Avian Immunology
Hardback
ISBN: 9780123969651
Karel A. Schat, 2013
Overview
The second edition of Avian Immunology offers a comprehensive look at current knowledge in the field. It details the development of the avian immune system from its origins to practical uses in vaccination. The book covers innate and adaptive immunity specifically in chickens, and also addresses the immunology of turkeys and ducks. Additionally, it explores ecoimmunology, examining immune responses in wild birds and their link to reproduction.
Who it's for
- Poultry health professionals
- Avian biologists
- Comparative and veterinary immunologists
- Graduate and veterinary students interested in avian immunology
Key features
- Language: English
- Pages: 456
- Binding: Hardback
- Publisher: Elsevier Science
- Year: 2013
- ISBN: 9780123969651
