Black's Veterinary Dictionary has been a bestseller for over seventy years. It is an essential reference tool for all with a professional or leisure interest in the care of animals. Much more than a list of veterinary terms, its practical approach ensures that readers gain an insight into the signs and symptoms of common, and less common, diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. For the 21st edition, much new and updated information has been included. Entries on dogs and cats and the conditions that may affect their health have been extended. Details of the Pet Travel Service, which has largely replaced quarantine for dogs and cats, have been updated; the re-emergence of old problems such as bovine tuberculosis and new ones such as avian flu, are among the thousands of topics covered.

About the Author

Edward Boden is a former editor of The Veterinary Record. He was founding editor of In Practice, the BVA's journal of continuing professional development.

Prizes

quick and easy reference for veterinary studentscontains over 4000 authoritative definitions and descriptions of animals, their diseases and appropriate treatmentsgives guidance on the housing, nutrition and welfare of farmanimals as well as information on the care and feeding of horses andcompanion animalsprovides up-to-date information on tropical diseases and the laws covering animalsincludes definitions and descriptions of bacteria, viruses and other carriers of diseases

Reviews

'The most comprehensive source of information on animal health and husbandry available in a single volume.' Veterinary Practice (Jan 2006) 'The animal keeper's essential one-stop reference manual.' Farmers Weekly (6 Jan 2006) 'Black's Veterinary Dictionary is THE standard veterinary dictionary Topical, user-friendly and reasonably priced.' Reference Reviews (January 2007)