Overview

This comprehensive reference on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials is applicable to both farmed and captive animals. The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and behaviour. Other chapters include crocodile nutrition, incubation of eggs, rearing, breeding, slaughter and welfare. Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, non-transmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.

Full Product Details

Author:   Fritz Huchzermeyer (Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, South Africa)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.966kg
ISBN:  

9780851996561

ISBN 10:   0851996566
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   08 May 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Crocodiles and Alligators 1.1: The Species of Crocodilians 1.2: Crocodilian Anatomy 1.3: Crocodilian Physiology 1.4: Crocodilian Biochemistry 1.5: Crocodilian Behaviour Chapter 2: Examination of Crocodiles and Clinical Procedures 2.1: Clinical Examination 2.2: Postmortem Examination 2.3: Medication 2.4: Surgical Interventions Chapter 3: Important Aspects of Crocodile Farming 3.1: Nutrition 3.2: Incubation of Crocodile eggs 3.3: Rearing 3.4: Breeding 3.5: Slaughter 3.6: Crocodiles in Zoos and Private Collections 3.7: Animal Welfare Chapter 4: Diseases of Eggs and Hatchlings 4.1: Diseases of the egg 4.2: Diseases of the Yolk Sac 4.3: Hatchling Diseases 4.4: Congenital Malformations Chapter 5: Transmissible Diseases 5.1: Viral Infections 5.2: Bacterial Infections 5.3: Fungal Infections 5.4: Parasitic Protozoa 5.5: Metazoan Endoparasites 5.6: Ectroparasites Chapter 6: Nontransmissible Diseases 6.1: Nutritional Deficiencies 6.2: Poisoning 6.3: Multifactorial Diseases Chapter 7: Organ Diseases and Miscellaneous Conditions 7.1: Skin Diseases 7.2: Eye Diseases 7.3: Diseases of the Digestive System 7.4: Diseases of the Urogenital System 7.5: Diseases of the Nervous System 7.6: Diseases of the Circulatory System 7.7: Diseases of the Respiratory System 7.8: Diseases of the Skeletal-muscular System 7.9: Diseases of the Endocrine System 7.10: Miscellaneous Pathological Conditions

Reviews

Fritz Huchzermeyer's long awaited book on crocodile husbandry is out, and was worth waiting for... will stand frequent consultation and years on the laboratory bench where it will be an invaluable aid to diagnosis and treatment. --Perran Ross

The book is easy to read and has a strong emphasis on husbandry and pathology. Crocodilian anatomy and physiology is explained in a simple and effective manner. The work is well referenced and the enthusiasm of the author for his subject is obvious.

-Fritz Huchzermeyer's long awaited book on crocodile husbandry is out, and was worth waiting for... will stand frequent consultation and years on the laboratory bench where it will be an invaluable aid to diagnosis and treatment.---Perran Ross

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F. W. Huchzermeyer

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