This book presents a good marriage between public health and veterinary medicine in the specific address of zoonotics and the role these diseases play in 21st century society. Written using the “One Health” approach to human as well as animal health, it will benefit most, the veterinarian and staff who are engaged in community-based practice or occupational services that involve close, daily animal contact. While the book is broken down into 14 chapters, the heart of all that veterinary professionals may find of interest is presented in the 9th chapter which covers “zoonoses” over 189 pages making up the majority of the book. Approximately 34 diseases of zoonotic importance are presented.
Of interest is the way in which the pages are laid out with black & white as well as color pictures of physical (i.e. anatomical) presentation of each disease as well as key points for clinicians both with the human and veterinary clinical field. The mode of transmission as well as environmental factors is covered in concise, easy to understand language. All chapters are heavily referenced and present a well-rounded approach. For the veterinary technician educator looking for a textbook to supplement a class on zoonotic diseases this is a winner. For the student of veterinary medicine looking for a “go-to” book of public health veterinary diseases, look no further. In short this book is a solid 5 of 5 star rating.
Publisher: Saunders-Elsevier (2010)
ISBN: 9781416068372