Veterinary medicine
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This book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals.The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behaviour. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition; incubation of eggs; rearing; breeding; slaughter; and welfare. Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, nontransmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.
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"Fritz Huchzermeyer's long awaited book on crocodile husbandry is out, and was worth waiting for... will stand frequent consultation and years on the laboratory bench where it will be an invaluable aid to diagnosis and treatment. Perran Ross, Crocodile Specialist Group, University of Florida, USA Read the Whole Review "The book is easy to read and has a strong emphasis on husbandry and pathology. Crocodilian anatomy and physiology is explained in a simple and effective manner. The work is well referenced and the enthusiasm of the author for his subject is obvious." R Johnson, Australian Veterinary Journal, 82(10), 2004
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- Publisher CAB International
- Publication Date May 2003
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780851996561
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 150 GBP
- Pages352
- ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2003
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