Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals

Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals is the first comprehensive reference to diagnostic imaging in non-domestic mammal species, discussing practical considerations for digital radiography, ultrasonography, and cross-sectional (CT and MR) imaging of zoo and wild mammals. Each species is discussed in depth, covering both normal and abnormal anatomy and common diseases.

The book includes a high number of annotated diagnostic images and clinical photographs in every chapter. A companion website provides high-resolution images from the book. Chapters are co-authored by board-certified specialists in zoological medicine and veterinary radiology to provide comprehensive coverage and necessary context.

Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals covers:

Practical considerations related to image acquisition, including anesthesia, behavioral and voluntary training, radiation exposure, and patient and human safety
Primates, including prosimians, monkeys, and apes
Megavertebrates, including elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and giraffes
Marsupials and monotremes, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, echidnas, and platypuses
Marine mammals, including pinnipeds, cetaceans, and manatees
Non-domestic felids and canids, as well as small carnivores, including Mustelidae, Procyonidae, and Viverridae
Non-domestic swine, equids, camelids, and tapirs
Other mammals, including sloths, armadillos, and anteaters, pangolins, aardvarks, rodents, rabbits, and hyrax
Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals is an essential, well-illustrated, and up-to-date resource on the subject for veterinary radiologists, zoo and wild animal veterinarians, and exotic animal practitioners, along with zoo residents and interns, veterinary students, and consulting radiologists.
Authors
Michael J. Adkesson, DVM, MBA, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ECZM (ZHM), is the President & CEO of Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Brookfield, Illinois, USA and founded the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Radiology Consulting Service.
Eric T. Hostnik, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVR-DI, Dipl. ACVR-EDI, is an Associate Professor at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, USA and the primary radiologist for the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Radiology Consulting Service.
Matthew E. Kinney, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, is the Director of Veterinary Services at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in San Diego, California, USA.