Veterinary epidemiologic research

This is a comprehensive text covering the key principles and methods used in veterinary epidemiologic research. It is written primarily for researchers and graduate students in veterinary epidemiology, but the material is equally applicable to those in related disciplines (human epidemiology, public health etc). The first 13 chapters are devoted to issues related to the design and execution of observational studies and controlled trials. Chapters 14 through 23 cover the statistical (multivariable) methods commonly used in the analysis of epidemiologic studies, including extensive coverage of mixed (random effects) models. The book concludes with chapters on meta-analysis and ecologic studies. Extensive use is made of worked examples to demonstrate the principles being covered.