Now in its seventh edition, this classic text has, since 1965, provided veterinary, animal science, agriculture, and veterinary technician students with a thorough reference covering the anatomy and physiology of farm animals. Updated by Frandson, Wilke, and Fails (all biomedical sciences, Colorado State U.), the new edition maintains the balance of depth and scope found in the six prior versions while also incorporating a number of revisions. These include description of important species differences, with special attention to the horse and cow; the addition of a new chapter on poultry; the addition of 60 new line drawings as well as radiographic images to illustrate anatomical features; greater emphasis on cellular and molecular mechanisms in physiological processes; highlighted clinical extracts; and a glossary of commonly used abbreviations. Illustrated with b&w diagrams and photographs and a selection of color plates. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)