Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds offers a comprehensive reference for accurately recognizing small animal, exotic, and large animal breeds, with color photographs to aid in identification and important information for delivering veterinary care.
Provides a reliable, veterinary-based guide to accurately recognizing breeds
Covers small, large, and exotic animal breeds
Emphasizes information targeted at daily veterinary practice
Presents full-color photographs for comparison and identification
Includes access to a companion website offering teaching materials, including worksheets and teaching PowerPoints
Contents
1. Dog Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Dogs
Classes of Breeds
Summary
2. Cat Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Cats
Classes of Breeds
Summary
3. Rabbit Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Rabbits
Types of Rabbits
Summary
4. Guinea Pig Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Guinea Pigs
Types of Guinea Pigs
Summary
5. Pocket Pet Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Mice
Characteristics of Rats
Characteristics of Hamsters
Characteristics of Chinchillas
Characteristics of Hedgehogs
Characteristics of Gerbils
Characteristics of Ferrets
Summary
6. Avian Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Companion Birds
Orders of Companion Birds
Summary
7. Reptile Species Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Reptiles
Types of Reptiles
Summary
8. Amphibian Species Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Amphibians
Types of Amphibians
Summary
9. Cattle Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Cattle Characteristics of Equines
Types of Cattle Types of Equines
Summary
10. Equine Breed identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Equines
Types of Equines
Summary
11. Swine Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Swine
Types of Swine
Breeds of Swine
Summary
12. Sheep Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Sheep
Classes of Sheep
Breeds of Sheep
Summary
13. Goat Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Goats
Classes of Goats
Breeds of Goats
Summary
14. Poultry Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Characteristics of Poultry
Classes of Poultry
Breeds of Poultry
Summary
15. Alternative Production Animal Breed Identification
Objectives
Introduction
Alternative Production Animal Systems
Common Alternative Production Animal Species
Summary
