Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 2nd Edition, is a textbook by R. Michael Akers and D. Michael Denbow. It provides a systems-based, well-illustrated introduction to domestic animal biology across a wide range of species.

The volume organizes animal biology into nineteen chapters, beginning with foundational cellular physiology, biochemical pathways, and tissue organization before surveying major organ networks. Coverage examines structural, regulatory, and metabolic systems, addressing processes from nervous coordination to lactation and reproduction.

Intended for animal science students and professionals, the 2013 edition adds practical descriptions of anatomical and physiological events in pets and domestic animals to show everyday applications.