Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Giguère/Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

The Fifth Edition of __Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine,__ the most comprehensive reference available on veterinary antimicrobial drug use, has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the rapid advancements in the field of antimicrobial therapy. Encompassing all aspects of antimicrobial drug use in animals, the book provides detailed coverage of virtually all types of antimicrobials relevant to animal health. Now with a new chapter on antimicrobial therapy in zoo animals, __Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine__ offers a wealth of invaluable information for appropriately prescribing antimicrobial therapies and shaping public policy. Divided into four sections covering general principles of antimicrobial therapy, classes of antimicrobial agents, special considerations, and antimicrobial drug use in multiple animal species, the text is enhanced by tables, diagrams, and photos. __Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine__ is an essential resource for anyone concerned with the appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs, including veterinary practitioners, students, public health veterinarians, and industry and research scientists. Content: Chapter 1 Antimicrobial Drug Action and Interaction (pages 1–10): Steeve Giguère Chapter 2 Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Methods and Interpretation of Results (pages 11–20): Joseph E. Rubin Chapter 3 Antimicrobial Resistance and Its Epidemiology (pages 21–40): Patrick Boerlin and David G. White Chapter 4 Principles of Antimicrobial Drug Bioavailability and Disposition (pages 41–77): J Desmond Baggot and Steeve Giguère Chapter 5 The Pharmacodynamics of Antimicrobial Agents (pages 79–103): Marilyn N. Martinez, Pierre‐Louis Toutain and John Turnidge Chapter 6 Principles of Antimicrobial Drug Selection and Use (pages 105–115): Steeve Giguère Chapter 7 Antimicrobial Stewardship in Animals (pages 117–132): J. Scott Weese, Stephen W. Page and John F. Prescott Chapter 8 Beta‐lactam Antibiotics (pages 133–152): John F. Prescott Chapter 9 Beta‐lactam Antibiotics (pages 153–173): John F. Prescott Chapter 10 Other Beta‐lactam Antibiotics (pages 175–187): John F. Prescott Chapter 11 Peptide Antibiotics (pages 189–198): Patricia M. Dowling Chapter 12 Lincosamides, Pleuromutilins, and Streptogramins (pages 199–210): Steeve Giguère Chapter 13 Macrolides, Azalides, and Ketolides (pages 211–231): Steeve Giguère Chapter 14 Aminoglycosides and Aminocyclitols (pages 233–255): Patricia M. Dowling Chapter 15 Tetracyclines (pages 257–268): Jérôme R.E. del Castillo Chapter 16 Chloramphenicol, Thiamphenicol, and Florfenicol (pages 269–277): Patricia M. Dowling Chapter 17 Sulfonamides, Diaminopyrimidines, and Their Combinations (pages 279–294): John F. Prescott Chapter 18 Fluoroquinolones (pages 295–314): Steeve Giguère and Patricia M. Dowling Chapter 19 Miscellaneous Antimicrobials (pages 315–332): Patricia M. Dowling Chapter 20 Antifungal Chemotherapy (pages 333–355): Steeve Giguère Chapter 21 Prophylactic Use of Antimicrobial Agents, and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy for the Neutropenic Patient (pages 357–378): Steeve Giguère,, Anthony C.G Abrams‐Ogg and Stephen A. Kruth Chapter 22 Performance Uses of Antimicrobial Agents and Non‐antimicrobial Alternatives (pages 379–394): Thomas R. Shryock and Stephen W. Page Chapter 23 Antimicrobial Therapy of Selected Organ Systems (pages 395–419): Patricia M. Dowling Chapter 24 Antimicrobial Therapy of Selected Bacterial Infections (pages 421–430): Steeve Giguère Chapter 25 Antimicrobial Drug Residues in Foods of Animal Origin (pages 431–441): Patricia M. Dowling Chapter 26 Regulation of Antimicrobial Use in Animals (pages 443–453): Karolina Törneke and and Christopher Boland Chapter 27 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Horses (pages 455–472): Steeve Giguère and Tiago Afonso Chapter 28 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Dogs and Cats (pages 473–494): Jane E. Sykes Chapter 29 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Cattle (pages 495–518): Michael D. Apley and Johann F. Coetzee Chapter 30 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Mastitis (pages 519–528): Sarah Wagner and Ron Erskine Chapter 31 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Sheep and Goats (pages 529–539): Chris R. Clark Chapter 32 Antimicrobial Drug Use in New World Camelids (pages 541–551): Christopher K. Cebra and Margaret L. Cebra Chapter 33 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Swine (pages 553–568): David G.S. Burch Chapter 34 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Poultry (pages 569–587): Charles L. Hofacre, Jenny A. Fricke and Tom Inglis Chapter 35 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Companion Birds (pages 589–600): Keven Flammer Chapter 36 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Rabbits, Rodents, and Ferrets (pages 601–622): Colette L. Wheler Chapter 37 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Reptiles (pages 623–636): Ramiro Isaza and Elliott R. Jacobson Chapter 38 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Zoological Animals (pages 637–643): Ellen Wiedner and Robert P. Hunter Chapter 39 Antimicrobial Drug Use in Aquaculture (pages 645–661): Renate Reimschuessel, Ron A. Miller and Charles M. Gieseker This comprehensive reference resource on veterinary antimicrobial drug use covers general principles of antimicrobial therapy, classes of antimicrobial agents, antimicrobial drug use in selected animal species, and special considerations regarding prophylactic use, therapy, regulation, and drug residues in food