• Addresses the unique toxicological challenges of veterinary practice in tropical and subtropical regions

    Tropical Veterinary Toxicology delivers a comprehensive resource addressing toxicological challenges specific to tropical and subtropical environments. The book provides practical approaches for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of toxicoses in livestock, companion animals, and wildlife, covering foundational toxicological principles alongside region-specific applications.

    The book examines critical topics including heavy metal poisoning, natural toxicants, pesticide exposure, and feed-related toxicities, each supported by real-world case studies compiled over a decade of research. With structured coverage of toxicological diagnosis, biotransformation pathways, and treatment protocols, the material serves both as a quick reference for practitioners and an academic text for students.

    Readers will also find:

    • Detailed coverage of pesticides including organophosphates, carbamates, organochlorines, pyrethroids, and neonicotinoids
    • Comprehensive examination of heavy metal toxicoses with chelation therapy and management protocols
    • Extensive discussion of natural toxicants from plants, fungi, and animal sources
    • Practical toxicological diagnosis techniques including specimen selection, submission guidelines, and laboratory testing
    • Integration of tropical-specific challenges with globally applicable toxicology principles

    Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary students, veterinary practitioners, and wildlife professionals, Tropical Veterinary Toxicology will also benefit registered veterinary nurses, toxicology researchers, and professionals in laboratory animal medicine and wildlife conservation seeking authoritative guidance on toxicological challenges in tropical and subtropical regions.

  • About the Author xxi
    Foreword xxiii
    Preface xxv
    Acknowledgments xxvii

    1 Introduction to Veterinary Toxicology 1

    2 Factors Affecting Toxicity 22

    3 Absorption and Distribution of Toxicants 35

    4 Biotransformation and Fate of Toxicants 46

    5 Toxicity Testing 66

    6 Toxicological Diagnosis 84

    7 Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals 103

    8 Heavy Metal Poisoning 146

    9 Natural Toxicants in Plants and Animals (Tropical Focus) 201

    10 Therapeutic Agents and Toxicity 278

    11 Case Studies and Practical Applications: Diagnostic Tools and Real-World Scenarios – Insights for Educators and Practitioners 382

    Appendix – Reference Tables and Diagnostic Aids 421
    A0. Systems of Weights and Measures 421
    A1. One-look Blood/mucosa Color to Mechanism, Suspects, and First Aid 422
    A2. Field Spot Tests for Nitrate/Nitrite 423
    A3. Blood Cholinesterase (ChE) Reference Activity (Modified Michel Method) 423
    A4. OP/Carbamate Toxidrome – Antidotes and Cautions 424
    A5. Specimen Collection and Handling – Quick Reference 424xx Contents
    A6. Ectoparasiticide Emergencies 424
    A7. Nitrate/Nitrite – Diagnostic Triggers and Sampling Workflow 425
    A8. Quick Preparation Facts (Common Antidotes/Tests) 425
    A9. Submission Checklist (Clip-and-go) 425

    Index 427

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  • Mohd Hezmee Mohd Noor, PhD

    Is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

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