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Book reviewed in this article:
It's a Dog's Life: By T im H eald . Pp. 150, eight plates.
Wright's Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia: By L. W. H all . Seventh edition. Pp. 499.     

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Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques. Tome 5: Angiologie. Paris: Vigot éditions 1996.     

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Book reviewed in this article:
Y ear B ook of V eterinary M edicine. W illiam F. R iley K enneth W. S mith and R obert J. F lynn . 456 pages; illustrated. Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc., 35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill. 1963. Price $10.00.     

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Book reviewed in this article: Progress in Veterinary Radiology Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of Veterinary Radiologists. Stockholm 1970. Edited by S-E. Olsson.     

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Skin Diseases in the Dog and Cat :D. I. Grant.
Clinical Syndromes in Veterinary Neurology: Kyle G. Braund.
Neurologic Disorders: Edited by Joe N. Kornegay.
oncology: Edited by Neil T. Gorman. Published by Churchill Livingstone Inc.
Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology: Donald E. Thrall.
The Complete Book of Cat Health: The Animal Medical Center.
The Merck Veterinary Manual 6th edn: Edited by Clarence M. Fraser.     

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Agricultural landscapes are typically associated with a decreased biodiversity, particularly when they extend across large spatial scales. Despite the fact that some African bat species seem to provide essential ecosystem services across landscapes, we only have a limited understanding of how intensive agricultural practices influence bat communities. This study investigated the effects of sugarcane monoculture on the composition of both bat species and functional groups across a conservation-agricultural matrix. Specifically, we wanted to understand changes in the bat communities within savannas and sugarcane plantations. We categorised bats into broad foraging (functional) groups based on their echolocation call structure: open-air; clutter-edge; and, clutter. To measure bat activity, we established twelve 25 ha grids randomly located in savanna and sugarcane vegetation. Within each grid we placed nine acoustic detectors, in 3 × 3 formation, 250 m apart; totalling 54 plots in each land use. We sampled each plot over four nights (two in the wet season and two in the dry season) during a one-year period. We did not observe a significant difference in species richness between savanna and sugarcane. However, there was a difference in functional group composition. Sugarcane negatively affected clutter foragers; this group was practically absent here despite occurring within neighbouring savannas. We observed distinct patterns of seasonality in bat activity, with activity of all functional groups being reduced in the dry season.     

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Small Animal Orthopedics Illustrated: Surgical Approaches and Procedures By Alan J. Lipowitz, Dennis D. Caywood, Charles D. Newton, and Martin E. Finch
Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, DipACVS     

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Anatomy Drawing School · Human · Animal · Comparative Anatomy / Anatomische Zeichenschule · Mensch · Tier · Vergleichende Anatomie/ Grand Cours D'Anatomie Artistique Homme · Animaux Anatomie Comparée / Escuela de Dibujo de Anatomia-Humane · Animal · Comparade / Tekenlessen in de Anatomie · Mens · Dier · Vergelijkende Anatomie.
Psychologie - endlich verständlich. 208 Seiten. 12 Abbildungen und 3 Tabellen.