The revised 6^th edition of Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists is one of the best texts available on domesticated animal behavioural science. 

What does this book cover?     

Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists, Sixth Edition was written as an overview of the various disciplines which shed light on how and why common domestic animals act the way they do. It features plenty of new material, as well as the core text which has been a favourite among professors for decades.

This edition boasts:

• A detailed companion website with extensive review questions, sample answers and PowerPoint slides
• Content on the latest research in animal learning, cognition and behavioural genetics
• An overview of the normal behaviour of companion animals like dogs and cats as well as farm animals such as cattle, goats, sheep and pigs
• Extensive graphic elements to help visual learners grasp the key aspects of animal behaviour

About the Author                                                                                       

Dr. Katherine A. Houpt, VMD, PhD, DACVB, teaches behavioural medicine at the College of Veterinary Science in Cornell University. She holds the post of Professor Emeritus, and is an expert in all aspects of animal based behavioural science.

Here, Dr. Houpt delivers a fully updated version of her classic textbook, including the latest advances in behavioural genetics and animal cognition. It will be as useful to practicing vets as it will to students and educators.