This book is divided into two sections. The first includes detailed chapters on general topics and topics relevant to multiple taxa, including a new chapter on assessment, triage and treatment of bushfire-affected wildlife. The second section provides updates of current knowledge relevant to specific taxa. Each chapter is authored by Australian experts. Several appendices provide useful reference data and information on clinical reference ranges, recommended venipuncture sites, chemical restraint agent doses and regimens, a drug formulary and dental charts.
Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals is clinically oriented with an emphasis on practical content and easy-to-use reference material, and is a must-have for veterinarians, students, biologists, zoologists, wildlife carers and other wildlife professionals. This volume also complements, updates and utilizes the resources of other books such asRadiology of Australian Mammals (Vogelnest and Allan, 2015),Pathology of Australian Native Wildlife (Ladds, 2009),Haematology of Australian Mammals (Clark, 2004) andAustralian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management, Second Edition (Jackson, 2025).
Features:
- Provides veterinarians, students, biologists, zoologists, wildlife carers and other wildlife professionals with the most up-to-date information on the medical management of Australian native mammals.
- Clinically oriented with an emphasis on practical content and easy-to-use reference material.
- Appendices provide useful reference data and information on clinical reference ranges, recommended venipuncture sites, chemical restraint agent doses and regimens, a drug formulary and dental charts.
- Authored by Australian experts.
- Companion volume toMedicine of Australian Mammals.
