Veterinary Epidemiology - 4th Edition by Michael Thrusfield (Paperback)

About the Book

"A comprehensive introduction to the role of epidemiology in veterinary medicine This fully revised and expanded edition of Veterinary Epidemiology introduces readers to the field of veterinary epidemiology. The new edition also adds new chapters on the design of observational studies, validity in epidemiological studies, systematic reviews, and statistical modelling, to deliver more advanced material. This updated edition begins by offering an historical perspective on the development of veterinary medicine. It then addresses the full scope of epidemiology, with chapters covering causality, disease occurrence, determinants, disease patterns, disease ecology, and much more. Veterinary Epidemiology, Fourth Edition, features updates of all chapters to provide a current resource on the subject of veterinary epidemiology. Presents new chapters essential to the continued advancement of the field. Includes examples from companion animal, livestock, and avian medicine, as well as aquatic animal diseases. Focuses on the principles and concepts of epidemiology, surveillance, and diagnostic-test validation and performance. Includes access to a companion website providing multiple choice questions Veterinary Epidemiology is an invaluable reference for veterinary general practitioners, government veterinarians, agricultural economists, and members of other disciplines interested in animal disease. It is also essential reading for epidemiology students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Eine umfassende Einführung zur Rolle der Epidemiologie in der Veterinärmedizin.

Die vollständig überarbeitete und erweiterte Ausgabe von Veterinary Epidemiology führt den Leser in das Fachgebiet der Veterinärepidemiologie ein. Diese neue Auflage bietet auch neue Kapitel zur Konzeption von Beobachtungsstudien, Validität von epidemiologischen Studien, zu systematischen Prüfungen und zu statistischen Modellen.

Die aktualisierte Auflage beginnt mit einem historischen Blick auf die Entwicklung der Veterinärmedizin. Im Anschluss wird die Fachrichtung Epidemiologie umfassend beleuchtet. Kapitel befassen sich mit den Aspekten Kausalität, Auftreten von Krankheiten, Bestimmungsfaktoren, Krankheitsmustern, Krankheitsökologie u.v.m.

Veterinary Epidemiology, 4. Auflage:
- Alle Kapitel wurden aktualisiert. Entstanden ist ein modernes Referenzwerk zum Thema Veterinärepidemiologie.
- Enthält neue Kapitel, die für die Entwicklung des Fachgebiets maßgeblich sind.
- Bietet Beispiele zu Haustieren, Nutztieren und Vögeln sowie zu Krankheiten bei Wassertieren.
- Richtet den Fokus auf Prinzipien und Konzepte der Epidemiologie, der Überwachung, der Validierung und Leistungsfähigkeit diagnostischer Tests.
- Begleitende Website mit Multiple-Choice-Fragen.

From the Back Cover

A comprehensive introduction to the role of epidemiology in veterinary medicine

This fully revised and expanded edition of Veterinary Epidemiology introduces readers to the field of veterinary epidemiology. The new edition also adds new chapters on the design of observational studies, validity in epidemiological studies, systematic reviews, and statistical modelling, to deliver more advanced material.

This updated edition begins by offering an historical perspective on the development of veterinary medicine. It then addresses the full scope of epidemiology, with chapters covering causality, disease occurrence, determinants, disease patterns, disease ecology, and much more.

Veterinary Epidemiology, Fourth Edition:

• Features updates of all chapters to provide a current resource on the subject of veterinary epidemiology
• Presents new chapters essential to the continued advancement of the field
• Includes examples from companion animal, livestock, and avian medicine, as well as aquatic animal diseases
• Focuses on the principles and concepts of epidemiology, surveillance, and diagnostic-test validation and performance
• Includes access to a companion website providing multiple choice questions

Veterinary Epidemiology is an invaluable reference for veterinary general practitioners, government veterinarians, agricultural economists, and members of other disciplines interested in animal disease. It is also essential reading for epidemiology students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Author

MICHAEL THRUSFIELD is Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, UK.

ROBERT CHRISTLEY is Professor of Epidemiology and One Health at the Institute of Infection and Global Health and the Institute of Veterinary Science in the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, UK.