Overview

Since 1977, this outstanding book has been the immunology reference of choice for both veterinary students and practitioners. It's the only complete resource on the subject, featuring a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles with comprehensive information on the most significant immunological diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. This meticulously updated new edition explores the latest advances in the field and provides a wealth of clinical examples that illustrate and clarify important concepts.

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Author:   Ian R. Tizard
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Edition:   8th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.724kg
ISBN:  

9781416049890

ISBN 10:   1416049894
Pages:   592
Publication Date:   01 March 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. The Defense of the Body 2. How Inflammation is Triggered 3. Neutrophils and Their Products 4. Macrophages and the Later Stages of Inflammation 5. The Complement System 6. Cell Signaling: Cytokines and Their Receptors 7. Antigens: Triggers of Acquired Immunity 8. Dendritic Cells and Antigen Processing 9. The Major Histocompatibility Complex 10. Organs of the Immune System 11. Lymphocytes 12. Helper T Cells and Their Response to Antigen 13. B Cells and Their Response to Antigen 14. Antibodies: Soluble Antigen Receptors 15. How Antigen-Binding Receptors are Made 16. T-Cell Function and the Destruction of Cell-Associated Invaders 17. Regulation of Acquired Immunity 18. Immunity in the Fetus and Newborn 19. Immunity at Body Surfaces 20. Vaccines and Their Production 21. The Use of Vaccines 22. Acquired Immunity to Bacteria and Related Organisms 23. Acquired Immunity to Viruses 24. Acquired Immunity to Parasites 25. Type I Hypersensitivity 26. Red Cell Antigens and Type II Hypersensitivity 27. Immune Complexes and Type III Hypersensitivity 28. Type IV Hypersensitivity: Delayed Hypersensitivity 29. Organ Graft Rejection 30. Resistance to Tumors 31. Autoimmunity: General Principles 32. Organ-Specific Autoimmune Diseases 33. The Systemic Immunological Diseases 34. Primary Immunodeficiencies 35. Secondary Immunological Defects 36. Drugs and Other Agents that Affect the Immune System 37. The Evolution of the Immune System 38. Immunodiagnostic Techniques Appendix: Annotated List of Selected CD Molecules Glossary

Reviews

This outstanding book is concise, easy to read and well organised. The purpose of the book remains, as for the past 30 years, to provide a concise overview of fundamental immunological concepts related to veterinary medicine. The publisher offers free online resources, which contain monthly content updates. This outstanding book can be considered as the immunology reference of choice not only for veterinary students, but also for postgraduates and researchers. The depth of coverage, concise content and narrative style make it a valuable resource to be recommended without reservation.<br><br> The Veterinary Record, January 2009

This outstanding book is concise, easy to read and well organised. The purpose of the book remains, as for the past 30 years, to provide a concise overview of fundamental immunological concepts related to veterinary medicine. The publisher offers free online resources, which contain monthly content updates. This outstanding book can be considered as the immunology reference of choice not only for veterinary students, but also for postgraduates and researchers. The depth of coverage, concise content and narrative style make it a valuable resource to be recommended without reservation. <p/> The Veterinary Record, January 2009

This outstanding book is concise, easy to read and well organised. The purpose of the book remains, as for the past 30 years, to provide a concise overview of fundamental immunological concepts related to veterinary medicine. The publisher offers free online resources, which contain monthly content updates. This outstanding book can be considered as the immunology reference of choice not only for veterinary students, but also for postgraduates and researchers. The depth of coverage, concise content and narrative style make it a valuable resource to be recommended without reservation. <br> The Veterinary Record, January 2009

Author Information

Ian R. Tizard, BVMS, BSc, PhD, DSc (Hons), DACVM, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists and a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Immunology, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, The Texas Veterinary Medical Center at Texas A &M University (TAMU), College Station, Texas, USA. Dr. Tizard earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1965. He then completed a Bachelor of Science in Pathology and a PhD in Immunology. After completing his studies, Dr. Tizard became a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Guelph, where he remained as a professor until 1982 when he moved to TAMU. Dr. Tizard wrote the first standardized textbook on Veterinary Immunology in 1977. This text, now in its 11th edition, is used worldwide, and has played a major role in establishing Immunology among the key disciplines.

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