Explore the comprehensive guide to Animal Biology and Care, 3rd Edition—your essential resource for mastering animal care, veterinary assistance, and animal nursing. This brand new edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2014, is tailored for students enrolled in veterinary care assistant and animal nursing programs, providing a wealth of updated content and vibrant color illustrations throughout.

The book introduces fundamental biological theories with clear diagrams, perfect for visual learners, paired with photographs illustrating common procedures performed by animal care assistants. Key topics include new insights on exotic species, reflecting the growing trend of these animals being kept as pets, along with an extensive review of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the latest advances in animal welfare.

Structured in line with current course curricula, each chapter is designed with summaries and learning objectives to enhance retention and understanding. The companion website offers interactive multiple-choice questions (MCQs) enabling you to assess your knowledge effectively.

Divided into three vital sections—animal science and genetics, health and husbandry, and nursing procedures—this essential textbook lays a strong foundation for a successful career in animal care and management, making it a perfect study companion for aspiring professionals.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118276068
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 376


Description:


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 has 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!