Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists [NOOK Book]

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This popular quick reference is back with the latest updated information available. True to earlier editions, Houpt maintains organization by common types of behavior and addresses advances in communication, perception, cognition, and clinical behavior. Key to the fourth edition are advancements in the use of psychotropic drugs and the discovery that animals in general, and dogs in particular, are capable of much higher forms of learning than previously thought. Also new to this edition are discussions of ...
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Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists

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Overview

This popular quick reference is back with the latest updated information available. True to earlier editions, Houpt maintains organization by common types of behavior and addresses advances in communication, perception, cognition, and clinical behavior. Key to the fourth edition are advancements in the use of psychotropic drugs and the discovery that animals in general, and dogs in particular, are capable of much higher forms of learning than previously thought. Also new to this edition are discussions of progress and research in understanding equine and production animal behavior, and the relationship between behavior and animal welfare.
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Editorial Reviews

From The Critics
Reviewer: Michelle Jaeger, BS, CVT(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description: This is an update of a 2004 book on key behavior issues of domestic animals.
Purpose: The purpose is to help veterinarians and animal scientists obtain a more thorough understanding of animal behavior.
Audience: Written by a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, the book is directed at veterinarians and animal scientists.
Features: In an organized format, it presents each aspect of behavior principles for each species of domestic animals. It provides many images to help with the interpretation of animal behavior. It could have added recommendations for correction of behavior.
Assessment: This book provides pertinent information to help in the understanding of animal behavior.
From the Publisher

“This book provides pertinent information to help in the understanding of animal behavior.” (Doody’s, 23 March 2012)

"In this clearly organized, illustrated textbook aimed at veterinarians and animal scientists, Houpt (animal behavior, Cornell U.)." (Booknews, 1 February 2011)


3 Stars from Doody
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780470958438
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 1/25/2011
  • Series: CourseSmart
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition number: 5
  • Pages: 576
  • File size: 6 MB

Meet the Author

Katherine Albro Houpt,VMD, PhD is emeritus professor of Animal Behavior at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, and Director of Animal Behavior Consultants of Northern Michigan.
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Table of Contents

1 Communication 3
2 Aggression and social structure 37
3 Biological rhythms and sleep 89
4 Sexual behavior 119
5 Maternal behavior 179
6 Development of behavior 225
7 Learning 269
8 Ingestive behavior : food and water intake 309
9 Miscellaneous behavioral disorders 361
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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 12, 2012

    AWESOME BUT WAY TOO MUCH MONEY YOU THAT I KNOW OF

    THIS BOOK ISREALLY GOOD

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