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Animal Biology and Care
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The perfect study companion, Animal Biology and Care, 3rd Edition is specifically designed for students on animal care, animal nursing assistant and veterinary care assistant courses. This edition is fully updated with new course content, a refreshed design and colour illustrations throughout.
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The perfect study companion, Animal Biology and Care, 3rd Edition is specifically designed for students on animal care, animal nursing assistant, and veterinary care assistant courses. This edition is fully updated with new course content, a refreshed design, and colour illustrations throughout.
Basic biological theory is introduced with diagrams for visual learners while photographs demonstrate the common practical procedures carried out by animal care assistants.
Key features include:
- New content on exotic species, recognising the increasing number of these animals kept as pets.
- Extensive coverage of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and recent advances in animal welfare.
- Written in line with course curricula; chapter summaries help you to remember key points and learning objectives.
- A companion website with interactive MCQs to help you test your knowledge.
Divided into three main sections covering animal science and genetics, health and husbandry, and nursing procedures, this book will help lay the foundations for a successful career in animal care and management!
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Animal Biology and Care is reviewed as a valuable resource for students in introductory courses related to animal care, such as veterinary assistant programmes. The book's depth and detail are deemed suitable for its target audience, offering a quality educational tool at a reasonable price.
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ISBN: 9781118276068
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 June 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Edition: 3rd edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 862g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Sue Dallas VN Cert. Ed. is a qualified veterinary nurse,and has worked in veterinary schools and veterinary practices inthe UK and in North America. She has taught on bothveterinary nursing and animal care courses for over 22 years andhas been involved in a number of educational and examinationdevelopments in the UK and New Zealand. Sue has spoken atveterinary congresses both in the UK and around the world,promoting nursing and care of animals through training andeducation. Emily Jewell BSc (Hons), MSc, Cert. Ed. is a CurriculumArea Manager in Animal Management at Reaseheath College inNantwich, Cheshire. Emily graduated from the University ofLeeds in 1995 with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science. Afterworking in a land-based college in Wiltshire for 7 years, shereturned to study and graduated from Harper Adams UniversityCollege in 2003 with an MSc in Animal Health and Welfare. Emily has taught across a range of subjects and has hadresponsibility for many different species. Emily has alsopreviously worked as an External Verifier in Animal Management forthe awarding body Edexcel.
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