Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants
Fowler, Murray E. Mikota, Susan K.
Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants
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.
Written by the foremost experts in the field
Comprehensively covers both Asian and African elephants
Complete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemic information
Well-illustrated and organized for easy reference
Table of contents
Select All
You have free access to this content
Frontmatter (pages i–xv)
Summary
PDF(150K)
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 1
Taxonomy, Classification, History, and Evolution of Elephants (pages 3–14)
Jeheskel Shoshani
Summary
PDF(240K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 2
Elephants in Captivity (pages 15–22)
Blair Csuti
Summary
PDF(452K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 3
Laws and Legislation (pages 23–33)
Denise M. Sofranko
Summary
PDF(121K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 4
Behavior and Social Life (pages 35–43)
Bruce A. Schulte
Summary
PDF(116K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 5
Husbandry (pages 45–55)
John Lehnhardt
Summary
PDF(305K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 6
Nutrition (pages 57–65)
Ellen S. Dierenfeld
Summary
PDF(124K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 7
Preventive Health Care and Physical Examination (pages 67–73)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(112K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 8
Physical Restraint and Handling (pages 75–90)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(1025K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 9
Chemical Restraint and General Anesthesia (pages 91–118)
Murray E. Fowler, Susan K. Mikota and Eugene P. Steffey
Summary
PDF(322K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 10
Surgery and Surgical Conditions (pages 119–130)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(255K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 11
Infectious Diseases (pages 131–158)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(230K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 12
Parasitology (pages 159–181)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(332K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 13
Antemortem Diagnostics (pages 183–197)
Susan K. Mikota and Laurie Gage
Summary
PDF(507K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 14
Postmortem Diagnostics (pages 199–209)
Richard J. Montali
Summary
PDF(358K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 15
Therapeutics (pages 211–231)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(3321K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 16
Neonatal Care and Hand Rearing (pages 223–241)
Karen Emanuelson
Summary
PDF(120K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 17
Multisystem Disorders (pages 243–251)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(124K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 18
Integument System (pages 253–261)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(548K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 19
Musculoskeletal System (pages 263–270)
Gary West
Summary
PDF(234K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 20
Foot Disorders (pages 271–290)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(1652K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 21
Respiratory System (pages 291–298)
Ramiro Isaza
Summary
PDF(252K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 22
Digestive System (pages 299–307)
Genevieve A. Dumonceaux
Summary
PDF(251K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 23
Endocrine and Immune Systems (pages 309–315)
Linda J. Lowenstine
Summary
PDF(96K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 24
Cardiovascular System (pages 317–323)
Susan Bartlett
Summary
PDF(295K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 25
Hemolymphatic System (pages 325–345)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(306K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 26
Reproductive System (pages 347–355)
Dennis Schmitt
Summary
PDF(182K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 27
Reproductive and Diagnostic Ultrasonography (pages 357–376)
Thomas B. Hildebrandt
Summary
PDF(1086K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 28
Reproductive Endocrinology (pages 377–388)
Janine L. Brown
Summary
PDF(349K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 29
Urinary System (pages 389–392)
R. Eric Miller
Summary
PDF(93K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 30
Nervous System (pages 393–397)
Michele Miller
Summary
PDF(69K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 31
Special Senses (pages 399–407)
Wm. Kirk Suedmeyer
Summary
PDF(452K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 32
Chemical, Tactile, and Taste Sensory Systems (pages 409–414)
L.E.L. Rasmussen
Summary
PDF(80K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 33
Toxicology (pages 415–429)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(141K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 34
Zoonoses and Human Injury (pages 431–437)
Joel Maslow
Summary
PDF(102K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 35
Veterinary Problems of Geographical Concern (pages 439–473)
Susan K. Mikota, Murray E. Fowler, Jacobus G. du Toit, Jacob V. Cheeran, K. Chandrasekharan, Paolo Martelli, Yudha Fahrimal, Retno Sudarwati, Vellayan Subramanian, Khyne U Mar, Sunder Shrestha, Kamal P. Gairhe, Indira Silva and Ashoka Dangolla
Summary
PDF(1455K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 36
Conservation (pages 475–489)
Simon Hedges
Summary
PDF(151K)
References
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 1: Abbreviations Used in This Book (page 491)
Summary
PDF(26K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 2: Measurement Conversion Tables (page 493)
Summary
PDF(57K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 3: Sources for Agents Used in Sedating, Tranquilizing, Immobilizing, and Anesthetizing Elephants (pages 495–496)
Summary
PDF(35K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 4: Toxicology Terms, Abbreviations, and Equivalents (pages 497–498)
Summary
PDF(39K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 5: Elephant Vital Signs and Physiological Parameters (pages 499–500)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(64K)
References
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 6: Glossary of Terms Associated with Elephant Feet (pages 501–504)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(102K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 7: Weight Conversion Chart for Asian Elephants (page 505)
Summary
PDF(60K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 8: Conversion Between Conventional and SI Units, Hematology (page 507)
Summary
PDF(27K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 9: Conversion Between Conventional and SI Units, Blood and Fluid Chemistry (page 509)
Summary
PDF(27K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 10 (pages 511–518)
Summary
PDF(101K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 11 (pages 519–523)
Summary
PDF(84K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 12 (pages 525–533)
Summary
PDF(101K)
References
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 13 (page 535)
Summary
PDF(48K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 14 (pages 537–541)
Summary
PDF(77K)
References
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 15 (pages 543–544)
Summary
PDF(67K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Index (pages 545–565)
Summary
PDF(148K)
Request Permissions
9780470344484
Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants
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.
Written by the foremost experts in the field
Comprehensively covers both Asian and African elephants
Complete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemic information
Well-illustrated and organized for easy reference
Table of contents
Select All
You have free access to this content
Frontmatter (pages i–xv)
Summary
PDF(150K)
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 1
Taxonomy, Classification, History, and Evolution of Elephants (pages 3–14)
Jeheskel Shoshani
Summary
PDF(240K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 2
Elephants in Captivity (pages 15–22)
Blair Csuti
Summary
PDF(452K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 3
Laws and Legislation (pages 23–33)
Denise M. Sofranko
Summary
PDF(121K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 4
Behavior and Social Life (pages 35–43)
Bruce A. Schulte
Summary
PDF(116K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 5
Husbandry (pages 45–55)
John Lehnhardt
Summary
PDF(305K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 6
Nutrition (pages 57–65)
Ellen S. Dierenfeld
Summary
PDF(124K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 7
Preventive Health Care and Physical Examination (pages 67–73)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(112K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 8
Physical Restraint and Handling (pages 75–90)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(1025K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 9
Chemical Restraint and General Anesthesia (pages 91–118)
Murray E. Fowler, Susan K. Mikota and Eugene P. Steffey
Summary
PDF(322K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 10
Surgery and Surgical Conditions (pages 119–130)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(255K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 11
Infectious Diseases (pages 131–158)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(230K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 12
Parasitology (pages 159–181)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(332K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 13
Antemortem Diagnostics (pages 183–197)
Susan K. Mikota and Laurie Gage
Summary
PDF(507K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 14
Postmortem Diagnostics (pages 199–209)
Richard J. Montali
Summary
PDF(358K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 15
Therapeutics (pages 211–231)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(3321K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 16
Neonatal Care and Hand Rearing (pages 223–241)
Karen Emanuelson
Summary
PDF(120K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 17
Multisystem Disorders (pages 243–251)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(124K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 18
Integument System (pages 253–261)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(548K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 19
Musculoskeletal System (pages 263–270)
Gary West
Summary
PDF(234K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 20
Foot Disorders (pages 271–290)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(1652K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 21
Respiratory System (pages 291–298)
Ramiro Isaza
Summary
PDF(252K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 22
Digestive System (pages 299–307)
Genevieve A. Dumonceaux
Summary
PDF(251K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 23
Endocrine and Immune Systems (pages 309–315)
Linda J. Lowenstine
Summary
PDF(96K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 24
Cardiovascular System (pages 317–323)
Susan Bartlett
Summary
PDF(295K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 25
Hemolymphatic System (pages 325–345)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(306K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 26
Reproductive System (pages 347–355)
Dennis Schmitt
Summary
PDF(182K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 27
Reproductive and Diagnostic Ultrasonography (pages 357–376)
Thomas B. Hildebrandt
Summary
PDF(1086K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 28
Reproductive Endocrinology (pages 377–388)
Janine L. Brown
Summary
PDF(349K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 29
Urinary System (pages 389–392)
R. Eric Miller
Summary
PDF(93K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 30
Nervous System (pages 393–397)
Michele Miller
Summary
PDF(69K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 31
Special Senses (pages 399–407)
Wm. Kirk Suedmeyer
Summary
PDF(452K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 32
Chemical, Tactile, and Taste Sensory Systems (pages 409–414)
L.E.L. Rasmussen
Summary
PDF(80K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 33
Toxicology (pages 415–429)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(141K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 34
Zoonoses and Human Injury (pages 431–437)
Joel Maslow
Summary
PDF(102K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 35
Veterinary Problems of Geographical Concern (pages 439–473)
Susan K. Mikota, Murray E. Fowler, Jacobus G. du Toit, Jacob V. Cheeran, K. Chandrasekharan, Paolo Martelli, Yudha Fahrimal, Retno Sudarwati, Vellayan Subramanian, Khyne U Mar, Sunder Shrestha, Kamal P. Gairhe, Indira Silva and Ashoka Dangolla
Summary
PDF(1455K)
References
Request Permissions
You have full text access to this content
Chapter 36
Conservation (pages 475–489)
Simon Hedges
Summary
PDF(151K)
References
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 1: Abbreviations Used in This Book (page 491)
Summary
PDF(26K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 2: Measurement Conversion Tables (page 493)
Summary
PDF(57K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 3: Sources for Agents Used in Sedating, Tranquilizing, Immobilizing, and Anesthetizing Elephants (pages 495–496)
Summary
PDF(35K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 4: Toxicology Terms, Abbreviations, and Equivalents (pages 497–498)
Summary
PDF(39K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 5: Elephant Vital Signs and Physiological Parameters (pages 499–500)
Susan K. Mikota
Summary
PDF(64K)
References
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 6: Glossary of Terms Associated with Elephant Feet (pages 501–504)
Murray E. Fowler
Summary
PDF(102K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 7: Weight Conversion Chart for Asian Elephants (page 505)
Summary
PDF(60K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 8: Conversion Between Conventional and SI Units, Hematology (page 507)
Summary
PDF(27K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 9: Conversion Between Conventional and SI Units, Blood and Fluid Chemistry (page 509)
Summary
PDF(27K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 10 (pages 511–518)
Summary
PDF(101K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 11 (pages 519–523)
Summary
PDF(84K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 12 (pages 525–533)
Summary
PDF(101K)
References
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 13 (page 535)
Summary
PDF(48K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 14 (pages 537–541)
Summary
PDF(77K)
References
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Appendix 15 (pages 543–544)
Summary
PDF(67K)
Request Permissions
You have free access to this content
Index (pages 545–565)
Summary
PDF(148K)
Request Permissions
9780470344484