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Record Nr.

UNINA9910349450103321

Autore

Gupta PK

Titolo

Concepts and Applications in Veterinary Toxicology : An Interactive Guide / / by PK Gupta

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

3-030-22250-0

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVII, 350 p. 100 illus., 75 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

636.08959

615

Soggetti

Pharmacology

Veterinary medicine

Pharmacology/Toxicology

Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

General Concepts and Principles of Toxicology -- Mechanisms of Toxicity -- Disposition and Toxicokinetics -- Toxic Effects of Pesticides (Agrochemicals) -- Toxic Effects of Metals and Micronutrients -- Toxicities from Human Drugs -- Poisonous and Venomous Organisms -- Bacterial and Cyanobacterial (Blue-green Algae) Toxins -- Mycotoxicosis -- Poisonous Plants -- Feed Contaminant Toxicity -- Food Hazards -- Veterinary Clinical Toxicology.

Sommario/riassunto

This book: “Concepts and Applications in Veterinary Toxicology: An Interactive Guide”: covers a broad spectrum of topics related to students specializing in veterinary toxicology and for veterinary medical practitioners. Since the major emphasis of the book is to teach veterinary students, therefore more attention has been given to common toxicants to which several species are exposed including pet animals. The subject of veterinary toxicology is complicated greatly by the wide variations in responses of domestic, companion, aquatic, wild, and zoo species to toxicants. Therefore, emphasis has also been given to species variation and diagnostic toxicology including clinical management that is more relevant to veterinary profession. Key



Features · Highlights specialized topics essential for veterinary specialists. · Covers a variety of common toxicants to which several species including pet animals are exposed. · Includes sample questions and answers that are extremely valuable for students, clinical pharmacists, teachers, and academicians in preparing for their board and other examinations.