The Merck Veterinary Manual From the Back Cover The Merck Veterinary Manual (MVM) covers all domestic species and diseases in veterinary medicine worldwide. This completely revised and redesigned new edition of the veterinary classic uses a two-column format and color throughout for easy-to-read text and tables. Numerous color images enhance and illustrate the text. In addition to extensive revisions and updates, this edition includes a new section on public health and zoonoses, expanded coverage of fish and aquaculture, new chapters on backyard poultry, toxicologic workplace hazards, smoke inhalation, and updated chapters on additional numerous new and emerging topics in veterinary medicine. 				    	 					 About the Author Melinda D. Merck, DVM, is a forensic veterinarian with the ASPCA(R) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) and frequently provides training for veterinary and law enforcement professionals nationwide on the use of veterinary medical knowledge in the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty cases. In addition, she is a veterinary forensics consultant for the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in Atlanta, Ga. and also conducts veterinary forensic examinations for Gwinnett County Animal Control. Dr. Merck often testifies as a forensic veterinary expert for animal cruelty cases around the country, including cases involving animal hoarding, dog fighting and animal torture. She has previously worked as an associate veterinarian in both private practice and animal hospital settings.