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Crocodiles: biology, husbandry and diseases

This book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals.The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behaviour. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition; incubation of eggs; rearing; breeding; slaughter; and welfare. Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, nontransmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.

Fritz Huchzermeyers long awaited book on crocodile husbandry is out, and was worth waiting for... will stand frequent consultation and years on the laboratory bench where it will be an invaluable aid to diagnosis and treatment.

Crocodile Specialist Group, University of Florida, USA -

Read the Whole ReviewThe book is easy to read and has a strong emphasis on husbandry and pathology. Crocodilian anatomy and physiology is explained in a simple and effective manner. The work is well referenced and the enthusiasm of the author for his subject is obvious.

Australian Veterinary Journal, 82(10), 2004 -

Chapters

Chapter 8 May 2003

Crocodiles and alligators.
Authors:
  • F. W. Huchzermeyer
Pages:
1-56
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Chapter 8 May 2003

Examination of crocodiles and clinical procedures.
Authors:
  • F. W. Huchzermeyer
Pages:
57-97
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Chapter 8 May 2003

Important aspects of crocodile farming.
Authors:
  • F. W. Huchzermeyer
Pages:
98-138
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Chapter 8 May 2003

Diseases of eggs and hatchlings.
Authors:
  • F. W. Huchzermeyer
Pages:
139-156
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Chapter 8 May 2003

Transmissible diseases.
Authors:
  • F. W. Huchzermeyer
Pages:
157-210
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Chapter 8 May 2003

Non-transmissible diseases.
Authors:
  • F. W. Huchzermeyer
Pages:
211-239
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Chapter 8 May 2003

Organ diseases and miscellaneous conditions.
Authors:
  • F. W. Huchzermeyer
Pages:
240-291
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