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Parasitic Protozoa

This comprehensive and scholarly text covers a wide variety of parasitic protozoans found in humans and other animal species. The articles, written by a variety of expert authors, contain thorough and detailed descriptions. This text is used by veterinarians and pathologists, including the staff of Smithsonian's National Zoological Park, to identify and manage parasitic protozoa.

International Histological Classification V

This fascicle has detailed, thorough descriptions and explanatory notes of the various nervous system tumors, cross-referenced to high-quality photomicrographs of each (some slides in color, some black-and-white). It is highly referenced to related publications. This is one of a valuable, and very well-used, series on tumor classification of the different organ systems.

International Histological Classification VI

This fascicle has detailed, thorough descriptions and explanatory notes of the various respiratory system tumors, cross-referenced to high-quality photomicrographs of each (some slides in color, some black-and-white).  It is highly referenced to related publications. This is one of a valuable, and very well-used, series on tumor classification of the different organ systems.

International Histological Classification, Volume XII

This fascicle has detailed descriptions and explanatory notes of various endocrine system tumors, cross-referenced to corresponding high-quality color photomicrographs. It is highly referenced to related publications, very well laid-out, and systematic.  The material is exhaustive, thoroughly covering all of the major tumors, by system, and detailing how to distinguish between them for diagnosis.  This is one of a valuable, and very well-used, series on tumor classification of the different organ systems.  

Diseases and Enemies of Poultry

While he graduated with a degree in agriculture at Cornell, it was summer work on combating contagious diseases in cattle that led to Dr. Leonard Pearson’s (1868-1909) interest in veterinary medicine. Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school, Dr. Pearson continued his work on protecting cattle and would eventually rise from Professor of Medicine to Dean of the Veterinary School to Pennsylvania’s State Veterinarian. Expanding his research into poultry, Dr.

The Fire of Life

Focused on bioenergetics, or how organisms transform energy, this book is frequently used and important to scientists at the National Zoological Park. It also happens to be out-of-print book, and has dramatically increased in value because it is a timeless and important resource in the field of animal nutrition. 

Physiological and Ecological Adaptations to Feeding in Vertebrates

At the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park and Conservation Biology Institute, an understanding of the diversity and efficiency of vertebrate digestive physiology and morphology is critical to the successful feeding and nutrition of the animals in the care of the nutritionists.

Duncan & Prasse's Veterinary Laboratory Medicine

The fifth edition of this important book provides comprehensive, illustrated information about the tests that are necessary for diagnosing and treating the animals at the National Zoological Park. Additionally, it is required reading for the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Anatomic Pathology Certification Examination for which the National Zoological Park's pathology fellows are often preparing.