology Section XI: Bacterial and Cyanobacterial Toxins Section XII: Poisonous and Venomous Organisms Section XIII: Estrogenic Toxicants Section XIV: Poisonous Plants Section XV: Mycotoxins Section XVI: Feed and Water Contaminants Section XVII: Diagnostic Toxicology Section XVIII: Prevention and Treatment