Clinical Signs in Humans and Animals Associated with Minerals, Trace Elements and Rare Earth Elements is the first book to compile the clinical signs associated with deficiencies, toxicities, imbalances, exposures to minerals, trace elements and rare earth elements in animals. This book aims to increase awareness to improve diagnosis and to encourage further investigation based on comparative data. Written by an experienced veterinary clinician having worked in private practice, academia, pharmaceutical and pet food industries, this book includes data on companion animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, ruminants, poultry, fish, and species typical in zoo populations.
In addition, the book touches upon human and other primate data. The subject material is divided into three sections to provide easy access to information on clinical signs, specific elements, or species. This is an ideal resource for veterinary researchers, clinicians and practitioners, specifically those working with animal nutrition and animal feed health. Academics and public health scientists will also benefit from this book's information and data on rehabilitating and maintaining animal health.
- Includes data for a wide range of animal specimens, such as mammal and poultry species
- Provides concise and accessible summary tables of clinical signs and the species in which they are seen
- Offers relevant references and other useful information, such as management strategies
Section I: Clinical Signs and Symptoms Associated with Nutritional or Environmental Exposure to Mineral Deficiency, Excess, or Imbalances
- Observations
- Imaging
- Laboratory Findings
Section II: Individual Minerals
- Aluminium (Al)
- Antimony (Sb)
- Arsenic (As)
- Barium (Ba)
- Bismuth (Bi)
- Boron (B)
- Bromide (Br)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Chlorine (Cl)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Cobalt (Co)
- Copper (Cu)
- Fluorine (F)
- Germanium (Ge)
- Iodine (I)
- Iron (Fe)
- Lead (Pb)
- Lithium (Li)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Nickel (Ni)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Potassium (K)
- Rubidium (Rb)
- Selenium (Se)
- Silicon (Si)
- Silver (Ag)
- Sodium (Na)
- Strontium (Sr)
- Sulphur (S)
- Tin (Sn)
- Titanium (Ti)
- Tungsten (W)
- Uranium (U)
- Vanadium (V)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Rare Earth Elements (REE)
- Cerium (Ce)
- Dysprosium (Dy)
- Erbium (Er)
- Europium (Eu)
- Gadolinium (Gd)
- Holmium (Ho), Lanthanum (La)
- Lutetium (Lu)
- Neodymium (Nd)
- Praseodymium (Pr)
- Promethium (Pm)
- Samarium (Sm)
- Scandium (Sc)
- Terbium (Tb)
- Thulium (Tm)
- Ytterbium (Yb)
- Yttrium (Y)
Section III: Species of Interest
- Companion Animals
- Dogs
- Cats
- Rabbits
- Guinea Pigs & Hamsters
- Pigs
- Cattle
- Goats
- Sheep
- Pigs
- Horses
- Humans and Primates
Conclusion
Mike Davies qualified from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) University of London with a postgraduate RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Radiology and Small Animal Orthopedics. Previously he was the Director of the Beaumont Animals Hospital, Head of Information Services, and an Associate Professor in Clinical Practice at the University of Nottingham. In addition to owning his own private price for over 11 years, he has worked as a consultant for several major pet food manufacturers including Hills, Iams, and Pedigree. He is a foundation member of the European Veterinary Nutrition Educators Group and currently runs a Certificate Course in Clinical Nutrition (PCertSACN) through his company, Provet Limited.
