Reindeer and Caribou: Health and Disease

Reindeer and Caribou: Health and Disease

Reindeer and Caribou: Health and Disease provides a comprehensive reference on the health, biology, and diseases of reindeer and caribou (Rangifer). It examines health determinants at individual and population levels, covering nutrition, stress, infectious and non-infectious diseases, parasites, meat hygiene, capture and restraint, diagnosis and treatment, chemical immobilization, and the effects of climate change. With extensive research, practical health information, and hundreds of color illustrations, the book serves as a valuable resource for veterinarians, wildlife professionals, herders, zoological personnel, and students.

Key Features

• Comprehensive health and disease coverage of reindeer and caribou
• Biology and health of Rangifer
• Individual and population health
• Nutrition and feeding
• Stress and health management
• Infectious and non-infectious diseases
• Parasites and pathogens
• Meat hygiene and food safety
• Capture, restraint, and chemical immobilization
• Diagnosis and treatment of health conditions
• Blood chemistry reference information
• Health management of orphaned calves
• Effects of climate change on reindeer health
• Hundreds of high-quality color illustrations
• Extensive references and expert contributions