Description
This new, fully updated and expanded fourth edition builds upon the success of the previous editions which have made Fish Pathology the best known and most respected book in the field, worldwide.Commencing with a chapter covering the aquatic environment, the book provides comprehensive details of the anatomy and physiology of teleosts, pathophysiology and sytematic physiology, immunology, neoplasia, virology, parasitology, bacteriology, mycology, nutritional pathology and other non-infectious diseases. A final chapter provides extremely useful details of the most widely-used and trusted laboratory methods in the area. Much new infomation is included in this new edition, including enhanced coverage of any diseases which have become commercially significant since publication of the previous edition
Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout with many exceptional photographs, Fish Pathology, Fourth Edition, is an essential purchase for fish pathologists, fish veterinarians, biologists, microbiologists and immunologists, including all those working in diagnostic services worldwide. Personnel working in fish farming and fisheries will also find much of great use and interest within the book's covers. All libraries in universities and research establishments where biological and veterinary sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this landmark publication on their shelves.
About the Author
Ronald Roberts, Consultant Fish Veterinarian, Scotland. Hagerman Distinguished Visiting Professor, University of Idaho, USA. Technical Director, Landcatch Ltd, Scotland. Emeritus Professor, University of Stirling, Scotland.
Reviews
"Overall, the Editor did very well to incorporate the wealth, depth and breadth of information that is now available on fish pathology. It is an invaluable reference for all fish veterinarians, veterinary pathologists and aquatic paraprofessionals ." (Journal of Fish Diseases, 1 May 2013)
Book Information
ISBN 9781444332827
Author Ronald J. Roberts
Format Hardback
Page Count 592
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1589g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 198mm * 33mm
