Pathology of Australian Native Wildlife

Australian Wildlife Pathology, 1st Edition

Pathology of Australian Native Wildlife, 1st Edition by Philip William Ladds is a comprehensive veterinary pathology reference covering diseases and pathological conditions affecting Australian native vertebrate wildlife, excluding fish. The book brings together documented information on infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites, as well as toxic, neoplastic, congenital, nutritional, metabolic, traumatic, and other conditions. Covering terrestrial and marine mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, it combines pathological findings with clinical history and signs to support accurate diagnosis and interpretation of lesions. Illustrated with colour photographs, it is a valuable resource for veterinary pathologists, clinicians, wildlife researchers, zoo and wildlife professionals, conservationists, and students.

Key Features:

• 1st edition dedicated to Australian native wildlife pathology
• Covers mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians
• Includes 45 comprehensive chapters on major disease categories
• Covers viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal, helminth, and ectoparasitic diseases
• Addresses toxins, neoplasia, congenital, nutritional, metabolic, and traumatic conditions
• Combines gross and microscopic pathology with clinical signs and history
• Illustrated throughout with colour photographs
• Supports accurate diagnosis and lesion recognition
• Useful for veterinary pathologists, clinicians, wildlife researchers, zoos, conservationists, and students