A must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

A must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

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 must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

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!

Good for refreshing your memory on those slides.., 21 Oct 2002
As as student who used Wheater's Basic Histology in year 1, I was pleased to be able to use Wheater's Basic Histopathology now that I am in year 2. The photos of the slides are useful to refresh us on those slides we have seen in the histology classes and the accompanying text makes learning and memorising them easier. As histopathology is more on diseased cells, it can be difficult to distinguish and differentiate the different cells but this book accompanied by the Basic Histology makes differentiating normal and disease cells easier.

A must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

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!

Good for refreshing your memory on those slides.., 21 Oct 2002
As as student who used Wheater's Basic Histology in year 1, I was pleased to be able to use Wheater's Basic Histopathology now that I am in year 2. The photos of the slides are useful to refresh us on those slides we have seen in the histology classes and the accompanying text makes learning and memorising them easier. As histopathology is more on diseased cells, it can be difficult to distinguish and differentiate the different cells but this book accompanied by the Basic Histology makes differentiating normal and disease cells easier.

Good reference and teaching manual, 30 Jun 2001
The new edition of this book is more comprehensive than the last edition - more photos and the section on haematology finishes it off nicely. If you approach this as a pick and point guide to cytology, you'll not only be disappointed but you'll get it wrong. If you take the time to sit and actually read it it is an incredibly helpful guide. I have other cytology books, and whilst I don't think this one is the ultimate, it comes near the top. It sits on my lab bench and is opened most every day (either by me or my lab techs). Indispensible!

A must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

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!

Good for refreshing your memory on those slides.., 21 Oct 2002
As as student who used Wheater's Basic Histology in year 1, I was pleased to be able to use Wheater's Basic Histopathology now that I am in year 2. The photos of the slides are useful to refresh us on those slides we have seen in the histology classes and the accompanying text makes learning and memorising them easier. As histopathology is more on diseased cells, it can be difficult to distinguish and differentiate the different cells but this book accompanied by the Basic Histology makes differentiating normal and disease cells easier.

Good reference and teaching manual, 30 Jun 2001
The new edition of this book is more comprehensive than the last edition - more photos and the section on haematology finishes it off nicely. If you approach this as a pick and point guide to cytology, you'll not only be disappointed but you'll get it wrong. If you take the time to sit and actually read it it is an incredibly helpful guide. I have other cytology books, and whilst I don't think this one is the ultimate, it comes near the top. It sits on my lab bench and is opened most every day (either by me or my lab techs). Indispensible!

A good refernece for microscope work and revision., 06 Jan 2008
I am a first year vet student and I used this book alongside my histology notes to revise, I found it very useful to look up what certain structures eg glands, hair follicles and blood cells look like under a microscope. The illustrations are clear and of many different magnifications and animals, including birds. The glossary is also very usefulwhen I can't quite remember what that word is i should know...! I would recommend this book for vet students over any medical histology book as it has tissues not found in humans, eg those found in the rumen. I also used this alongside microscope work and it proved invaluable to clarify certain details of the slides i was looking at. The only slight critisisms are the organisation - for example certain types of epithelia are found not in the 'epithelia' section but under the gastro intestinal section, however everything i have wanted to look at has been in there and accessible via the index. Also slightly differnt terminology is used to what I have been taught- but a minor point. Overall it is a very useful book and i would recommend it to other vet students.

This new edition is a must have for veterinary students, 09 Oct 2000
The first edition of this book has been the standard textbook, both for academic staff and students in my department, since 1991. It contained good descriptions of all tissues needed by veterinary students. The micrographs encapsulated the necessary detail and the text provided a short description pointing out the salient features of each picture. This new edition will rapidly take the place of the previous book. Many of the pictures have been sharpened and, in some instances slightly higher magnifications eg of blood cells, has enhanced the visibility of the cellular structures. The colour balance has been subtly changed, there is less red in the pictures and, in general, this makes the images more like those seen under the microscope. In addition, the text at the has been reset so that headings and titles of micrographs are in colour, making rapid scanning easier. A valuable addition to this second edition is the glossary at the back that provides crisp definitions particularly for students who, at an early stage of learning, are not always sure what a structure is and where it can be found in the body. For the veterinary student, this book is a must have. It provides a concise account of the structure of normal tissue in a wide range of species enabling later comparisons of pathological changes.

A must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

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!

Good for refreshing your memory on those slides.., 21 Oct 2002
As as student who used Wheater's Basic Histology in year 1, I was pleased to be able to use Wheater's Basic Histopathology now that I am in year 2. The photos of the slides are useful to refresh us on those slides we have seen in the histology classes and the accompanying text makes learning and memorising them easier. As histopathology is more on diseased cells, it can be difficult to distinguish and differentiate the different cells but this book accompanied by the Basic Histology makes differentiating normal and disease cells easier.

Good reference and teaching manual, 30 Jun 2001
The new edition of this book is more comprehensive than the last edition - more photos and the section on haematology finishes it off nicely. If you approach this as a pick and point guide to cytology, you'll not only be disappointed but you'll get it wrong. If you take the time to sit and actually read it it is an incredibly helpful guide. I have other cytology books, and whilst I don't think this one is the ultimate, it comes near the top. It sits on my lab bench and is opened most every day (either by me or my lab techs). Indispensible!

A good refernece for microscope work and revision., 06 Jan 2008
I am a first year vet student and I used this book alongside my histology notes to revise, I found it very useful to look up what certain structures eg glands, hair follicles and blood cells look like under a microscope. The illustrations are clear and of many different magnifications and animals, including birds. The glossary is also very usefulwhen I can't quite remember what that word is i should know...! I would recommend this book for vet students over any medical histology book as it has tissues not found in humans, eg those found in the rumen. I also used this alongside microscope work and it proved invaluable to clarify certain details of the slides i was looking at. The only slight critisisms are the organisation - for example certain types of epithelia are found not in the 'epithelia' section but under the gastro intestinal section, however everything i have wanted to look at has been in there and accessible via the index. Also slightly differnt terminology is used to what I have been taught- but a minor point. Overall it is a very useful book and i would recommend it to other vet students.

This new edition is a must have for veterinary students, 09 Oct 2000
The first edition of this book has been the standard textbook, both for academic staff and students in my department, since 1991. It contained good descriptions of all tissues needed by veterinary students. The micrographs encapsulated the necessary detail and the text provided a short description pointing out the salient features of each picture. This new edition will rapidly take the place of the previous book. Many of the pictures have been sharpened and, in some instances slightly higher magnifications eg of blood cells, has enhanced the visibility of the cellular structures. The colour balance has been subtly changed, there is less red in the pictures and, in general, this makes the images more like those seen under the microscope. In addition, the text at the has been reset so that headings and titles of micrographs are in colour, making rapid scanning easier. A valuable addition to this second edition is the glossary at the back that provides crisp definitions particularly for students who, at an early stage of learning, are not always sure what a structure is and where it can be found in the body. For the veterinary student, this book is a must have. It provides a concise account of the structure of normal tissue in a wide range of species enabling later comparisons of pathological changes.

Easy to understand and quite comprehensive, 22 Jul 2008
After trying a few other spatial epidemiology texts, I have finally found one that I understand! Its laid out in a logical manner, and the explanations for different methods actually tell you what they do, and why you would want to use them...other books I have read tend to focus on the statistics and mathematical equations, without actually going into any details about what the methods are for.

This book is ideal for an epidemiologist wishing to use spatial analysis methodologies and goes through all the basic concepts as well as touching upon the more complex methods.

A must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

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!

Good for refreshing your memory on those slides.., 21 Oct 2002
As as student who used Wheater's Basic Histology in year 1, I was pleased to be able to use Wheater's Basic Histopathology now that I am in year 2. The photos of the slides are useful to refresh us on those slides we have seen in the histology classes and the accompanying text makes learning and memorising them easier. As histopathology is more on diseased cells, it can be difficult to distinguish and differentiate the different cells but this book accompanied by the Basic Histology makes differentiating normal and disease cells easier.

Good reference and teaching manual, 30 Jun 2001
The new edition of this book is more comprehensive than the last edition - more photos and the section on haematology finishes it off nicely. If you approach this as a pick and point guide to cytology, you'll not only be disappointed but you'll get it wrong. If you take the time to sit and actually read it it is an incredibly helpful guide. I have other cytology books, and whilst I don't think this one is the ultimate, it comes near the top. It sits on my lab bench and is opened most every day (either by me or my lab techs). Indispensible!

A good refernece for microscope work and revision., 06 Jan 2008
I am a first year vet student and I used this book alongside my histology notes to revise, I found it very useful to look up what certain structures eg glands, hair follicles and blood cells look like under a microscope. The illustrations are clear and of many different magnifications and animals, including birds. The glossary is also very usefulwhen I can't quite remember what that word is i should know...! I would recommend this book for vet students over any medical histology book as it has tissues not found in humans, eg those found in the rumen. I also used this alongside microscope work and it proved invaluable to clarify certain details of the slides i was looking at. The only slight critisisms are the organisation - for example certain types of epithelia are found not in the 'epithelia' section but under the gastro intestinal section, however everything i have wanted to look at has been in there and accessible via the index. Also slightly differnt terminology is used to what I have been taught- but a minor point. Overall it is a very useful book and i would recommend it to other vet students.

This new edition is a must have for veterinary students, 09 Oct 2000
The first edition of this book has been the standard textbook, both for academic staff and students in my department, since 1991. It contained good descriptions of all tissues needed by veterinary students. The micrographs encapsulated the necessary detail and the text provided a short description pointing out the salient features of each picture. This new edition will rapidly take the place of the previous book. Many of the pictures have been sharpened and, in some instances slightly higher magnifications eg of blood cells, has enhanced the visibility of the cellular structures. The colour balance has been subtly changed, there is less red in the pictures and, in general, this makes the images more like those seen under the microscope. In addition, the text at the has been reset so that headings and titles of micrographs are in colour, making rapid scanning easier. A valuable addition to this second edition is the glossary at the back that provides crisp definitions particularly for students who, at an early stage of learning, are not always sure what a structure is and where it can be found in the body. For the veterinary student, this book is a must have. It provides a concise account of the structure of normal tissue in a wide range of species enabling later comparisons of pathological changes.

Easy to understand and quite comprehensive, 22 Jul 2008
After trying a few other spatial epidemiology texts, I have finally found one that I understand! Its laid out in a logical manner, and the explanations for different methods actually tell you what they do, and why you would want to use them...other books I have read tend to focus on the statistics and mathematical equations, without actually going into any details about what the methods are for.

This book is ideal for an epidemiologist wishing to use spatial analysis methodologies and goes through all the basic concepts as well as touching upon the more complex methods.

Comprehensive cover of simulated test scenarios., 16 Feb 2002
The book is a comprehensive way of assessing real life scenarios that you may not necessarily ever see for real.
The book covered a range of internal dissorders appearing at random to mimic real life and for a vet having to deal with a variety of problems throughout the day.
The questions covered not only the diagnosis, but the backround reasoning and laboratory analysis.
all in all, a gem for any training vet and ideal study aid.

A must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

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!

Good for refreshing your memory on those slides.., 21 Oct 2002
As as student who used Wheater's Basic Histology in year 1, I was pleased to be able to use Wheater's Basic Histopathology now that I am in year 2. The photos of the slides are useful to refresh us on those slides we have seen in the histology classes and the accompanying text makes learning and memorising them easier. As histopathology is more on diseased cells, it can be difficult to distinguish and differentiate the different cells but this book accompanied by the Basic Histology makes differentiating normal and disease cells easier.

Good reference and teaching manual, 30 Jun 2001
The new edition of this book is more comprehensive than the last edition - more photos and the section on haematology finishes it off nicely. If you approach this as a pick and point guide to cytology, you'll not only be disappointed but you'll get it wrong. If you take the time to sit and actually read it it is an incredibly helpful guide. I have other cytology books, and whilst I don't think this one is the ultimate, it comes near the top. It sits on my lab bench and is opened most every day (either by me or my lab techs). Indispensible!

A good refernece for microscope work and revision., 06 Jan 2008
I am a first year vet student and I used this book alongside my histology notes to revise, I found it very useful to look up what certain structures eg glands, hair follicles and blood cells look like under a microscope. The illustrations are clear and of many different magnifications and animals, including birds. The glossary is also very usefulwhen I can't quite remember what that word is i should know...! I would recommend this book for vet students over any medical histology book as it has tissues not found in humans, eg those found in the rumen. I also used this alongside microscope work and it proved invaluable to clarify certain details of the slides i was looking at. The only slight critisisms are the organisation - for example certain types of epithelia are found not in the 'epithelia' section but under the gastro intestinal section, however everything i have wanted to look at has been in there and accessible via the index. Also slightly differnt terminology is used to what I have been taught- but a minor point. Overall it is a very useful book and i would recommend it to other vet students.

This new edition is a must have for veterinary students, 09 Oct 2000
The first edition of this book has been the standard textbook, both for academic staff and students in my department, since 1991. It contained good descriptions of all tissues needed by veterinary students. The micrographs encapsulated the necessary detail and the text provided a short description pointing out the salient features of each picture. This new edition will rapidly take the place of the previous book. Many of the pictures have been sharpened and, in some instances slightly higher magnifications eg of blood cells, has enhanced the visibility of the cellular structures. The colour balance has been subtly changed, there is less red in the pictures and, in general, this makes the images more like those seen under the microscope. In addition, the text at the has been reset so that headings and titles of micrographs are in colour, making rapid scanning easier. A valuable addition to this second edition is the glossary at the back that provides crisp definitions particularly for students who, at an early stage of learning, are not always sure what a structure is and where it can be found in the body. For the veterinary student, this book is a must have. It provides a concise account of the structure of normal tissue in a wide range of species enabling later comparisons of pathological changes.

Easy to understand and quite comprehensive, 22 Jul 2008
After trying a few other spatial epidemiology texts, I have finally found one that I understand! Its laid out in a logical manner, and the explanations for different methods actually tell you what they do, and why you would want to use them...other books I have read tend to focus on the statistics and mathematical equations, without actually going into any details about what the methods are for.

This book is ideal for an epidemiologist wishing to use spatial analysis methodologies and goes through all the basic concepts as well as touching upon the more complex methods.

Comprehensive cover of simulated test scenarios., 16 Feb 2002
The book is a comprehensive way of assessing real life scenarios that you may not necessarily ever see for real.
The book covered a range of internal dissorders appearing at random to mimic real life and for a vet having to deal with a variety of problems throughout the day.
The questions covered not only the diagnosis, but the backround reasoning and laboratory analysis.
all in all, a gem for any training vet and ideal study aid.

Excellent choice for the serious exotics vet., 08 Dec 1999
Probably the first book dedicated to this area of exotic animal medicine, includes reference ranges for many exotics, but has some omissions of relatively common species. Ref ranges are in both US and SI units.

Detailed descriptions of sampling techniques and discussions of the pros and cons of each, as well as much more sophisticated protocols means that, despite only owning the book for a few weeks, my copy is well thumbed.

A must., 22 Sep 2008
Purchased this book a while back. I was thrilled to bits when i got this book, it is such an easy read. It is well put together and makes the subject of anatomy less daunting and easier to learn. Has lots of diagrams and is well referenced.

GREAT FOR BEGGINERS IN VET SCIENCE, 05 Aug 2007
Consise, well oranised and very informative, can be read little by little and used as reference as has simple english but thorough explanations. Ideal for those starting out in vet science, nursing, assistant etc..

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!

Good for refreshing your memory on those slides.., 21 Oct 2002
As as student who used Wheater's Basic Histology in year 1, I was pleased to be able to use Wheater's Basic Histopathology now that I am in year 2. The photos of the slides are useful to refresh us on those slides we have seen in the histology classes and the accompanying text makes learning and memorising them easier. As histopathology is more on diseased cells, it can be difficult to distinguish and differentiate the different cells but this book accompanied by the Basic Histology makes differentiating normal and disease cells easier.

Good reference and teaching manual, 30 Jun 2001
The new edition of this book is more comprehensive than the last edition - more photos and the section on haematology finishes it off nicely. If you approach this as a pick and point guide to cytology, you'll not only be disappointed but you'll get it wrong. If you take the time to sit and actually read it it is an incredibly helpful guide. I have other cytology books, and whilst I don't think this one is the ultimate, it comes near the top. It sits on my lab bench and is opened most every day (either by me or my lab techs). Indispensible!

A good refernece for microscope work and revision., 06 Jan 2008
I am a first year vet student and I used this book alongside my histology notes to revise, I found it very useful to look up what certain structures eg glands, hair follicles and blood cells look like under a microscope. The illustrations are clear and of many different magnifications and animals, including birds. The glossary is also very usefulwhen I can't quite remember what that word is i should know...! I would recommend this book for vet students over any medical histology book as it has tissues not found in humans, eg those found in the rumen. I also used this alongside microscope work and it proved invaluable to clarify certain details of the slides i was looking at. The only slight critisisms are the organisation - for example certain types of epithelia are found not in the 'epithelia' section but under the gastro intestinal section, however everything i have wanted to look at has been in there and accessible via the index. Also slightly differnt terminology is used to what I have been taught- but a minor point. Overall it is a very useful book and i would recommend it to other vet students.

This new edition is a must have for veterinary students, 09 Oct 2000
The first edition of this book has been the standard textbook, both for academic staff and students in my department, since 1991. It contained good descriptions of all tissues needed by veterinary students. The micrographs encapsulated the necessary detail and the text provided a short description pointing out the salient features of each picture. This new edition will rapidly take the place of the previous book. Many of the pictures have been sharpened and, in some instances slightly higher magnifications eg of blood cells, has enhanced the visibility of the cellular structures. The colour balance has been subtly changed, there is less red in the pictures and, in general, this makes the images more like those seen under the microscope. In addition, the text at the has been reset so that headings and titles of micrographs are in colour, making rapid scanning easier. A valuable addition to this second edition is the glossary at the back that provides crisp definitions particularly for students who, at an early stage of learning, are not always sure what a structure is and where it can be found in the body. For the veterinary student, this book is a must have. It provides a concise account of the structure of normal tissue in a wide range of species enabling later comparisons of pathological changes.

Easy to understand and quite comprehensive, 22 Jul 2008
After trying a few other spatial epidemiology texts, I have finally found one that I understand! Its laid out in a logical manner, and the explanations for different methods actually tell you what they do, and why you would want to use them...other books I have read tend to focus on the statistics and mathematical equations, without actually going into any details about what the methods are for.

This book is ideal for an epidemiologist wishing to use spatial analysis methodologies and goes through all the basic concepts as well as touching upon the more complex methods.

Comprehensive cover of simulated test scenarios., 16 Feb 2002
The book is a comprehensive way of assessing real life scenarios that you may not necessarily ever see for real.
The book covered a range of internal dissorders appearing at random to mimic real life and for a vet having to deal with a variety of problems throughout the day.
The questions covered not only the diagnosis, but the backround reasoning and laboratory analysis.
all in all, a gem for any training vet and ideal study aid.

Excellent choice for the serious exotics vet., 08 Dec 1999
Probably the first book dedicated to this area of exotic animal medicine, includes reference ranges for many exotics, but has some omissions of relatively common species. Ref ranges are in both US and SI units.

Detailed descriptions of sampling techniques and discussions of the pros and cons of each, as well as much more sophisticated protocols means that, despite only owning the book for a few weeks, my copy is well thumbed.

Beats Bacha and Bacha!, 16 Apr 2008
I own both Veterinary Histology by Bacha and Bacha, and this book. As anyone who has ever opened Bacha will know it has a lot of pictures, and not many words. The pictures is has are almost all histological slides, stained in various ways to show such things as blood cells, tissue layers etc. While it is easy to find a picture that is relevant in there.... it doesn't explain it and there is normally only one picture.
This book is very very different.
As soon as you pick it up you can see its much bigger than bacha (in a good way). Each chapter is laid out like a standard textbook chapter, with one huge exception - the wealth of pictures to support your learning and understanding. And not just plain slides, electron microscope prints, diagramatic sketches, topographical style gross pictures, its very good. The pictures are harder to locate if you're looking for something specific but it takes maybe 20 seconds to flip through the relevant chapter. The chapters themselves by the way are very good, if like me you found histology to be a decently dull and lifeless subject thats hard to become enthused about or understand then this book might well be the ticket for you.
If you're still umm-ing and ah-ing over whether to get this book then go to your uni library and book it out. Then think about how useful it will be as a reference book for you to own right through your career and into practice too.