The fourth edition of this textbook for students and practitioners of veterinary science has been expanded to include new information on avian anatomy, more than 350 illustrations and a new chapter organization that emphasizes self-evaluation exercises and clinical correlates. Reece (biomedical sciences, Iowa State U. College of Veterinary Medicine) describes the anatomical and physiological structures and functions of such animals as horses, dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats, pigs and chicken, and includes through analyses of capillary and renal dynamics and fluid replacement theory. Additional topics include reproduction, lactation, body heat and temperature regulation, digestion and absorption and the properties and functions of body water. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)