Physiology of Domestic Animals

Description

Physiology of domestic animals is the study of normal function within domestic animals. It is a sub-section of biology, covering a range of topics that include organs, anatomy, cells, biological compounds, and how they all interact to make life possible. This textbook is designed for students of veterinary, animal and agricultural sciences but it is also well suited for university courses in general and mammalian physiology. The book is divided into different chapters describing physiological systems such as digestion, reproduction, and circulation. The textbook emphasizes functional aspects of physiology. It is designed to help students develop the problem-solving skills that they will need in their future careers. This edition comprehensively explains recent progress in domestic animal physiology, in addition to introducing important new tools that enhance the students’ learning outcome. It provides a thorough, systems-based physiology of a wide range of domestic animal species.It is organized in a logical user-friendly format. It is written by a leading animal science researcher and instructor with decades of experience in the field. The broad coverage and abundant illustrations will provide students with a much-needed basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.