[13 Nov. 2025] Animal Biology and Care 4th ed

Animal Biology and Care, 4th Edition: The Essential Companion 

This book is the essential companion for animal care and animal management students, serving as a foundational text for Level 2 and 3 qualifications. The Fourth Edition introduces the biology and care of species that students learning to work with animals will commonly encounter, with content written in line with current course curricula.

Key Features

• Logical Structure: Divided into logical sections covering biology, health, and husbandry.
• Comprehensive Biological Topics: Includes information on cells and basic tissues, movement of materials in the body, body systems and functions , body areas, and basic genetics.
• Practical Skills Guidance: Provides step-by-step guidance for the common practical procedures carried out in various roles, such as:
  • First aid and basic bandaging.
  • Quarantine and isolation, hospitalization.
  • Monitoring temperature, pulse, respiration.
  • Administration of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Health and Disease Management: Covers animal welfare, disease transmission and control, microbiology, zoonotic diseases, canine and feline diseases, zoonotic diseases, and parasitology.
• Animal Husbandry: Addresses animal husbandry, hygiene, nutrition, handling, grooming, and coat care.
• Career Focus (NEW): Includes a new chapter on the animal industry, featuring information on employability skills and potential vocational pathways to aid career development.
• Learning Tools: All sections are complemented by visual diagrams, flowcharts, and new chapter glossaries to aid comprehension. Chapter summaries enable readers to remember key points and objectives.
• Digital Resources: A companion website features interactive MCQs to help learners test their knowledge.
• Current Updates: Includes updates based on the increase in exotic pets, changes to animal welfare related guidance and legislation, and the introduction of Technical (T-Level) Qualifications.