{"product_id":"anatomy-and-physiology-of-domestic-animals-hardback-9781394304240","title":"Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (Hardback) 9781394304240","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAnatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eR. Michael Akers (Author), D. Michael Denbow (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394304240, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 August 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e800 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.7 x 22.4 x 3.8 cm, 2.427 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\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. 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