Anatomia, Biologia, Bioquímica, Embriologia, Fisiologia, Histologia e Neuroanatomia

Textbook of Veterinary Physiology

De: Pradip Kumar Das, Veerasamy Sejian, Joydip Mukherjee, Dipak Banerjee
ISBN: 9789811994098
2023, Springer
Capa dura
Páginas: 803

- Gives detailed physiology of avian, domestic, and wildlife animals
- Focuses on ovarian dynamics, environmental physiology, and thermoregulation
- Discusses physiology principles and concepts to the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases
This textbook explores the fundamental qualitative and quantitative aspects of veterinary physiology. It presents the morphological description of the organs, tissues, and cells involved in the physiological system with species variation. The book provide the most up-to-date information and in depth knowledge in animal physiology. The book addresses a broad range of topics, including the physiology of digestion in, monogastric animals, ruminants, and birds, and cardio vascular and respiratory system in different animals. The chapters contain a wealth of information on the areas related to the endocrine system, excretory system, body fluid homeostasis, hematology, male and female reproductive systems, coordination of body functions, and regulation of brain functions and sense organs. Further, this book acquaints students with advanced topics like immune system, assisted reproductive technology, ovarian dynamics, environmental physiology and thermoregulation, and behavioral physiology. This textbook contains clear illustrations including graphical abstracts and study questions for each chaptermaking this book a valuable learning resource for veterinary sciences and veterinary medicine students.Further to attract students and create interest in them, interesting facts related to animal physiology have also been highlighted in form of “Know more widges”.
1. Front Matter
Pages i-xxiii
1. Introduction
  1. Front Matter
Pages 1-1
1. 1. Veterinary Physiology: Past, Present, and Future Perspective
    - C. G. Shashank, Pradip Kumar Das, V. Sejian
Pages 3-19
1. 1. Cellular and Molecular Physiology
    - Ayan Mukherjee, Prabal Ranjan Ghosh
Pages 21-35
1. 1. Action Potential
    - Sonali Jana
Pages 37-44
1. Hematology and Immune System
  1. Front Matter
Pages 45-45
1. 1. Hematology
    - Joydip Mukherjee, Pradip Kumar Das, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 47-88
1. 1. Immune System
    - Joydip Mukherjee, Pradip Kumar Das, Dipak Banerjee, Ayan Mukherjee
Pages 89-110
1. Cardiovascular, Respiration and Excretory System
  1. Front Matter
Pages 111-111
1. 1. Cardiovascular System
    - P. Visha, V. Sejian
Pages 113-169
1. 1. Physiology of Respiration
    - Sonali Jana, P. Manjari, Iqbal Hyder
Pages 171-192
1. 1. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    - N. Madhavan Unny, Aziz Zarina, V. Beena
Pages 193-211
1. 1. Excretory Physiology
    - V. Beena
Pages 213-231
1. Neuro-Muscular System and Special Senses
  1. Front Matter
Pages 233-233
1. 1. Muscular System
    - Dipak Banerjee, Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee
Pages 235-264
1. 1. Nervous System
    - Dipak Banerjee, Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee
Pages 265-293
1. 1. Special Senses
    - P. Visha, Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 295-311
1. Digestive System
  1. Front Matter
Pages 313-313
1. 1. Physiology of Digestion
    - Iqbal Hyder, Poonooru Ravi Kanth Reddy, Joydip Mukherjee
Pages 315-351
1. 1. Ruminant Digestion
    - Poonooru Ravi Kanth Reddy, Iqbal Hyder
Pages 353-366
1. Endocrine System
  1. Front Matter
Pages 367-367
1. 1. General Endocrinology and Hormones of Hypothalamus and Pituitary
    - Sai Kumar B. A. A, Sai Mounica P
Pages 369-390
1. 1. Hormonal Regulation of Metabolism, Water, and Minerals
    - Balantrapu Achuta Anjani Sai Kumar
Pages 391-415
1. 1. Hormones of Gonads and Non-classical Endocrine Organs
    - Balantrapu Achuta Anjani Sai Kumar
Pages 417-428
1. Reproductive System
  1. Front Matter
Pages 429-429
1. 1. Development of Sex Organs
    - Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 431-439
1. 1. Functional Morphology of the Male Reproductive System
    - Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 441-476
1. 1. Spermatogenesis and Semen
    - Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 477-497
1. 1. Functional Morphology of the Female Reproductive System
    - Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 499-511
1. 1. Female Reproductive Physiology
    - Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 513-568
1. 1. Fertilisation, Gestation and Parturition
    - Pradip Kumar Das, Joydip Mukherjee, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 569-613
1. 1. Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Farm Animals
    - Ayan Mukherjee, Pradip Kumar Das, Dipak Banerjee, Joydip Mukherjee
Pages 615-636
1. Lactation Physiology
  1. Front Matter
Pages 637-637
1. 1. Lactation Physiology
    - Joydip Mukherjee, Pradip Kumar Das, Dipak Banerjee
Pages 639-674
1. Physiology of Growth and Behaviour
  1. Front Matter
Pages 675-675
1. 1. Physiology of Growth
    - C. Devaraj, M. R. Reshma Nair, V. Sejian
Pages 677-693
1. 1. Physiology of Animal Behavior
    - P. Visha, V. Sejian
Pages 695-720
1. Environment and Thermoregulation
  1. Front Matter
Pages 721-721
1. 1. Environmental Physiology and Thermoregulation in Farm Animals
    - G. Krishnan, M. V. Silpa, V. Sejian
Pages 723-749
1. 1. Thermoregulation in Birds
    - G. Krishnan, C. Devaraj, M. V. Silpa, V. Sejian
Pages 751-764

Back Matter

Pages 765-80
Dr. Pradip Kumar Das, MSc & Ph.D

Is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology at West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He is specialized in the area of reproduction, cardio-vascular, environmental, and poultry physiology. Prof. Das has immense research contribution to repeat breeding, standardization of cardiac axis in various native breeds, and transmission of pollutants through food-chain. He handled several research projects and developed a sustainable backyard poultry farming model and various poultry husbandry databases. He mentored several postgraduate and doctoral students as major guide. Prof. Das has published 4 books, 4 book chapters, and 10 practical manuals for the students. He has published more than 140 research and review articles in several peer-reviewed journals. Prof. Das published 20 books for the entrepreneur and developed seven feature films to popularise the science. He is attached to various scientific societies; he held the post of General Secretary of Society of Animal Physiologists of India. He coordinated more than 100 capacity building programs and organized about 20 national and one international scientific symposium. Prof. Das was an advisor to the District Planning Committee for Animal Resources Development Department, Government of West Bengal, India. He successfully served the State Agriculture Commission as the Secretary of education, research, training, and extension sub-committee. The Society of Animal Physiologists of India conferred him with the prestigious A Roy Award for his scientific and academic contribution. Presently, he is the Editor of the Indian Journal of Animal Health.

Dr. Veerasamy Sejian, M.V.Sc & PhD

Is the Dean at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary education and Research, Puducherry and a Principal Scientist at ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP), Bangalore, India. His major thrust area of research is on climate change and livestock production. Dr Sejian established the concept of “Multiple stresses impacting small ruminant production in the changing climate scenario”. His current research is focused on identifying molecular markers for different environmental stresses in small ruminants with the primary focus to develop agro-ecological zone specific thermo-tolerant breed. Dr Sejian has published more than 160 peer reviewed research/review articles in the field of stress and climate change physiology. Apart from this, he also published 124book chapters, 286invited/lead papers, 173 conference papers and 22 technical manuals. His h-index is 42 and i10 index is 116. He has organized 13 short term training programs in the field of climate change and livestock production. For his outstanding contribution in climate change and livestock production, Indian council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has bestowed him with the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award. Dr. Sejian is also listed in world top 2% scientist by the Stanford University, USA for the three consecutive years 2020, 2021 and 2022. In addition, Dr Sejian is also serving as editorial board member in 27 international journals pertaining to climate change and livestock production.

Dr. Joydip Mukherjee, M.V.Sc & PhD

Is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology at West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He did an elaborate research work in the area of Lactation Physiology- particularly innate immunity of mammary gland in crossbred cattle and buffaloes. His notable work encompasses the standardization of protocol for studying the immune competence of mammary gland in terms of in vitro milk leukocyte activity and its validation during different physiological conditions. He also highlighted the molecular and endocrine control on the in vitro activity of milk leukocytes along with the modulation of in vitro immune activity through micro nutrient supplementation. Presently he is working on electrocardiography in pets and diagnostic imaging. Dr. Mukherjee has published a book, 2 book chapters, and 4 practical manuals for the students. He has published more than 50 research and review articles in peer reviewed journals. He is a member of several scientific societies; including Indian Science Congress Association, Society of Animal Physiologists of India and Society of domestic animal biodiversity.

Dr. Dipak Banerjee, MVSc & PhD

Is an Assistant Professor and HOD, Department of Veterinary Physiology at West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He had received his Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India. After serving as Assistant Professor in Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India he has joined as Assistant Professor in West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences. Presently he is the Head of Department of Veterinary Physiology. His research interests focus on the molecular mechanism of adaptation of animals to different environmental conditions. He is the co author of the book ‘Techniques in Veterinary Physiology’ (ISBN 978-81-929561-0-7). He has published more than 50 research and review articles in several peer reviewed journals and delivered about 20 invited / lead papers and has received several honours for his research accomplishments including the Young Scientist Award from the Society of Animal Physiologist in India. Further, he is specialized in the area of Stress and Environment Physiology and Neuro-endocrine Physiology.