Kirkbride’s Diagnosis of Abortion and Neonatal Loss in Animals, 4th Edition

Animal Abortion & Neonatal Loss: Diagnosis and Causes

This comprehensive veterinary reference provides practical guidance for investigating abortion and neonatal loss across multiple animal species. It explains diagnostic procedures, disease mechanisms, fetal and placental anatomy, and possible causes of reproductive loss, supporting accurate investigation and diagnosis in veterinary practice.

Key Features

• Covers the diagnosis of abortion and neonatal loss in animals
• Includes cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses
• Addresses reproductive losses in dogs and cats
• Includes coverage of exotic and nondomestic mammals
• Explains general approaches to abortion investigation
• Provides species-specific diagnostic guidance
• Describes the pathogenesis of abortion and neonatal loss
• Explores specialized diagnostic techniques
• Covers fetal anatomy and physiology
• Explains placental structure and function
• Identifies possible causes of fetal loss
• Discusses infectious and non-infectious causes of reproductive loss
• Supports veterinary laboratory diagnostic procedures
• Provides guidance for veterinary pathologists and diagnosticians
• Serves as a reference for veterinary practitioners, students, and technicians