{"product_id":"9781394277186","title":"Animal Biology and Care","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnimal Biology and Care\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEmily Jewell\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Veterinary Medicine \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential companion for animal care and animal management students\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fourth Edition of \u003ci\u003eAnimal Biology and Care\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the biology and care of species that students learning to work with animals will commonly encounter. It has been written in line with course curricula including animal management, animal care and veterinary care assistant qualifications and is divided into logical sections including biology, health, and husbandry. Step-by-step guidance is provided for the common practical procedures carried out in various roles, whilst chapter summaries enable readers to remember key points and objectives. All sections are complemented by visual diagrams, flowcharts and new chapter glossaries to aid in reader comprehension. A companion website features interactive MCQs to help learners test their knowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevised and expanded, the new edition includes updates based on the increase in exotic pets, changes to animal welfare related guidance and legislation, the introduction of Technical (T-Level) Qualifications, and revisions to existing curricula. The author has also included a new chapter on the animal industry, with information on employability skills and potential vocational pathways, for readers to understand the further application of their studies as they embark on their careers in the animal industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by an experienced teacher and examiner, \u003ci\u003eAnimal Biology and Care\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCells and basic tissues, movement of materials in the body, body systems and functions, body areas, and basic genetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst aid, basic bandaging, quarantine and isolation, hospitalization, temperature, pulse, respiration, and administration of pharmaceutical drugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal welfare, disease transmission and control, microbiology, zoonotic diseases, canine and feline diseases, zoonotic diseases, and parasitology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal husbandry, hygiene, nutrition, handling, grooming, and coat care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimal Biology and Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a foundational text for Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Animal Care and Management. It will also benefit veterinary nursing students seeking to develop their knowledge base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Jewell, BSc (Hons) MSc. Cert. Ed.\u003c\/b\u003e is Progress and Personal Development manager at Reaseheath College, Cheshire, UK. She has over 20 years of experience in delivering animal management qualifications. She previously had responsibility for curriculum across many species and has taught on a wide range of subjects from Levels 1-6. She also works as a marking examiner for City and Guilds and was formerly an external verifier in animal management for the Pearson Edexcel education and examination awarding body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 November 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394277186\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315593769100,"sku":"9781394277186","price":51.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394277186.jpg?v=1780157883","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394277186","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}