Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine (6th Edition)
A comprehensive reference on the principles and clinical use of antimicrobial drugs in veterinary medicine. The sixth edition has been extensively updated to reflect current research, antimicrobial resistance challenges, and modern stewardship practices. It covers mechanisms of action, susceptibility testing, responsible prescribing, and species-specific treatment approaches for companion animals, livestock, horses, poultry, and aquatic species. The book provides practical guidance for veterinarians while emphasizing global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance
Autor: Patricia M. Dowling, John F. Prescott, Keith E. Baptiste
| Nakladatel | Wiley-Blackwell |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781119654599 |
| Vydání | 2025 |
| Vazba | pevná |
| Počet stran | 880 |
Contents:
Principles of antimicrobial therapy
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpretation
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Mechanisms of antimicrobial action and resistance
Antimicrobial stewardship
Antimicrobial use in companion animals
Antimicrobial use in food-producing animals
Antimicrobial therapy in horses
Antimicrobial therapy in poultry
Antimicrobial therapy in aquatic species
Management of bacterial infections by body system
Infection prevention and control
Global antimicrobial resistance issues
Emerging therapies and future directions
Extensive species-specific and disease-specific clinical chapters