Veterinary Epidemiologic Research

Veterinary Epidemiologic Research

Veterinary Epidemiologic Research by Ian Dohoo, Wayne Martin, and a co-author provides a comprehensive guide to the principles, methods, and statistical techniques used in veterinary epidemiology. It covers sampling, data collection, disease measurement, diagnostic testing, study design, bias, and advanced analytical methods. With extensive coverage of regression models and clustered data, the book supports veterinary researchers, epidemiologists, and graduate students in designing studies and interpreting animal health research.

Key Features:

• Introduces the fundamental principles of veterinary epidemiologic research.
• Explains sampling methods and effective data collection strategies.
• Covers measures of disease frequency and associations between risk factors and outcomes.
• Examines diagnostic tests and the interpretation of their results.
• Explains the design of observational studies and controlled trials.
• Discusses bias and its effects on epidemiological findings.
• Presents statistical methods for analyzing veterinary health data.
• Provides extensive coverage of regression models and their applications.
• Explores analytical approaches for managing clustered and correlated data.
• Supports research design, statistical interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making in veterinary medicine.