Veterinary Virology, 3rd Edition

Veterinary Virology, 3rd Edition

Veterinary Virology, Third Edition provides a comprehensive overview of viruses that cause diseases in animals and their implications for animal and human health. It introduces the fundamental principles of virology before examining the properties, clinical features, treatment, and control of viral diseases. This edition expands coverage of zoonotic infections, emerging and re-emerging viruses, and diseases affecting laboratory animals, poultry, fish, and wildlife.

Key Features:

• Explains the fundamental principles of veterinary virology
• Examines viruses responsible for animal infections and diseases
• Describes the properties and characteristics of important animal viruses
• Explores the clinical features of viral diseases
• Covers zoonotic viruses that can affect both animals and humans
• Discusses emerging and re-emerging viral diseases
• Includes viral infections affecting laboratory animals
• Covers viral diseases in poultry and fish
• Addresses viruses affecting wildlife and diverse animal populations
• Explains approaches to the treatment, prevention, and control of viral diseases