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Product Description The Seventh Edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals is a thoroughly updated and revised version of this classic text. Drawing on current science and terminology with a number of new illustrations throughout and a new chapter on poultry, the book maintains its reputation for clarity, balanced scope, and breadth of content. The Seventh Edition provides veterinary, animal science, agriculture, and veterinary technician students with a comprehensive yet clear reference to understanding the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology. Review "This is a thorough and informative text that will be useful toveterinary and agricultural students, and as a reference resourceto all others dealing with farm animals." ( ClinicalNephrology, August 30, 2010) "This is a thorough and informative text that will be useful toveterinary and agricultural students, and as a reference resourceto all others dealing with farm animals. The chapters coverall aspects of anatomy and physiology in farmanimals, with some excellent diagrams and tables. I wouldrecommend the book to those who need information in this subjectarea, as well as those who require a good background text fortheir clinical work." ( Veterinary Times, August 2010) "Useful clinical extracts are included, highlighted in blue, andthere is a comprehensive glossary of commonly usedabbreviations. (Veterinary Practice, November 2009) "The new edition maintains the balance of depth and scope foundin the six prior versions while also incorporating a number ofrevisions." (Book News, September 2009) From the Back Cover The seventh edition of Anatomy and Physiology of FarmAnimals is a thoroughly updated and revised version of thisclassic text. Incorporating a number of new illustrations and a newchapter on poultry, the book maintains its reputation for clarity,balanced scope, and breadth of content. The seventh editionprovides veterinary, animal science, agriculture, and veterinarytechnician students with a comprehensive yet clear reference tounderstanding the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology of farmanimals. This informative text also offers a number of features designedto enhance student learning and comprehension, including clinicalextracts and a glossary of commonly used abbreviations. Cellularand molecular mechanisms in physiological processes are emphasized,with a focus on the relationship between these mechanisms andclinical signs. Drawing on current science and terminology,the seventh edition's efficient approach to the subject ensures itsusefulness well beyond the classroom. Key Features: Presents an updated and revised version of the classictext Includes a new chapter on poultry to provide full coverage offarm species Offers clinical extracts and a glossary of commonly usedabbreviations Provides a comprehensive reference, with a careful balancebetween depth and scope Explains important species differentiation information, withthe most attention given to the horse and cow and differenceshighlighted for the sheep, goat, and pig Emphasizes cellular and molecular mechanisms in physiologicalprocesses About the Author Rowen D. Frandson is a Professor Emeritus in the Departmentof Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University. W. Lee Wilke is an Associate Professor Emeritus in theDepartment of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University. Anna Dee Fails is an Assistant Professor in theDepartment of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University.