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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9781416049890
Edition: 8
ISBN: 1416049894
Label: Saunders
Manufacturer: Saunders
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 592
Publication Date: February 14, 2008
Publisher: Saunders
Studio: Saunders



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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Since 1977, this outstanding book has been the immunology reference of choice for both veterinary students and practitioners. It's the only complete resource on the subject, featuring a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles with comprehensive information on the most significant immunological diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. This meticulously updated new edition explores the latest advances in the field and provides a wealth of clinical examples that illustrate and clarify important concepts.

  • Clearly explains the general principles of immunology and applied immunology.
  • Includes information on the most significant immunological diseases and immunological responses seen in domestic animals.
  • Presents coverage of domestic mammal species in phylogenetic order: horse-cattle-sheep-pig-dog-cat-mouse-human.
  • Provides clinical examples that demonstrate key immunologic principles.
  • Offers expanded and updated references for all key sources in the literature.


  • Features a new appendix that provides at-a-glance access to a comprehensive list of cytokines.
  • Offers expanded coverage of complement and its critical importance to innate immunity.
  • Discusses the latest information on the receptors of NK cells.
  • Provides additional content on antibacterial peptides and their importance in inflammation and innate immunity.
  • Includes coverage of newly identified cytokines, CD molecules, and IgA receptors.
  • Examines new data on the functions of T cells, the effects of nematodes on eosinophils, and the latest DNA vaccines against West Nile virus and canine melanoma.
  • Offers complete information on emerging diseases such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hemophagocytic syndrome, and autoimmune sarcolemmal disease in dogs, as well as common variable immunodeficiencies and immune mediated polysynovitis in horses.




Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Immunology Defind - The Latest Tizard Blizzard
Concruent with previous layouts, this latest edition is repleat with photos, charts and graphics that aid in one's understanding of the fundamental principles detailed herein. A welcome refresher for the practiced veterinarian, it remains the standard text for graduate and veterinary school students alike.


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - All trees, no forest
A comprehensive description of CD/IL this, that and the other, without any grasp of explaining the big picture of the subject. We're doing a chapter a week as part of my internal medicine residency rounds and it's utter torture. I still don't have a good idea of where we're going with this. My residentmates and instructors agree - we're seriously considering jumping ship and buying another book.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A reasonably comprehensive introductory text
Tizzard has produced a fine and reasonably comprehensive text for introducing veterinary students to the science of immunology. Starting with easy to grasp basics he proceeds to ever increasing depth in the numerous areas of immunology.

Unlike standard texts, which only teach mouse and primate immunology, Tizzard's book introduces the reader to the differences found in the immune systems of various species. This makes the book valuable not only for veterinary students but for non-veterinary ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Good introduction to immunology
Tizard does a good job of explaining the immune system for vet students and producers. If you need to begin learning about this subject, this is a good place to start.






 






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