Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 3rd Edition - August 2025

Your Comprehensive Guide to Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology

This book is a comprehensive resource on the anatomy and physiology of common domestic animals, with learning resources included throughout. This newly revised and updated Third Edition bridges the gap between theory and practice, emphasizing real-world applications by including a short section in each chapter that highlights current animal management practices.

Key Features

• Real-World Applications: Each chapter includes a short section that emphasizes current animal management practices that take advantage of physiological principles to improve animal growth, development, or function.
• Instructor Resources: Instructors will gain access to a website with PowerPoint slides of all of the figures, tables, and illustrations used in the book. A test bank of potential questions for each book chapter is also featured.
• Student Study Aids: Each chapter includes a study guide located at the end of each chapter and an opening section that provides an outline and listing of key concepts.
• Key Revisions: The key revisions to this Third Edition include genetic testing and modification of DNA, the use of RNA to create vaccines, the dynamic nature of skin, the role of supportive non-neurons and proteins in brain function, and new discoveries in hormone signaling and therapies.
• Broad Audience: This book is an essential up-to-date reference for undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science, pre-veterinary medicine, veterinary technician training, and biology. The book is also relevant as a reference/review text for graduate students in animal sciences and physiology.