Veterinary Epidemiology

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By Michael Thrusfield

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Veterinary Epidemiology by Michael Thrusfield is a comprehensive guide exploring the principles and practices of epidemiology within animal health. It covers methods for investigating diseases, evaluating causal relationships, and controlling outbreaks. The book serves as an essential resource for understanding how epidemiological techniques are applied to veterinary medicine and public health.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the science of animal health and disease patterns. It provides a comprehensive understanding of epidemiological principles, making it a valuable resource for veterinary students and professionals keen on applying evidence-based practices to animal health management. Whether you're pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or simply have a keen interest in animal diseases, this insightful guide is likely to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the field.

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A comprehensive introduction to the role of epidemiology in veterinary medicine

This fully revised and expanded edition of Veterinary Epidemiology introduces readers to the field of veterinary epidemiology. The new edition also adds new chapters on the design of observational studies, validity in epidemiological studies, systematic reviews, and statistical modelling, to deliver more advanced material.

This updated edition begins by offering a historical perspective on the development of veterinary medicine. It then addresses the full scope of epidemiology, with chapters covering causality, disease occurrence, determinants, disease patterns, disease ecology, and much more.

Veterinary Epidemiology, Fourth Edition:

Features updates of all chapters to provide a current resource on the subject of veterinary epidemiology
Presents new chapters essential to the continued advancement of the field
Includes examples from companion animal, livestock, and avian medicine, as well as aquatic animal diseases
Focuses on the principles and concepts of epidemiology, surveillance, and diagnostic-test validation and performance
Includes access to a companion website providing multiple choice questions

Veterinary Epidemiology is an invaluable reference for veterinary general practitioners, government veterinarians, agricultural economists, and members of other disciplines interested in animal disease. It is also essential reading for epidemiology students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118280287

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 4th edition

Contributors:

With Robert Christley

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 2180g

Pages: 896

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About the Author

MICHAEL THRUSFIELD is Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, UK.

ROBERT CHRISTLEY is Professor of Epidemiology and One Health at the Institute of Infection and Global Health and the Institute of Veterinary Science in the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, UK.