Veterinary Toxicology

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Toxicology is the branch of science which deals with the study of poisons, including their physicochemical properties and adverse effects on living systems, either animal, plant or microbe, diagnosis and treatment of the effects of toxicants on intoxicated organism. The term toxicology is derived from Greek word ‘Toxikon’ meaning toxic substance and logos meaning study hence it is the study of toxic effects of chemicals and other substances on living organisms Adverse effects can range from a life threatening injury to something that might be considered a minor annoyance effect. The scientific pursuit of toxicology is involves observational studies on the effects of exposure to a particular compound and mechanistic studies to understand and explain the basis for such effects. These two activities form the basis of toxicology as an experimental science. Toxicologists are involved in the evaluation of household products, medicines and the effects of incidental and occupational exposure to natural or manufactured substances and provide the most appropriate treatment during the accidental exposure. Toxicologists also determine the safety levels in foods by conducting safety studies which progress from experimental evaluation to animal studies and clinical trials. Veterinary toxicologists are valuable contributors to the development therapeutic and preventive measures of toxicosis in animal health and conduct research in new areas such as genomics and proteomics regarding protection against potential toxic chemicals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR A K Srivastava

Prof. A.K. Srivastava is presently working as Director, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR P K Verma

Dr. P.K. Verma is presently working as Assistant professor cum Junior Scientist of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR V K Dumka

Dr. V.K. Dumka is presently working as Associate Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana.

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Title
Veterinary Toxicology
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9789381226322
Length
ix+662p., 26cm.
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