Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction

Veterinary Immunology: An Introduction has been the veterinary student's book of choice since 1977. The 7th edition continues this tradition and has the added benefit of full-color photos and important new information. Still an excellent first-level textbook for students of veterinary and comparative medicine, this text also assists veterinarians by informing them about recent developments in immunology as they relate to domestic animals.· Straightforward text clearly explains the general principles of immunology· Includes information on the most significant immunological diseases and immunological responses seen in domestic animals· Includes clinical examples to illustrate all of the principles discussed· It's the only complete resource on the subject· Expanded and updated references to all of the key sources in the literature· New chemokine nomenclature· New CD molecules up to CD 254· New cytokines up to 1L 23· New gene nomenclature for immunoglobulin and TCR genes· Updated description of the small antibacterial peptides in innate immunity· New concepts of y/8 T cell function· SCID in Jack Russell terriers· New equine immunoglobulin nomenclature