Diseases of Poultry (13th Edition)

Diseases of Poultry, 13th Edition

Edited by David E. Swayne, John R. Glisson, Larry R. McDougald, Lisa K. Nolan, David L. Suarez, Venugopal Nair Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 13th edition, 2013 ISBN-10: 0470958995 ISBN-13: 978-0470958995 1394 pages

Diseases of Poultry is the most comprehensive reference for all aspects of poultry health and diseases, including pathogenesis, diagnostics, epidemiology, and control methods. Published in partnership with the American Association of Avian Pathologists, the Thirteenth Edition remains the international definitive reference, adding newer diagnostic methods and a new chapter on the emerging importance of zoonotic infections for poultry pathogens. Other updates include new high-quality photographs, additional discussion of conceptual operational biosecurity and disease control in organic production systems, and a greater emphasis throughout on the differences in disease incidence and treatments for the United States and other areas around the globe. Organized logically by disease type, the book offers detailed coverage of the history, etiology, pathobiology, diagnosis, and intervention strategies, as well as the economic and public health significance, for an exhaustive list of common and uncommon diseases. Diseases of Poultry, 13th Edition is an essential purchase for poultry veterinarians, veterinary diagnosticians, poultry scientists, students specializing in poultry health, and government officials who deal with poultry health in regulatory climate. Key features • Provides complete coverage of all aspects of poultry diseases, including pathogenesis, diagnostics, epidemiology, and control methods • Maintains its position as the most exhaustive, globally relevant reference on diseases of poultry • Published in partnership with the American Association of Avian Pathologists • Incorporates new information on recently developed diagnostic tools, zoonotic infection for poultry pathogens, conceptual operational biosecurity, and disease control in organic production systems • Offers an increased emphasis throughout on the differences in disease incidence and treatments for the United States and other areas around the globe • Includes many new high-quality photographs.

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