Kirkbrides Diagnosis Of Abortion And Neonatal Loss In Animals 4Th Edition

Kirkbride's Diagnosis of Abortion and Neonatal Loss in Animals, 4th Edition remains an indispensable resource for veterinarians, veterinary students, and technicians seeking to advance their reproductive medicine skills. This thoroughly updated edition delivers practical diagnostic frameworks, step-by-step protocols, and current research to help you confidently identify causes of pregnancy failure and neonatal mortality across multiple species. Build your clinical confidence with clear guidance on sample collection, laboratory interpretation, and preventive strategies that translate directly into improved herd and individual patient outcomes. Instant digital download — start reading immediately.

Table of Contents

• 1 Introduction (p.24)
• 2 Amino acids and proteins (p.28)
• 3 Carbohydrates (p.42)
• 4 Blood (p.50)
• 5 Hemoglobin and myoglobin (p.54)
• 6 Enzymes (p.62)
• 7 Hemostasis (p.72)
• 8 Membranes and transport (p.82)
• 9 Bioenergetics (p.90)
• 10 Gastrointestinal tract (p.108)
• 11 Micronutrients (p.120)
• 12 Glycolysis (p.130)
• 13 Glycogen metabolism (p.146)
• 14 Tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle (p.162)
• 15 Oxidation of fats (p.176)
• 16 Fat synthesis (p.188)
• 17 Cholesterol and steroids (p.200)
• 18 Lipoproteins (p.216)
• 19 Amino acid metabolism (p.230)
• 20 Muscle and exercise (p.248)
• 21 Glucose homeostasis (p.256)
• 22 Nutrition (p.290)
• 23 Water and electrolyte metabolism (p.310)
• 24 Acid–base balance (p.326)
• 25 Calcium homeostasis (p.340)
• 26 Complex carbohydrates (p.350)
• 27 Complex lipids (p.360)
• 28 Extracellular matrix (p.366)
• 29 The liver, Heme and bilirubin (p.372)
• 30 Purines and pyrimidines (p.396)
• 31 DNA (p.410)
• 32 RNA (p.420)
• 33 Protein synthesis (p.430)
• 34 Gene expression (p.444)
• 35 Recombinant DNA (p.452)
• 36 Genomics, proteomics and metabolomics (p.464)
• 37 Reactive oxygen species (p.474)
• 38 Immune response (p.482)
• 39 Hormones (p.494)
• 40 Cellular signaling (p.512)
• 41 Neurochemistry (p.526)
• 42 Neurotransmitters (p.534)
• 43 Cell growth and cancer (p.548)
• 44 Aging (p.560)
• Appendix 1: Abbreviated names of amino acids and the genetic code (p.566)
• Appendix 2: Abbreviations used in text (p.568)
• Appendix 3: Key reference values – biochemistry tests (p.570)
• Appendix 4: Key reference values – hematology tests (p.572)
• Index of clinical conditions, therapeutic agents and diagnostic tests (p.574)
• ... and 1 more chapters

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