Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Magnificent - every veterinary student should own a copy, 08 Sep 2001
This book achieves the impossible - it makes learning equine anatomy easy! I wish it had been available when I was a student. Anatomy is taught here through the medium of a colouring book, an idea which may, at first sight, seem childish; however, it is a magnificently effective means of fixing the shape, structure and - crucially - the inter-relationships of the body parts in the mind of the student.

The act of following the outline of the drawings with a colouring pencil helps the reader to concentrate on details of structure which might be glossed over in conventional studies by eye alone. The instructions to colour separately specific parts, listed with each drawing, ensures that each part is carefully identified and yet, as the task of colouring in is a pleasant artistic endeavour, the learning process is amusing and interesting. Gone are the days of poring over dry texts, struggling to remember names of obscure parts of bones and how they fit together. After just one page of colouring, the student will be amazed at how much anatomical knowledge has been painlessly absorbed.

I strongly recommend photocopying each page as it's studied and only colouring the copy. Then the inevitable mistakes can be corrected without spoiling the original, and the book can be re-used for revision at a later date.

I think this is a wonderful book and believe every veterinary student should own a copy (buy a packet of 12 colouring pencils too!) The book will repay its cost many times, not just for 1st year anatomy students but also for those in clinical studies and, dare I say it, out in practice, where a sound understanding of anatomy is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A magnificent book. Buy it now!

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Magnificent - every veterinary student should own a copy, 08 Sep 2001
This book achieves the impossible - it makes learning equine anatomy easy! I wish it had been available when I was a student. Anatomy is taught here through the medium of a colouring book, an idea which may, at first sight, seem childish; however, it is a magnificently effective means of fixing the shape, structure and - crucially - the inter-relationships of the body parts in the mind of the student.

The act of following the outline of the drawings with a colouring pencil helps the reader to concentrate on details of structure which might be glossed over in conventional studies by eye alone. The instructions to colour separately specific parts, listed with each drawing, ensures that each part is carefully identified and yet, as the task of colouring in is a pleasant artistic endeavour, the learning process is amusing and interesting. Gone are the days of poring over dry texts, struggling to remember names of obscure parts of bones and how they fit together. After just one page of colouring, the student will be amazed at how much anatomical knowledge has been painlessly absorbed.

I strongly recommend photocopying each page as it's studied and only colouring the copy. Then the inevitable mistakes can be corrected without spoiling the original, and the book can be re-used for revision at a later date.

I think this is a wonderful book and believe every veterinary student should own a copy (buy a packet of 12 colouring pencils too!) The book will repay its cost many times, not just for 1st year anatomy students but also for those in clinical studies and, dare I say it, out in practice, where a sound understanding of anatomy is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A magnificent book. Buy it now!

Perfect info book for research and reference, 05 Aug 2007
This pocket size book is ideal for getting a good understanding of all mammalian structure and function. It is detailed, comprehensive and has 'memory joggers'on all chapters, to help you learn the essentials. It is in plain english so is easy to follow but also goes into enough detail should you need a more indepth explanation. It covers all groups and is perfect for reference and info. Those who are studying any animal based course, should have this book to hand as it provides many of the answers needed and is easy on the eye. 5 out of 5..!

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Magnificent - every veterinary student should own a copy, 08 Sep 2001
This book achieves the impossible - it makes learning equine anatomy easy! I wish it had been available when I was a student. Anatomy is taught here through the medium of a colouring book, an idea which may, at first sight, seem childish; however, it is a magnificently effective means of fixing the shape, structure and - crucially - the inter-relationships of the body parts in the mind of the student.

The act of following the outline of the drawings with a colouring pencil helps the reader to concentrate on details of structure which might be glossed over in conventional studies by eye alone. The instructions to colour separately specific parts, listed with each drawing, ensures that each part is carefully identified and yet, as the task of colouring in is a pleasant artistic endeavour, the learning process is amusing and interesting. Gone are the days of poring over dry texts, struggling to remember names of obscure parts of bones and how they fit together. After just one page of colouring, the student will be amazed at how much anatomical knowledge has been painlessly absorbed.

I strongly recommend photocopying each page as it's studied and only colouring the copy. Then the inevitable mistakes can be corrected without spoiling the original, and the book can be re-used for revision at a later date.

I think this is a wonderful book and believe every veterinary student should own a copy (buy a packet of 12 colouring pencils too!) The book will repay its cost many times, not just for 1st year anatomy students but also for those in clinical studies and, dare I say it, out in practice, where a sound understanding of anatomy is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A magnificent book. Buy it now!

Perfect info book for research and reference, 05 Aug 2007
This pocket size book is ideal for getting a good understanding of all mammalian structure and function. It is detailed, comprehensive and has 'memory joggers'on all chapters, to help you learn the essentials. It is in plain english so is easy to follow but also goes into enough detail should you need a more indepth explanation. It covers all groups and is perfect for reference and info. Those who are studying any animal based course, should have this book to hand as it provides many of the answers needed and is easy on the eye. 5 out of 5..!

An excellent buy., 26 Feb 2004
I was delighted with this book.
It is clearly written, the subjects are in depth but can be clearly understood by the lay man.
This book is very well laid out, I would have liked even more graph comparisons, which would have given this book a full 5 star rating, I assure you it came very close!
It is an ideal form of reference, or can be just picked up and read.
A must for every serious equine competitor.

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Magnificent - every veterinary student should own a copy, 08 Sep 2001
This book achieves the impossible - it makes learning equine anatomy easy! I wish it had been available when I was a student. Anatomy is taught here through the medium of a colouring book, an idea which may, at first sight, seem childish; however, it is a magnificently effective means of fixing the shape, structure and - crucially - the inter-relationships of the body parts in the mind of the student.

The act of following the outline of the drawings with a colouring pencil helps the reader to concentrate on details of structure which might be glossed over in conventional studies by eye alone. The instructions to colour separately specific parts, listed with each drawing, ensures that each part is carefully identified and yet, as the task of colouring in is a pleasant artistic endeavour, the learning process is amusing and interesting. Gone are the days of poring over dry texts, struggling to remember names of obscure parts of bones and how they fit together. After just one page of colouring, the student will be amazed at how much anatomical knowledge has been painlessly absorbed.

I strongly recommend photocopying each page as it's studied and only colouring the copy. Then the inevitable mistakes can be corrected without spoiling the original, and the book can be re-used for revision at a later date.

I think this is a wonderful book and believe every veterinary student should own a copy (buy a packet of 12 colouring pencils too!) The book will repay its cost many times, not just for 1st year anatomy students but also for those in clinical studies and, dare I say it, out in practice, where a sound understanding of anatomy is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A magnificent book. Buy it now!

Perfect info book for research and reference, 05 Aug 2007
This pocket size book is ideal for getting a good understanding of all mammalian structure and function. It is detailed, comprehensive and has 'memory joggers'on all chapters, to help you learn the essentials. It is in plain english so is easy to follow but also goes into enough detail should you need a more indepth explanation. It covers all groups and is perfect for reference and info. Those who are studying any animal based course, should have this book to hand as it provides many of the answers needed and is easy on the eye. 5 out of 5..!

An excellent buy., 26 Feb 2004
I was delighted with this book.
It is clearly written, the subjects are in depth but can be clearly understood by the lay man.
This book is very well laid out, I would have liked even more graph comparisons, which would have given this book a full 5 star rating, I assure you it came very close!
It is an ideal form of reference, or can be just picked up and read.
A must for every serious equine competitor.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogether a valuable book for remembering what you should be seeing inside the dog and cat.

Clear and consise pictures, Easy to read., 15 Dec 2000
Covers the anatomy of the dog and cat in easy to understand photographs. Along with the radiographs and echocardiograms it makes the book an excellent reference for use in the practice as well as for students.

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Magnificent - every veterinary student should own a copy, 08 Sep 2001
This book achieves the impossible - it makes learning equine anatomy easy! I wish it had been available when I was a student. Anatomy is taught here through the medium of a colouring book, an idea which may, at first sight, seem childish; however, it is a magnificently effective means of fixing the shape, structure and - crucially - the inter-relationships of the body parts in the mind of the student.

The act of following the outline of the drawings with a colouring pencil helps the reader to concentrate on details of structure which might be glossed over in conventional studies by eye alone. The instructions to colour separately specific parts, listed with each drawing, ensures that each part is carefully identified and yet, as the task of colouring in is a pleasant artistic endeavour, the learning process is amusing and interesting. Gone are the days of poring over dry texts, struggling to remember names of obscure parts of bones and how they fit together. After just one page of colouring, the student will be amazed at how much anatomical knowledge has been painlessly absorbed.

I strongly recommend photocopying each page as it's studied and only colouring the copy. Then the inevitable mistakes can be corrected without spoiling the original, and the book can be re-used for revision at a later date.

I think this is a wonderful book and believe every veterinary student should own a copy (buy a packet of 12 colouring pencils too!) The book will repay its cost many times, not just for 1st year anatomy students but also for those in clinical studies and, dare I say it, out in practice, where a sound understanding of anatomy is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A magnificent book. Buy it now!

Perfect info book for research and reference, 05 Aug 2007
This pocket size book is ideal for getting a good understanding of all mammalian structure and function. It is detailed, comprehensive and has 'memory joggers'on all chapters, to help you learn the essentials. It is in plain english so is easy to follow but also goes into enough detail should you need a more indepth explanation. It covers all groups and is perfect for reference and info. Those who are studying any animal based course, should have this book to hand as it provides many of the answers needed and is easy on the eye. 5 out of 5..!

An excellent buy., 26 Feb 2004
I was delighted with this book.
It is clearly written, the subjects are in depth but can be clearly understood by the lay man.
This book is very well laid out, I would have liked even more graph comparisons, which would have given this book a full 5 star rating, I assure you it came very close!
It is an ideal form of reference, or can be just picked up and read.
A must for every serious equine competitor.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogether a valuable book for remembering what you should be seeing inside the dog and cat.

Clear and consise pictures, Easy to read., 15 Dec 2000
Covers the anatomy of the dog and cat in easy to understand photographs. Along with the radiographs and echocardiograms it makes the book an excellent reference for use in the practice as well as for students.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogether a valuable book for remembering what you should be seeing inside the dog and cat.

Clear and consise pictures, Easy to read., 15 Dec 2000
Covers the anatomy of the dog and cat in easy to understand photographs. Along with the radiographs and echocardiograms it makes the book an excellent reference for use in the practice as well as for students.

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Magnificent - every veterinary student should own a copy, 08 Sep 2001
This book achieves the impossible - it makes learning equine anatomy easy! I wish it had been available when I was a student. Anatomy is taught here through the medium of a colouring book, an idea which may, at first sight, seem childish; however, it is a magnificently effective means of fixing the shape, structure and - crucially - the inter-relationships of the body parts in the mind of the student.

The act of following the outline of the drawings with a colouring pencil helps the reader to concentrate on details of structure which might be glossed over in conventional studies by eye alone. The instructions to colour separately specific parts, listed with each drawing, ensures that each part is carefully identified and yet, as the task of colouring in is a pleasant artistic endeavour, the learning process is amusing and interesting. Gone are the days of poring over dry texts, struggling to remember names of obscure parts of bones and how they fit together. After just one page of colouring, the student will be amazed at how much anatomical knowledge has been painlessly absorbed.

I strongly recommend photocopying each page as it's studied and only colouring the copy. Then the inevitable mistakes can be corrected without spoiling the original, and the book can be re-used for revision at a later date.

I think this is a wonderful book and believe every veterinary student should own a copy (buy a packet of 12 colouring pencils too!) The book will repay its cost many times, not just for 1st year anatomy students but also for those in clinical studies and, dare I say it, out in practice, where a sound understanding of anatomy is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A magnificent book. Buy it now!

Perfect info book for research and reference, 05 Aug 2007
This pocket size book is ideal for getting a good understanding of all mammalian structure and function. It is detailed, comprehensive and has 'memory joggers'on all chapters, to help you learn the essentials. It is in plain english so is easy to follow but also goes into enough detail should you need a more indepth explanation. It covers all groups and is perfect for reference and info. Those who are studying any animal based course, should have this book to hand as it provides many of the answers needed and is easy on the eye. 5 out of 5..!

An excellent buy., 26 Feb 2004
I was delighted with this book.
It is clearly written, the subjects are in depth but can be clearly understood by the lay man.
This book is very well laid out, I would have liked even more graph comparisons, which would have given this book a full 5 star rating, I assure you it came very close!
It is an ideal form of reference, or can be just picked up and read.
A must for every serious equine competitor.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogether a valuable book for remembering what you should be seeing inside the dog and cat.

Clear and consise pictures, Easy to read., 15 Dec 2000
Covers the anatomy of the dog and cat in easy to understand photographs. Along with the radiographs and echocardiograms it makes the book an excellent reference for use in the practice as well as for students.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogether a valuable book for remembering what you should be seeing inside the dog and cat.

Clear and consise pictures, Easy to read., 15 Dec 2000
Covers the anatomy of the dog and cat in easy to understand photographs. Along with the radiographs and echocardiograms it makes the book an excellent reference for use in the practice as well as for students.

Excellent aid to learning anatomy, 16 Jan 2002
This book is really helping me to get to grips with veterinary anatomy. It is especially useful during dissection classes to help identify structures, and excellent during revision as well. Each clear photo is accompianied by a colour line diagram which really helps you understand where everything is, and is an advantage over Boyd 'Clinical Anatomy of the Dog and Cat', this book is well worth the extra expense. Together with a good textbook such as Dyce 'Veterinary Anatomy' this provides a complete reference for vet students.

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Magnificent - every veterinary student should own a copy, 08 Sep 2001
This book achieves the impossible - it makes learning equine anatomy easy! I wish it had been available when I was a student. Anatomy is taught here through the medium of a colouring book, an idea which may, at first sight, seem childish; however, it is a magnificently effective means of fixing the shape, structure and - crucially - the inter-relationships of the body parts in the mind of the student.

The act of following the outline of the drawings with a colouring pencil helps the reader to concentrate on details of structure which might be glossed over in conventional studies by eye alone. The instructions to colour separately specific parts, listed with each drawing, ensures that each part is carefully identified and yet, as the task of colouring in is a pleasant artistic endeavour, the learning process is amusing and interesting. Gone are the days of poring over dry texts, struggling to remember names of obscure parts of bones and how they fit together. After just one page of colouring, the student will be amazed at how much anatomical knowledge has been painlessly absorbed.

I strongly recommend photocopying each page as it's studied and only colouring the copy. Then the inevitable mistakes can be corrected without spoiling the original, and the book can be re-used for revision at a later date.

I think this is a wonderful book and believe every veterinary student should own a copy (buy a packet of 12 colouring pencils too!) The book will repay its cost many times, not just for 1st year anatomy students but also for those in clinical studies and, dare I say it, out in practice, where a sound understanding of anatomy is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A magnificent book. Buy it now!

Perfect info book for research and reference, 05 Aug 2007
This pocket size book is ideal for getting a good understanding of all mammalian structure and function. It is detailed, comprehensive and has 'memory joggers'on all chapters, to help you learn the essentials. It is in plain english so is easy to follow but also goes into enough detail should you need a more indepth explanation. It covers all groups and is perfect for reference and info. Those who are studying any animal based course, should have this book to hand as it provides many of the answers needed and is easy on the eye. 5 out of 5..!

An excellent buy., 26 Feb 2004
I was delighted with this book.
It is clearly written, the subjects are in depth but can be clearly understood by the lay man.
This book is very well laid out, I would have liked even more graph comparisons, which would have given this book a full 5 star rating, I assure you it came very close!
It is an ideal form of reference, or can be just picked up and read.
A must for every serious equine competitor.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogether a valuable book for remembering what you should be seeing inside the dog and cat.

Clear and consise pictures, Easy to read., 15 Dec 2000
Covers the anatomy of the dog and cat in easy to understand photographs. Along with the radiographs and echocardiograms it makes the book an excellent reference for use in the practice as well as for students.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogether a valuable book for remembering what you should be seeing inside the dog and cat.

Clear and consise pictures, Easy to read., 15 Dec 2000
Covers the anatomy of the dog and cat in easy to understand photographs. Along with the radiographs and echocardiograms it makes the book an excellent reference for use in the practice as well as for students.

Excellent aid to learning anatomy, 16 Jan 2002
This book is really helping me to get to grips with veterinary anatomy. It is especially useful during dissection classes to help identify structures, and excellent during revision as well. Each clear photo is accompianied by a colour line diagram which really helps you understand where everything is, and is an advantage over Boyd 'Clinical Anatomy of the Dog and Cat', this book is well worth the extra expense. Together with a good textbook such as Dyce 'Veterinary Anatomy' this provides a complete reference for vet students.

I don't know how anyone can say this book is confusing., 30 Mar 2008
I currently own 2 different editions of Cunninghams because I find it so useful. If you are on a veterinary course or a course in which you need to be slightly clever then this book will not confuse you. If it does then theres something wrong, the book lays out everything you need to know in system format about the different physiological systems of the animal body. This new fourth edition is a very nice improvement on the old one. With a totally new coloured format, tonnes of new diagrams (and when you see the little Cunningham word in your lecture beneath a picture as I have done so many times in mine, it means its been taken from this book). Many of my lecturers reference the diagrams specifically because they explain certain concepts so well. Depending on which vet uni you are at it will be useful at different times though the course but wherever you have Systems Physiology (for RVC students that would be late3rd year early 4th year) the book is invaluable. This latest edition also comes with free online content in the form of practice questions, so its explanatory what you do, read the chapter and then go online and do the questions. The clinical correlations sections at the end of each chapter show you why the information you've just read over is of clinical relevance, and this is something which can easily be forgotten in the first few years of the course when seeing a live animal is a novelty. Check this book out in your library, and if like me and the majority of people I know you find it useful, go and buy it, and use it until it starts to fall apart.

Expensive with relevant clinical sections but confusing text, 28 Sep 2001
This book is a lot of money because of how small an audience will read it. This is a shame because I feel this takes away from the book.
I bought it as a first year veterinary student. It has been of moderate use. I have used several sections for projects and background reading. However for general understanding I found other books more concise. On the plus side diagrams in the book can be rather clear, and are helpfull in aiding understanding.
At the end of each chapter there are both relevant clinical examples as well as practice questions. These are useful especially for last minute exam revision.

Anatomy essential!, 08 Apr 2008
Essential for anatomy, takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I used it for all my anatomy revision. Definitely recommended!

A very good reference text, 03 Oct 2006
I have found this particular textbook to be incredibly helpful when referring back to different aspects of veterinary anatomy. Although it lacks the detail to provide "all" of the anatomy you may wish to know or are interested in, this book is excellent for quick reference when you need to refresh your memory or even when learning from scratch.
This is by no means a book which contains everything you want or need to know about veterinary anatomy. It is best used in conjunction with another text. I found "guide to the dissection of the dog" combined with Dyce was excellent when looking at canine anatomy. This is mainly because I found dyce lacking when looking at blood vessels and nerves, which the other book covers excellently. I found Dyce to be very helpful during the preclinical part of my veterinary studies and would recommend it to any 1st and 2nd year students who find anatomy a little tricky.

A bit like Marmite..., 13 Jun 2006
My friends are divided; a group of us cannot stand Dyce and avoid it like the plague, and the rest adore it and keep it with them at all times. I personally have never found Dyce to be that useful, especially not at revision time! I find it is difficult to extract information from and always felt slightly dissatsified with the content, and felt the need to use other books to supplement. I really think it's best to have a read through this in the library (if possible) before buying. However, it is very rare that there will be one book that solves all your veterinary dilemmas, and I regularly use at least three books on any one topic when making notes and revising, so you can't disregard Dyce entirely, as there are chapters which I have found partially useful.

A bit superficial, but gives a nice overview, 10 Oct 2002
Frankly, I found Dyce a bit superficial, especially when it came to the locomotor system. I always wanted to know MORE after reading, so I had to consult other books - especially when it came to interspecies differences. I felt that there was always something *missing*. But many of the drawings are very good, and it's easy to read. If you use this book along with good lecture notes and consult other books - such as Guide to the Dissection of the Dog - you should pass Anatomy:)

A must for all veterinary students!, 18 May 2002
From the first page to the last this book is packed with relevant information on all aspects of veterinary anatomy. Separate chapters on head, thorax, abdomen and limbs of all species are included along with general chapters reviewing comparative anatomy of systems (eg. nervous system). A book to learn from and an essential reference book to be able to look back on. Excellent!

A great revision tool, 05 Oct 2007
As mentioned in the previous review, anyone studying at National Diploma level will find them perfectly acceptable. However, for those studying at Higher levels, they are a perfect tool for revision.

The information has been condensed sufficiently, so you avoid paragraphs of 'waffle' (be it 'scientific' or just plan unnecessary!) and with In-text questions to aid memory!

Please note - Not recommended to people studying with TOCES on the BTEC or degree programmes. Most the information will already be in course material!

Illustrations of a very high standard, 10 Apr 2002
This book contains illustrations that are clear and relatively simple to understand. I do not know of a better book to have to help learn anatomy if you are a student, or to add scientific accuracy if you are in the dog show world. The zooarchaeologists could do themselves a bit of good too, if they looked at this book.

Magnificent - every veterinary student should own a copy, 08 Sep 2001
This book achieves the impossible - it makes learning equine anatomy easy! I wish it had been available when I was a student. Anatomy is taught here through the medium of a colouring book, an idea which may, at first sight, seem childish; however, it is a magnificently effective means of fixing the shape, structure and - crucially - the inter-relationships of the body parts in the mind of the student.

The act of following the outline of the drawings with a colouring pencil helps the reader to concentrate on details of structure which might be glossed over in conventional studies by eye alone. The instructions to colour separately specific parts, listed with each drawing, ensures that each part is carefully identified and yet, as the task of colouring in is a pleasant artistic endeavour, the learning process is amusing and interesting. Gone are the days of poring over dry texts, struggling to remember names of obscure parts of bones and how they fit together. After just one page of colouring, the student will be amazed at how much anatomical knowledge has been painlessly absorbed.

I strongly recommend photocopying each page as it's studied and only colouring the copy. Then the inevitable mistakes can be corrected without spoiling the original, and the book can be re-used for revision at a later date.

I think this is a wonderful book and believe every veterinary student should own a copy (buy a packet of 12 colouring pencils too!) The book will repay its cost many times, not just for 1st year anatomy students but also for those in clinical studies and, dare I say it, out in practice, where a sound understanding of anatomy is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

A magnificent book. Buy it now!

Perfect info book for research and reference, 05 Aug 2007
This pocket size book is ideal for getting a good understanding of all mammalian structure and function. It is detailed, comprehensive and has 'memory joggers'on all chapters, to help you learn the essentials. It is in plain english so is easy to follow but also goes into enough detail should you need a more indepth explanation. It covers all groups and is perfect for reference and info. Those who are studying any animal based course, should have this book to hand as it provides many of the answers needed and is easy on the eye. 5 out of 5..!

An excellent buy., 26 Feb 2004
I was delighted with this book.
It is clearly written, the subjects are in depth but can be clearly understood by the lay man.
This book is very well laid out, I would have liked even more graph comparisons, which would have given this book a full 5 star rating, I assure you it came very close!
It is an ideal form of reference, or can be just picked up and read.
A must for every serious equine competitor.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogether a valuable book for remembering what you should be seeing inside the dog and cat.

Clear and consise pictures, Easy to read., 15 Dec 2000
Covers the anatomy of the dog and cat in easy to understand photographs. Along with the radiographs and echocardiograms it makes the book an excellent reference for use in the practice as well as for students.

Plenty of clear pictures and radiographs, 20 May 2002
This book is good for students as it contains many clear, colour pictures of dissections as well as radiographs and sections focusing on the osteology of the dog and cat. However I feel the book would have been better had it included a text description of what important features are shown in the pictures, and line diagrams may also have been useful. Altogethe