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Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology is a clear and concise guide to pharmacology concepts and commonly used veterinary drugs. Providing a succinct overview of veterinary pharmacology, this book presents information in a user-friendly outline format to allow quick access to practical drug information. With chapters covering the basic principles, specific drugs, interactions, and legal considerations, Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology offers up-to-date information on basic and clinical veterinary pharmacology.
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Handbookof VeterinaryPharmacology Walter H. Hsu Professor of Pharmacology Department of Biomedical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
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