This Revision Workbook delivers hassle-free hands-on practice for the externally assessed units.

The perfect study companion, Animal Biology and Care, 3rd Edition is specifically designed for students on animal care, animal nursing assistant and veterinary care assistant courses. This edition is fully updated with new course content, a refreshed design and colour illustrations throughout. Basic biological theory is introduced with diagrams for visual learners while photographs demonstrate the common practical procedures carried out by animal care assistants. Key features include: New content on exotic species, recognising the increasing number of these animals kept as pets. Extensive coverage of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and recent advances in animal welfare. Written in line with course curricula, chapter summaries help you to remember key points and learning objectives. A companion website has interactive MCQs to help you test your knowledge. Divided into three main sections covering animal science and genetics, health and husbandry and nursing procedures, this book will help lay the foundations for a successful career in animal care and management!

Produced specifically to support students studying for a level 3 diploma in Animal Management. Matches content from the new City & Guilds specification but can also be used alongside the new BTEC course. Animal Biology is a compulsory module assessed by examination, this guide is designed to aid students in their revision and preparation for this exam. It comes complete with full, colour diagrams & practise questions. Featuring simple, easy to follow notes this is the perfect study companion for any animal biology student.

With an increasing demand for quality kennel accommodation for dogs and cats, a good boarding kennel is a sound investment and can provide a healthy income if run efficiently. Running your own Boarding Kennels, the only guide of its kind available, is essential reading for anyone who is considering starting out in the business. This new edition by animal care expert David Cavill provides advice on every aspect of running a boarding kennel. With an exhaustive breadth of detail it covers every related topic, including: boarding fees, raising finance, insurance, kennel cleaning, dangerous dogs, types of food, exercise, grooming, beds and towels, staff training, accommodation, advertising, puppy and kitten rearing, and product sales. Comprehensive and unique, Running your own Boarding Kennels also includes information on ancillary services such as dog-walking, pet sitting and home boarding.

Suitable for Level 2 Animal Care qualifications, including the City & Guilds L2 Technical Certificate, this study guide covers all learning outcomes in the 024/524 exam using clear language and straightforward explanations.

Suitable for Level 3 Animal Management qualifications, including the Level 3 Technical Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma, this study guide covers all of the learning outcomes that are covered in the 031/531 exam. Clear language and straightforward explanations will help you work your way through the units and then prepare for your exams.

Suitable for the Level 3 Technical Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Animal Management, this study guide fully covers all of the learning outcomes for the mandatory unit Biological Systems of Animals.

Covering every aspect of animal behaviour from adaptation to warning, this accessible A-Z also includes terms from the related fields of ecology, physiology and psychology. Clear and informative entries on topics such as communication, learning, and navigation are backed up by examples and illustrations where appropriate. The new edition adds 80 new entries, expands coverage of behavioural ecology, cognitive ethology, and evolutionary theory, and brings the text up to date with new theories and research. An essential source of reference for students of biology, psychology, and zoology, and fascinating reading for all those interested in animal behaviour.