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OverviewA complete guide to the anatomy and physiology of farm animals, fully updated and revised In the newly revised ninth edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, distinguished veterinary professors Drs. Anna Fails and Christianne Magee deliver a comprehensive guide for animal science, veterinary technician, and pre-veterinary students and instructors seeking a well-organized and easy-to-understand resource. The new edition offers modified and refined learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, as well as a brand-new chapter on llamas/alpacas that highlights the significant species differences and explains the roles of these species in the wool and packing industries. Additional illustrations enhance comprehension and improve the anatomy sections of the book. New “Study Prompts,” integrative application questions, are included in each chapter in differently colored text and stimulate understanding of the material. Finally, a reorganized companion website is included with the book. It integrates fully with the print text and provides supplemental content, including word roots, clinical cases, study and practice questions, and additional images, diagrams, and videos. Readers will also find: An excellent anatomy and physiology resource for high school and undergraduate students in animal science, veterinary medicine, and zoology programs Comprehensive explorations of the anatomy and physiology of the cell Practical discussions of embryology, the skeletal system, and microscopic anatomy Complete discussion of the physiology of muscle and the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system A valuable comprehensive resource for advanced high school and undergraduate animal science students in agriculture, pre-veterinary, and veterinary technical program, Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals will also benefit people practicing in allied professions and veterinary practitioners. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anna Dee Fails, Ph.D, DVM (Colorado State University) , Christianne Magee (Colorado State University)Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition: 9th edition Dimensions: Width: 18.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 25.90cm Weight: 1.474kg ISBN: 9781394187904ISBN 10: 1394187904 Pages: 624 Publication Date: 22 May 2025 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface xv About the Companion Website xvii Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 1 Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Cell 19 Chapter 3 Embryology 57 Chapter 4 The Skeletal System 67 Chapter 5 Joints 91 Chapter 6 Microscopic Anatomy and Growth and Development of Bone 111 Chapter 7 Anatomy of the Muscular System 123 Chapter 8 The Ungulate Foot and Equine Passive Stay Apparatus 157 Chapter 9 Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle 175 Chapter 10 Anatomy of the Nervous System 193 Chapter 11 Physiology of the Nervous System 219 Chapter 12 Sense Organs 235 Chapter 13 Endocrinology 261 Chapter 14 The Integument 281 Chapter 15 Blood and Other Body Fluids 293 Chapter 16 Body Defenses and the Immune System 309 Chapter 17 Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System 325 Chapter 18 Physiology of the Heart and Circulation 341 Chapter 19 The Respiratory System 359 Chapter 20 Anatomy of the Digestive System 379 Chapter 21 Physiology of Digestion 405 Chapter 22 Nutrition and Metabolism 427 Chapter 23 The Urinary System 437 Chapter 24 Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System 457 Chapter 25 Physiology of Male Reproduction 473 Chapter 26 Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System 483 Chapter 27 The Ovary and Estrous Cycles 493 Chapter 28 Pregnancy and Parturition 507 Chapter 29 Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammary Gland 519 Chapter 30 Poultry 535 Chapter 31 Llamas and Alpacas 559 Appendix: Abbreviations 567 Bibliography 573 Index 577ReviewsAuthor InformationAnna Dee Fails, DVM, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Christianne Magee, DVM, PhD, Dip ACT, is Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. She’s also a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |