Atlas of Veterinary Hematology: Hematopoiesis, Cell Morphology, and Sampling in Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles (en Inglés) - Elena Franco Robles

This unique work is a visual and practical reference to support the study and interpretation of hematologic findings in animal species of veterinary interest. It provides a structured overview of the fundamental principles of veterinary hematology, combining basic concepts with applied diagnostic guidance. Chapters are equipped with vivid demonstration material, offering pictures and videos of sample collection procedures and blood cells for companion and exotic animals alike.

The volume begins with the identification of primary lymphoid organs and an explanation of hematopoiesis, including the major cellular lineages and their development. It then addresses blood collection techniques in mammals, birds, and reptiles, together with blood film preparation, staining procedures, and basic microscopic evaluation. Subsequent chapters focus on the morphology of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and thrombocytes, emphasizing normal features, relevant morphologic variations, and abnormalities associated with pathologic conditions.

A distinctive feature of this atlas is its comparative scope. It includes images and descriptions from major animal groups as well as selected exotic species, thereby allowing readers to recognize interspecies similarities and differences in cellular morphology. This comparative approach is intended to strengthen diagnostic interpretation and to support a more accurate evaluation of hematologic samples in veterinary practice.

This book has been prepared for students of veterinary medicine and animal science, veterinary clinicians, clinical laboratorians, and other professionals interested in veterinary hematology. It can be used as a teaching resource in undergraduate training, as a study aid in laboratory courses, and as a reference tool in clinical and diagnostic settings. Videos can also be played from the print book using the free Springer Nature More Media App.