"... the book represents a remarkable achievement and a valuable contribution to the literature on this topic." The Veterinary Record, 2001 "... this is a well-written, very readable, interesting text on congenital malformations in mammals ... this is a unique and interesting book that will be of great value to many individuals with an interest in cardiac pathology." Veterinary Pathology, 2002 "...the book presents congenital malformations in a large number of mammalian species in a thorough and informative manner. It is well researched and extensively referenced. The text is written in the first person and is generally very readable ... It will contribute significantly as a research and teaching resource ..." Australian Veterinary Journal, Nov 2003

• Introduction - normal hearts - a comparison; sequential segmental analysis; definition, causes, frequency of occurrence and prevalence of congenital cardiovascular defects; horses; cattle; pigs; sheep and goats; dogs; cats; mice, rats and rabbits; other animals; comparative aspects.