Veterinary science : breakthroughs in research and practice

Modern medicine is changing drastically as new technologies emerge to transform the way in which patients are diagnosed, treated, and monitored. In particular, veterinary medicine is experiencing a tremendous shift as digital innovations are integrated into veterinary practice. Veterinary Science: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice contains a compendium of the latest academic material on breakthroughs and recent progress in veterinary science. Including innovative studies on laboratory information management systems, animal welfare, and veterinary reform, this publication is an ideal source for professionals, practitioners, graduate students, and researchers interested in veterinary science. Improvement of food security through reforming of domestic veterinary service : case of Russia / Anna Ivolga, Vladimir Trukhachev, Natalia Bannikova, Anzhelika Baicherova -- Identification of associations between clinical signs and hosts to monitor the web for detection of animal disease outbreaks / Elena Arsevska, Mathieu Roche, Pascal Hendrikx, David Chavernac, Sylvain Falala, Renaud Lancelot, Barbara Dufour -- On piloting web-based rabies surveillance system for humans and animals : web-based rabies surveillance system / Maulilio J. Kipanyula, Camilius Aloyce Sanga, Anna M. Geofrey, Kadeghe G. Fue -- Web and mobile phone based rabies surveillance system for humans and animals in Kilosa District, Tanzania / Maulilio J. Kipanyula, Anna M. Geofrey, Kadeghe G. Fue, Malongo R.S. Mlozi, Siza D. Tumbo, Ruth Haug, Camilius A. Sanga -- Understanding strategies for implementing integrated information systems for rabies surveillance / Anna Geofrey, Maulilio J. Kipanyula, Kadeghe Fue, Camilius Sanga -- Potential of information and communication technologies in promoting access to livestock information : perceptions of urban livestock keepers in Tanzania / Consolata Angello -- Examining the use of web-based reusable learning objects by animal and veterinary nursing students / Emily Chapman-Waterhouse, Ayona Silva-Fletcher, Kim David Whittlestone -- Thermographic evaluation of racehorse performance / Maria Soroko -- The use of reusable learning objects to enhance the delivery of veterinary education : a literature review / Emily Chapman-Waterhouse, Ayona Silva-Fletcher, Kim Whittlestone -- Laboratory information management systems : role in veterinary activities / Patrizia Colangeli, Fabrizio De Massis, Francesca Cito, Maria Teresa Mercante, Lucilla Ricci -- Microchip-induced tumors in laboratory rodents and dogs : a review of the literature 1990-2006 / Katherine Albrecht -- Role of dairy farming in rural development / Siraj Raja, Sanya Sehgal -- Humane education : a call to action for elementary school students / Cassandra M. Kenski, Jaclyn N. Falcone Title Page Copyright Page Editorial Advisory Board List of Contributors Table of Contents Preface Section 1: Animal Tracking and Sensor Technologies Chapter 1: Intelligent Wildlife Tracking Using Ubiquitous Technological Suite Chapter 2: The Application of RFID in the Life-Time Traceability of Animals Chapter 3: Image Quality Assessment and Outliers Filtering in an Image-Based Animal Supervision System Chapter 4: Microchip-Induced Tumors in Laboratory Rodents and Dogs Section 2: Disease Diagnosis and Prevention Chapter 5: Thermographic Evaluation of Racehorse Performance Chapter 6: An Up-To-Date Review of Piglet Isosporosis Chapter 7: Thermography in Animal Models of Cancer Chapter 8: Understanding Strategies for Implementing Integrated Information Systems for Rabies Surveillance Chapter 9: Open Source Educational Initiatives to Improve Awareness of Rabies Prevention Section 3: Equine and Livestock Care Chapter 10: Enhancing the Daily Routines of Equine Veterinarians Using Mobile Technology Chapter 11: Improvement of Food Security Through Reforming of Domestic Veterinary Service Chapter 12: Optimization of Dairy Feeding Models With C-SOMGA Chapter 13: Role of Dairy Farming in Rural Development Chapter 14: Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Livestock Production Chapter 15: Mini Livestock Ranching Section 4: Veterinary Education Chapter 16: Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students Chapter 17: The Use of Reusable Learning Objects to Enhance the Delivery of Veterinary Education Chapter 18: EVAINU Research Chapter 19: Veterinary Medicine Index "This book contains a compendium of the latest academic material the latest breakthroughs and recent progress in veterinary science. Including innovative studies on laboratory information management systems, animal welfare, and veterinary reform"--Provided by publisher "This book contains a compendium of the latest academic material the latest breakthroughs and recent progress in veterinary science. Including innovative studies on laboratory information management systems, animal welfare, and veterinary reform"--Résumé de l'éditeur