Jubb, Kennedy & Palmer’s Pathology of Domestic Animals: Volume 1 delves into a comprehensive exploration of disease conditions affecting dogs, cats, horses, swine, cattle, and small ruminants. Authored by Grant Maxie DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP, this 6th edition continues the esteemed tradition of being the most authoritative reference on veterinary pathology. Organized around body systems, it offers detailed overviews of general system characteristics, reactions to insults, and disease conditions categorized by types of infectious or toxic agents affecting each anatomical subdivision.

Featuring a new full-color design with more than 2,000 high-resolution images, this updated edition provides clear visual depictions of normal and abnormal organs, tissues, and cells. The content has been refreshed to include coverage of emerging pathogens such as the Schmallenberg virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, and the porcine deltacoronavirus. Additionally, it introduces new information on molecular-based testing techniques like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and in-situ hybridization, ensuring readers are up-to-date with the latest diagnostic tools.

Key features include a new chapter on the introduction to the diagnostic process that emphasizes a whole animal perspective and details approaches to systemic, multi-system, and polymicrobial disease. The team of 30+ expert contributors brings the latest insights to the continuum of issues in veterinary pathology. Enhanced resources on the companion website offer full reference lists with entries linked to abstracts in PubMed and bonus web-only figures, making this an invaluable resource for professionals and students alike.