{"product_id":"9781394304240","title":"Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eR. Michael Akers | D. Michael Denbow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Veterinary Medicine \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive resource on the anatomy and physiology systems of common domestic animals, with learning resources included throughout\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals\u003c\/i\u003e bridges the gap between theory and practice, emphasizing real-world applications. In this newly revised and updated Third Edition, each chapter includes a short section which emphasizes current animal management practices that take advantage of physiological principles discussed in that chapter to improve animal growth, development, or function. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructors will gain access to a website with PowerPoint slides of all of the figures, tables, and illustrations used in the book, with one PowerPoint presentation for each chapter. A test bank of potential questions for each book chapter is featured, including short answer, matching, true and false, and discussion questions. Each chapter also includes a study guide located at the end of each chapter and an opening section that provides an outline and listing of key concepts that the reader should get from each chapter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the key revisions to this Third Edition of \u003ci\u003eAnatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals\u003c\/i\u003e include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetic testing and modification of DNA to improve animal health or performance and the use of RNA to create vaccines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dynamic nature of skin, not just as physical protection, but also in its relevance in immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of supportive non-neurons and proteins in brain function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew discoveries in hormone signaling and uses of hormone therapies in domestic animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproductive strategies to regulate estrus, breeding schemes, and sex of offspring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential up-to-date reference for undergraduate students in animal science, dairy science, pre-veterinary medicine, veterinary technician training, and biology. The book is also relevant as reference\/review text for graduate students in animal sciences and physiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. Michael Akers, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is the Emeritus Faculty, Horace E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and Department Head of Dairy Science. He has received numerous university and professional society awards for research excellence including the Young Scientist, Borden, and Pharmacia and Upjohn Physiology Awards from the American Dairy Science Association and the Animal Growth and Development Award from the American Society of Animal Science. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eD. Michael Denbow, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Animal Science at Virginia Tech and has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching including Purina Mills Award for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Award of Merit, National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, and the W.E. 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