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xxxii Preface

VetBooks.ir Standard for veterinarians and veterinary toxicologists aquatic, marine, and zoo toxins. This volume extensively
covers chapters on poisonous plants, mycotoxins, and
serving academia, government, industry, environment, and
feed and water contaminants. A significant portion of the
other sectors. Currently, the book is heavily used by
practicing veterinarians, as it offers comprehensive infor- book is devoted to diagnostic toxicology that entails sam-
mation on sample submission, diagnosis and prevention, ple submission and analytical toxicology. Finally, the
and treatment of poisonings in both small and large ani- book concludes with an emphasis on prevention and ther-
mals, as well as avian and aquatic species. Attorneys for apeutic measures of common poisonings.
legal cases and county extension agents for plant and farm The chapters of this book are contributed by the most
chemical poisoning cases are using this book, as it offers qualified and well-experienced authors from academia,
easy access to a plethora of toxicological knowledge. government, industry, environment, and the private sector,
In recent years, veterinarians and veterinary toxicolo- who are considered authorities in veterinary toxicology.
gists from many parts of the world have expressed the As of today, this book remains a unique text/reference
need for a 3rd edition of this book, as the field of veteri- source of veterinary toxicology that is unparalleled.
nary toxicology is rapidly changing with so many emerg- Finally, the editor is deeply indebted to all authors for
ing issues. In light of the valuable suggestions and the their sincere and dedicated contributions to this book. The
current world situation, the book is revised accordingly. It editor would like to recognize Drs. Roger O. McClellan
addresses both global as well as regional toxicological and Frederick W. Oehme, who made not only enormous
problems, adequately covers mechanistic aspects, and contributions but also shaped the field of veterinary toxi-
offers differential diagnosis and practical solutions. The cology. A special thanks to Robin B. Doss and Denise M.
entire book is organized in 18 sections, with a total of 82 Gupta for their technical assistance in preparation of this
chapters, to offer a stand-alone chapter on as many topics book. The editor and the authors offer their sincere thanks
as possible; however, many of the chapters on related to the publishing editors (Erin Hill-Parks, Kathy Padilla,
topics are consolidated to avoid redundancy. The book is Molly McLaughlin, Kiruthika Govindaraju, and Kattie
focused heavily on target organ toxicity and poisons of Washington) at Academic Press/Elsevier for their vital
various types and classes. Several chapters provide the input in the preparation of this book.
latest information on problems related to metals, pesti-
cides, industrial and environmental toxicants, as well as Ramesh C. Gupta