Academic Press Clinical Signs in Humans and Animals Associated with Minerals, Trace Elements and Rare Earth Elements

Product Description The first book to compile the clinical signs associated with deficiencies, toxicities, imbalances, or exposures to minerals, trace elements, and rare earth elements in humans and animal species, Clinical Signs in Humans and Animals Associated With Minerals, Trace Elements, and Rare Earth Elements 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, and pharmaceutical and pet food industries, this book includes data on humans and primates, as well as companion animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, ruminants, poultry, fish, and species typical in zoo populations. The subject material is divided into three sections to provide easy access to information on clinical signs, specific elements, or species. This book is written for medical and veterinary researchers, clinicians, and practitioners, specifically those working with animal nutrition and animal feed health. Academics and public health scientists will also benefit from the book’s information and data on rehabilitating and maintaining animal health. Review Offers a quick-access reference to clinical signs of mineral and elemental issues in various animal species About the Author 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.