Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

Publication Year: 1983

Author / Editor: Yves Ruckebusch, Gary D. Koritz, and Pierre-Louis Toutain (Editors)

Overview: This text comprises the proceedings from the 2nd European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology conference held in Toulouse in September 1982. It compiles comprehensive research and discussions on developmental pharmacology, ruminant and non-ruminant drug actions, experimental methods, and toxicological issues in veterinary medicine.

Key Topics Covered:

Developmental and perinatal pharmacology in animal models, including placental drug transfer and fetal/neonatal disposition
Ruminant pharmacology, focusing on drug bioavailability, gastrointestinal physiology impacts, metabolic diseases, and anthelmintics
Non-ruminant pharmacology, examining receptor functions, gastrointestinal motility control, and species-specific clinical pharmacokinetics
Toxicology and environmental safety, covering drug and pesticide residues, mycotoxins, environmental pollution, and tissue evaluations