Fowler M.E., Micota S.K. (Eds.) Biology, Medicine and Surgery of Elephants

Blackwell, 2006. - 596 p.Elephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animal kingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity of elephants have fascinated humans for millenia. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants serves as a comprehensive text on elephant medicine and surgery. Based on the expertise of 36 scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology, husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known today.Taxonomy, Classification, History, and Evolution of Elephants
Elephants in Captivity
Laws and Legislation
Behavior and Social Life
Husbandry
Nutrition
Preventive Health Care and Physical Examination
Physical Restraint and Handling
Chemical Restraint and Anesthesia.
Surgery and Surgical Conditions
Infectious Diseases
Parasitology
Diagnostics (Antemortem).
Diagnostics (Postmortem)
Therapeutics
Neonatal Care and Hand-Rearing
Multi-Systemic Disorders.
Integument System
Musculoskeletal System
Foot Disorders
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Endocrine and Immune Systems
Cardiovascular System
Hemolymphatic System
Reproductive System
Reproductive and Diagnostic Ultrasonography
Reproductive Endocrinology
Urinary System
Nervous System
Special Senses.
Chemical, Tactile, and Taste Sensory Systems
Toxicology
Zoonoses and Human Injury
Veterinary Problems of Geographical Concern.
Conservation.
Appendices.
Abbreviations used in this book.
Measurement conversion tables.
Sources for agents used in sedating, tranquilizing, immobilizing, and anesthetizing elephants.
Toxicology terms, abbreviations, equivalents.
Elephant vital signs and physiological parameters.
Glossary of terms associated with elephant feet.
Weight conversion chart for Asian elephants.
Conversion between conventional and SI units hematology.
Conversion between conventional and SI units blood and fluid chemistry.
Standards for elephant management and care (AZA).
Standard guidelines for elephant management (EMA).
Guidelines for comprehensive elephant health monitoring program (AZA/SSP).
Quarantine guidelines for elephants (AZA/SSP).
Recommended elephant pre-shipment guidelines (AZA/SSP).
Transport guidelines for elephants (AZA/SSP).