Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals

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Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals provides an update on Australian mammal medicine. Although much of the companion volume, Medicine of Australian Mammals, is still relevant and current, there have been significant advances in Australian mammal medicine and surgery since its publication in 2008. The two texts together remain the most comprehensive source of information available in this field. This volume is divided into two sections. The first includes comprehensive chapters on general topics and topics relevant to multiple taxa. Several new topics are presented including: wildlife health in Australia and the important role veterinarians play in Australias biosecurity systems; medical aspects of native mammal reintroductions and translocations; disease risk analysis; wildlife rehabilitation practices in Australia with an emphasis on welfare of animals undergoing rehabilitation; management of overabundant populations; immunology; and stress physiology. The second section provides updates on current knowledge relevant to specific taxa. 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. Written by Australian experts, Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals is clinically oriented, with emphasis on practical content with easy-to-use reference material. It is a must-have for veterinarians, students, biologists, zoologists and wildlife carers and other wildlife professionals. This volume also complements, updates and utilises the resources of other books such as Radiology of Australian Mammals (Vogelnest and Allan 2015), Pathology of Australian Native Wildlife (Ladds 2009), Haematology of Australian Mammals (Clark 2004) and Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management (Jackson 2003), all CSIRO Publishing publications.

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"A thorough, well-researched, and referenced yet practical, clinically oriented, and easy-to-use reference." -- Amy L. Shima * Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 50(3), 2019 *
"With a masterly mix of experience, a most readable format, and excellent images, the editors and authors have set a high standard." -- Robert Johnson * Journal of Wildlife Diseases 56(1) *
"With the release of Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals, we are reminded that there is a wealth of incredible veterinary and scientific minds working passionately in the wildlife conservation sector to progress and enhance the care and conservation of mammals worldwide. This volume ...has far-reaching global applications." -- Phil Tucak * The Journal of Wildlife Management 84(2) *

Author Bio

Larry Vogelnest graduated from the University of Sydney in 1984. He has worked as a zoo and wildlife veterinarian with the Taronga Conservation Society Australia since 1990 and has been Senior Veterinarian at Taronga Zoo since 1994. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Zoo Medicine. He is Principal Editor of Medicine of Australian Mammals (CSIRO Publishing, 2008) and author and co-author on several chapters. He is Principal Author of Radiology of Australian Mammals (CSIRO Publishing, 2015). In 2009 he was awarded an Australian Public Service Medal for his contribution to conservation medicine and service to the Taronga Conservation Society Australia. Timothy Portas graduated from the University of Sydney in 1996 and has worked exclusively with captive and free-ranging wildlife since 1999. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Zoo Medicine and a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine. He has also completed a research-based Master of Veterinary Science and is the author of more than 30 peer reviewed publications in the field of zoological medicine. He is currently owner/director of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinary Consultancy and provides veterinary services to government wildlife agencies, universities, zoos and fauna parks.