by Michael J. Adkesson

First comprehensive reference on radiology and diagnostic imaging of non-domestic mammalian species with hundreds of high-quality images and photographs

Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals is the first comprehensive reference to diagnostic imaging in non-domestic mammal species, discussing practical considerations for digital radiography, ultrasonography, and cross-sectional (CT and MR) imaging of zoo and wild mammals. Each species is discussed in depth, covering both normal and abnormal anatomy and common diseases.

The book includes a high number of annotated diagnostic images and clinical photographs in every chapter. A companion website provides high-resolution images from the book. Chapters are co-authored by board-certified specialists in zoological medicine and veterinary radiology to provide comprehensive coverage and necessary context.

Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals covers:

Practical considerations related to image acquisition, including anesthesia, behavioral and voluntary training, radiation exposure, and patient and human safety

Primates, including prosimians, monkeys, and apes

Megavertebrates, including elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and giraffes

Marsupials and monotremes, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, echidnas, and platypuses

Marine mammals, including pinnipeds, cetaceans, and manatees

Non-domestic felids and canids, as well as small carnivores, including Mustelidae, Procyonidae, and Viverridae

Non-domestic swine, equids, camelids, and tapirs

Other mammals, including sloths, armadillos, and anteaters, pangolins, aardvarks, rodents, rabbits, and hyrax

Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals is an essential, well-illustrated, and up-to-date resource on the subject for veterinary radiologists, zoo and wild animal veterinarians, and exotic animal practitioners, along with zoo residents and interns, veterinary students, and consulting radiologists.