Product Description

The most comprehensive and reliable source of information on all aspects of animal healthcare is now in its ninth edition. With updated coverage and a new look, this landmark 50th Anniversary Edition of the classic reference for veterinary students and practitioners worldwide continues its legacy of top-notch veterinary instruction. Expanded by 400 pages, this new edition includes additional information on new and emerging animal diseases, broadened chapters on emergency and critical care, expanded coverage of exotic and laboratory animals, important coverage of animal-to-human disease transmission, plus many other added and revised chapters.

Available from Wiley only in the US, Caribbean, and Latin America.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17349 in Books
• Published on: 2005-02-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 2712 pages

Review
"The words impeccable, robust, and readable sum up this standard reference text." (American Reference Books Annual, March 2007)

"...veterinarians will undoubtedly been awaiting the 9th edition of their bible, 'The Merck Veterinary Manual'...a valuable reference…" (Modern Dog Magazine, Summer 2005)

Customer Reviews

Very good comprehensive coverage, but needs improvement
We have been using the previous editions of "The Merck Veterinary Manual "for many years in our practice. We used the 8th edition of the book to prepare for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) also, and was very helpful for the same.

Pros
On a day-to-day practice basis, it provides all essential information, and serves as a ready reference book. Extensive coverage on the vast Veterinary topics in a comprehensive manner is the hallmark of the book. The price hike for the new edition seems reasonable. As different from the previous edition, the 9th edition has more pages devoted for Exotic animals, which I consider a welcome move since it is a fast developing Veterinary practice area. Likewise more pages are devoted for Toxicology, which also finds lot of applications in practice. More information is provided on some emerging diseases. We are still browsing through pages to find out other new additions.

Cones
Some very essential pictures, for example on ECG, Hematology etc. could have been included, instead of describing pages on these topics. Some more coverage on X-rays, it's interpretation are essential. This could be done in the on-line version of the book at least. Some more tables meant for ready reference in emergency medicine could have been included. The on-line version of the book seems not updated yet to the 9th edition.

Veterinarians
Mathew Thomas
Jestin Fernadez

the book on every vet's bookshelf
This is the reference guide that most every veterinarian has on his or her bookshelf. It includes vital basic information regarding the health for a number of species. My practice is limited to small animal internal medicine, so it sure is nice to have this book handy when I need to look something up pertaining to my goats or horses. This book has been a consistent seller for decades- that alone is evidence of its usefulness.

Like having a veterinarian on your farm everyday... 24/7 - 365
To be without the Merck Manual is to be unequipped for life with livestock. Be sure to get the latest edition as medical technology and advances occur and you can be abreast of them, along with your veterinarian.
Written so that the lay person can understand, this tome is without a doubt a life-saver!