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CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine

Health, Disease, and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition

Edited by Leslie Dierauf, Frances M.D. Gulland

Contributors: Eric D. Jensen, Robert Bruce Heath, John D. Buck, Edward V. Gaynor, Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf, Lynn W. Lefebvre, Shannon Atkinson, James A. House, Michael K. Stoskopf, Ruth Y. Ewing, Gregory D. Bossart, Martin Haulena, Donald King, Pam Tuomi, Jim Antrim, Todd M. O'Hara, Fiona M. Brook, Jay C. Sweeney, Debra Lee Miller, Andrew Westgate, Todd R. Robeck, Michael B. Briggs, Leslie A. Dierauf, Michael T. Walsh, Scott Gearhart, J. Lawrence Dunn, Nina M. Young, Debbie Duffield, Laurie J. Gage, Salvatore Jr. Frasca, Dan Cowan, Scott Willens, Sara L. Shapiro, Cathy A. Beck, Leah Greer, Ted Y. Mashima, Robert K. Bonde, Michael J. Murray, Thomas O'Shea, Sentiel A. Rommel, Michael G. Rinaldi, Leslie M. Dalton, Janet E. Whaley, William Amos, Michelle Lander, William Van Bonn, Michelle Lynn Reddy, Jeffrey L. Stott, Brian Aldridge, James McBain, Graham Worthy, Terry R. Spraker, Leslie A. Dierauf, Murray D. Dailey, Linda J. Lowenstine, Teri K. Rowles, Samuel R. Dover, Carol House, David J. St. Aubin, Forrest I. Townsend

Published June 27th 2001 by CRC Press – 1,120 pages

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CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is the only handbook specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. With 66 contributors working together to craft 45 scientifically-based chapters, the text has been completely revised and updated to contain all the latest developments in this field. Building upon the solid foundation of the previous edition, the contents of this book are light-years ahead of the topics presented in the first edition.

See what's new in the Second Edition:

  • Marine mammals as sentinels of ocean health

  • Emerging and resurging diseases

  • Thorough revision of the Immunology chapter

  • Diagnostic imaging chapters to illustrate new techniques

  • Quick reference for venipuncture sites in many marine mammals

  • Unusual mortality events and mass strandings

  • New topics such as a chapter on careers

  • Wider scope of coverage including species outside of the United States and Canada

    Filled with captivating illustrations and photographs, the Handbook guides you through the natural history of cetaceans, pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. Prepared in a convenient, easy-to-use format, it is designed specifically for use in the field. Covering more than 40 topics, this one-of-a-kind reference is packed with data. The comprehensive compilation of information includes medicine, surgery, pathology, physiology, husbandry, feeding and housing, with special attention to strandings and rehabilitation. The CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is still a must for anyone interested in marine mammals.

    • Reviews

    "All those interested in these animals must have a copy of this handbook in their library."

    -Mammalia, Vol. 69, N. 3-4, 2005

    "The book is very complete and covers a very wide range of topics. … This is a very valuable book, and every facility keeping marine mammals should have this book in their library. With the information in this book, the lives of animals can be saved, and reproduction and the well-being of animals can be improved. … Congratulations to all the authors and the editors of this book for achieving such an impressive and useful handbook!"

    - Aquatic Mammals, 2004

    "More than 10 years after the publication of the first edition, comes the new and greatly improved edition of a very helpful book. This new edition should be standard reading for anyone involved in marine mammals to include keepers, curators, veterinarians, and trainers… The editors are to be commended for an excellent job… the new edition of this book will serve professionals involved with marine mammals very well."

    -Library News for Zoos and Aquariums, September 2001

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    Contents

    Emerging Pathways in Marine Mammal Medicine

    Marine Mammals as Sentinels of Ocean Health, M.L. Reddy, L.A. Dierauf, and F.M.D. Gulland

    Emerging and Resurging Diseases, D.L. Miller, R.Y. Ewing, and G.D. Bossart

    Florida Manatees: Perspectives on Populations, Pain, and Protection, T. O'Shea, L.W. Lefebvre, and C.A. Beck

    Marine Mammal Stranding Networks, F.M.D. Gulland, L.A. Dierauf, and T. Rowles

    Marine Mammal Unusual Mortality Events, L.A. Dierauf and F. Gulland

    Mass Strandings of Cetaceans, M.T. Walsh, R.Y. Ewing, D.K. Odell, and G.D. Bossart

    Careers in Marine Mammal Medicine, L.A. Dierauf, S. Frasca, Jr., and T.Y. Mashima

    The Electronic Whale, L.A. Dierauf

    Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Mammals

    Gross and Microscopic Anatomy, S.A Rommel, and L.J. Lowenstine

    Endocrinology, D.J. St. Aubin

    Reproduction, T.R. Robeck, S. Atkinson, and F.M. Brook

    Immunology, B. Aldridge, D. King, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, and J.L Stott

    Stress and Marine Mammals: A Review, D.J. St. Aubin and L.A. Dierauf

    Genetic Analyses, D. Duffield and W. Amos

    Infectious Diseases of Marine Mammals

    Viral Diseases, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf

    Bacterial Diseases of Cetaceans and Pinnipeds, J.L. Dunn, J.D. Buck, and T.R. Robeck

    Mycotic Diseases, T. Reidarson, J. McBain, L.M. Dalton, and M.G. Rinaldi

    Parasitic Diseases, M.D. Dailey

    Pathology of Marine Mammals

    Clinical Pathology, G.D. Bossart, T. Reidarson, L.A. Dierauf, and D. Duffield

    Cetacean Cytology, J.C. Sweeney, and M.L. Reddy

    Gross Necropsy and Specimen Collection Protocols, T. Rowles, F. VanDolah, and A.A. Hohn

    Toxicology, T.M. O'Hara and T. O'Shea

    Noninfectious Diseases, F.M.D. Gulland, L.J. Lowenstine, and T.R. Spraker

    Diagnostic Imaging in Marine Mammals

    Overview of Diagnostic Imaging, W. Van Bonn and F. Brook

    Radiology, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, W. Van Bonn, E.D. Jensen, and F.M. Brook

    Ultrasonography, F. Brook, W. Van Bonn, and E.D. Jensen

    Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy in Marine Mammals, S.R. Dover and W. Van Bonn

    Thermal Imaging of Marine Mammals, M.T. Walsh and E.V. Gaynor

    Medical Management of Marine Mammals

    Marine Mammal Anesthesia, M. Haulena and R.B. Heath

    Intensive Care, M.T. Walsh and S. Gearhart

    Pharmaceuticals and Formularies, M.K. Stoskopf, S. Willens, and J. McBain

    Euthanasia, L. Greer, J.E. Whaley, and T. Rowles

    Marine Mammal Well-Being

    U. S. Federal Legislation Governing Marine Mammals, N.M. Young and S.L. Shapiro

    Public Health, C. House, and J.A. House

    Water Quality, K.D. Arkush

    Nutrition and Energetics, G. Worthy

    Hand-Rearing and Artificial Milk Formulas, F.I. Townsend and L.J. Gage

    Tagging and Tracking, M. Lander, A. Westgate, R.K. Bonde, and M.J. Murray

    Marine Mammal Transport, J. Antrim and J. McBain

    Specific Medicine and Husbandry of Marine Mammals

    Cetacean Medicine, J. McBain

    Seals and Sea Lions, F.M.D. Gulland, M. Haulena and L.A. Dierauf

    Walruses, M.T. Walsh

    Manatees, G.D. Bossart

    Sea Otters, P. Tuomi

    Polar Bears, M.B. Briggs

    Appendices

    A. Conversions

    B. Abbreviations

    C. Characteristics of Common Disinfectants

    Index

    Name: CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine: Health, Disease, and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition (Hardback) – CRC Press 
    Description: Edited by Leslie Dierauf, Frances M.D. GullandContributors: Eric D. Jensen, Robert Bruce Heath, John D. Buck, Edward V. Gaynor, Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf, Lynn W. Lefebvre, Shannon Atkinson, James A. House, Michael K. Stoskopf, Ruth Y. Ewing, Gregory D. Bossart, Martin Haulena, Donald King, Pam Tuomi, Jim Antrim, Todd M. O'Hara, Fiona M. Brook, Jay C. Sweeney, Debra Lee Miller, Andrew Westgate, Todd R. Robeck, Michael B. Briggs, Leslie A. Dierauf, Michael T. Walsh, Scott Gearhart, J. Lawrence Dunn, Nina M. Young, Debbie Duffield, Laurie J. Gage, Salvatore Jr. Frasca, Dan Cowan, Scott Willens, Sara L. Shapiro, Cathy A. Beck, Leah Greer, Ted Y. Mashima, Robert K. Bonde, Michael J. Murray, Thomas O'Shea, Sentiel A. Rommel, Michael G. Rinaldi, Leslie M. Dalton, Janet E. Whaley, William Amos, Michelle Lander, William Van Bonn, Michelle Lynn Reddy, Jeffrey L. Stott, Brian Aldridge, James McBain, Graham Worthy, Terry R. Spraker, Leslie A. Dierauf, Murray D. Dailey, Linda J. Lowenstine, Teri K. Rowles, Samuel R. Dover, Carol House, David J. St. Aubin, Forrest I. Townsend. CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is the only handbook specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. With 66 contributors working together to craft 45 scientifically-based chapters, the text has been completely revised...
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