Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Overview: Mechanisms of DefenseChapter 2: Overview of the Innate Immune System Chapter 3: Innate Immune RecognitionChapter 4: The Complement SystemChapter 5: Acute InflammationChapter 6: Innate Cellular Effector MechanismsChapter 7: Cells and Organs of the Adaptive Immune SystemChapter 8: Antigens and Antigen ProcessingChapter 9: T-Lymphocyte DevelopmentChapter 10: T-Cell ActivationChapter 11: B-Cell DevelopmentChapter 12: B-Cell Activation and DifferentiationChapter 13: Adaptive Immune Responses to Infections and Immunological MemoryChapter 14: Fetal and Neonatal ImmunityChapter 15: VaccinationChapter 16: Immune Deficiencies and Immune-Mediated DiseasesChapter 17: Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Immunology

About the Author

Gerald N. Callahan is a professor of immunology and public understanding of science at Colorado State University with joint appointments in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology and the Department of English. Robin M. Yates is associate professor in the Departments of Comparative Biology and Experimental Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary.

Reviews

"A much needed, entry-level introduction to veterinary-specific immunology. Aimed at students, it fills a gap in the market and, in doing so, will be a welcome read for anyone requiring an understanding of immunology either for curriculum-based studies, or to build on basic existing knowledge. . . . this book is a welcome addition to any student library, but also as a ‘go to book’ for the new graduate clinician with its easy to read format and extensive index."
—Melanie S. Lean, Veterinary Record

"The superb illustrations in this book, as well as the clarity of the writing, mean that some of the more difficult concepts in immunology are presented in a way that will facilitate student learning. The clinical examples and review exercises will also assist with this. I highly recommend this book to those involved in teaching immunology to veterinary students"
—Dr. Joan Lloyd, Australian Veterinary Journal

"...a welcome resource for veterinary and graduate students who are studying the fascinating and increasingly complex subject of immunology." 
—Margaret C. Barr, Vet Med Today