Veterinary medicine: large animals Books

Book SynopsisJames Herriot grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the RAF, until his death in 1995. He wrote many books about Yorkshire country life, including some for children, but he is best known for his memoirs, beginning with If Only They Could Talk. The books were televised in the enormously popular series All Creatures Great and Small.Trade ReviewHe can tell a good story against himself, and his pleasure in the beauty of the countryside in which he works is infectious. * The Daily Telegraph *Full of warmth, wisdom and wit. * The Field *It is a pleasure to be in James Herriot's company. * Observer *

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Book SynopsisWhether a farmer is raising one cow or a herd, Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle is the most reliable reference for ensuring a successful, healthy cattle operation. In this fully updated, full-color fourth edition, long-time cattle rancher and author Heather Smith Thomas explains every aspect of bovine behavior and provides expert guidance on breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, pasture, and health care. Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals, there is also advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for selling beef.

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical manual focusing principally on the needs of sheep farmers and shepherds in the United Kingdom but covering material applicable to sheep-farming situations worldwide. It should also be invaluable to agricultural and veterinary students as well as to veterinary surgeons in general practice who treat sheep only occasionally. Major headings are: Health and disease; preparation for mating; manipulation of breeding; management during pregnancy; abortion; other diseases encountered during pregnancy; lambing time; care and welfare of newborn lambs; diseases of newborn lambs; pneumonia and other respiratory diseases; trace elements, minerals, vitamoins and water; internal parasites; skin parasites of sheep; skin, eye and gum conditions; foot lameness; poisons and radioactivity.Table of ContentsHealth and disease; preparation for mating; control of breeding - advanced techniques; fertility and the management of pregnancy; lambing time; the care and welfare of newborn lambs; diseases of newborn lambs; pneumonia and other respiratory diseases; vitamins, minerals, diet; internal parasites; external parasites; miscellaneous skin, eye and gum conditions; poisons and radioactivity.

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Book Synopsis'A delightful read' RADIO TIMES'Heartwarming tales' DAILY MAILA celebration of the different creatures - great and small - that this Yorkshire vet has come to know and love.Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton has spent his days as a mixed practice vet treating animals across the bucolic Yorkshire Dales. Julian's voice and humour - well known from his titular role in Channel 5's long-running series The Yorkshire Vet - leap out from every page as stories of drama and excitement unfold.Whether treating dogs, cows or sheep, Julian has come to recognise and appreciate the very particular ways in which healthy and happy animals express their well-being and contentment. Lambs will skip and gambol, cows will ruminate placidly, and the gentle sounds and soft curious facial expression of alpacas or llamas are enough to lift the spirits and warm the coldest of hearts. Here in All Creatures, Julian tells the stories of each of the eight species he has the good fortune to care for every day. He shares the heart-warming and life-affirming characteristics of animal happiness and once again reminds us of the power these creatures have to bring joy to us all.

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Book SynopsisProviding well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions.Covering preventative veterinary medicine for common livestock species, the book includes questions about:- rickettsial and protozoan diseases;- prophylaxis in animals;- diagnostic techniques;- collection, preservation, processing and dispatch of clinical materials.Including a full chapter considering important transboundary, emerging and exotic diseases, this self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.

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Book SynopsisProviding well over 1,500 questions to test your knowledge of clinical farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering clinical veterinary medicine for common livestock species, this book includes questions about: - diseases of the haemolymphatic and immune system; - metabolic, genetic, neonatal and deficiency diseases; - poisoning. Including a full chapter covering emergency and critical care, this self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Diseases of the Hemolymphatic and Immune System Chapter 2: Necropsy and Diagnostic evaluation Chapter 3: Drugs for therapeutic application Chapter 4: Metabolic diseases Chapter 5: Deficiency Diseases Chapter 6: Genetic diseases Chapter 7: Poisoning Chapter 8: Diseases of neonates Chapter 9: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

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Book SynopsisI really don't think this book will ever be surpassed as the 'go-to' clinical ruminant reference for undergraduates, recent grads and vets in mixed practice who do not spend the majority of their time with farm animals.-- Neil Frame, Cert.E.P, Cert.V.A, RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Equine Practice), MRCVS (vet)Providing veterinary students with a brand-new approach to large animal medicine, this portable textbook first describes the detailed examination of each organ system achievable on the farm using technologies such as rapid ultrasound examination and radiography, illustrated via unique images and video recordings. Key points, images and video recordings then provide the ranked lists of differential diagnoses for common farm animal clinical presentations requested by veterinary students to aid their examination. The repository of over 1000 30-60 second video clips accompanying the book show the clinical presentation, diagnosis, recovery or pathology of all common disorders, accessible on the farm with a smart phone. This repository can be accessed via https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9780367612702/Packed with imagery, the text distils the essential information in a logical, easily accessible way, aiding diagnosis. Small and spiral-bound, the book offers a lifeline for veterinary students during their EMS (extra-mural studies) placements.Trade ReviewThis book is what the veterinary student dreams of having, and yet no one has produced it - before now!-- Chelsie Bailey, BSc Veterinary student, University of Bristol, and BSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare Science This book represents a detailed and innovative way to learn important livestock diseases. The ultrasound sections will be extremely beneficial to students, especially the inclusion of information regarding how to use the scanner appropriately, as well as details of normal ultrasonographic findings. Having the photographs of the ultrasound scans alongside the gross pathology also helps to make connections between the two and allows for better understanding. The videos highlighting clinical presentation and diagnostics will really help students cement their understanding of the diseases and will be useful as an aid on clinical placements and thereafter.-- Kayleigh Hanlon, Final Year Veterinary Student, University of Surrey, and BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary ScienceThis is a vital contribution to clinical understanding of veterinary work with ruminants, as well as reminding all of us of the part we can play every single day in terms of improving welfare. Even this week it has altered how an old set-in-my-ways practitioner thinks about things. The book is a readily available 'how to' on-the-spot guide: a new way of increasing understanding of how to actually function in veterinary practice for younger graduates, who are often cast into their first job with little experience. The wealth of videos and photos are the result of the recording of an enormous spectrum of conditions over a lifetime of work, and will be a life-saver for many. -- Neil Frame, Cert.E.P, Cert.V.A, RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Equine Practice), MRCVS (vet)This book is what the veterinary student dreams of having, and yet no one has produced it - before now!-- Chelsie Bailey, BSc Veterinary student, University of Bristol, and BSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare Science This book represents a detailed and innovative way to learn important livestock diseases. The ultrasound sections will be extremely beneficial to students, especially the inclusion of information regarding how to use the scanner appropriately, as well as details of normal ultrasonographic findings. Having the photographs of the ultrasound scans alongside the gross pathology also helps to make connections between the two and allows for better understanding. The videos highlighting clinical presentation and diagnostics will really help students cement their understanding of the diseases and will be useful as an aid on clinical placements and thereafter.-- Kayleigh Hanlon, Final Year Veterinary Student, University of Surrey, and BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary ScienceThis is a vital contribution to clinical understanding of veterinary work with ruminants, as well as reminding all of us of the part we can play every single day in terms of improving welfare. Even this week it has altered how an old set-in-my-ways practitioner thinks about things. The book is a readily available 'how to' on-the-spot guide: a new way of increasing understanding of how to actually function in veterinary practice for younger graduates, who are often cast into their first job with little experience. The wealth of videos and photos are the result of the recording of an enormous spectrum of conditions over a lifetime of work, and will be a life-saver for many. I really don't think it will ever be surpassed as the 'go-to' clinical ruminant reference for undergraduates, recent grads. and vets in mixed practice who do not spend the majority of their time with farm animals. It makes me wonder what I have been doing with my veterinary life! -- Neil Frame, Cert.E.P, Cert.V.A, RCVS Advanced Practitioner (Equine Practice), MRCVS (vet)The book covers a wide range of topics from livestock husbandry and general examination to specific organ systems-based diseases. Each chapter presents useful descriptions of the disease and images taken ante- and post-mortem. In addition, there are 30-60-second videos of pertinent clinical cases. Tables are used throughout to help rank presenting signs and list ancillary tests. The book is written primarily with diseases present in the U.K. The discussion of animal welfare is given emphasis in diagnosis and decision-making. -- Tessa Marshall, BVSc, MS, DABVP, University of Illinois College of Veterinary MedicineTable of ContentsIntroductionPART 1 Veterinary Involvement on FarmsChapter 1.1 Flock InspectionChapter 1.2 General examination: ToxaemiaChapter 1.3 Pain and FearChapter 1.4 Promoting veterinary services by demonstrating a benefit:costChapter 1.5 Identification of acute disease in cattleChapter 1.6 Identification of chronic illness in cattlePART 2 Examination of Organ SystemsChapter 2.1 Examination of the Reproductive SystemChapter 2.2 Examination of the Digestive SystemChapter 2.3 Examination of the Respiratory SystemChapter 2.4 Examination of the Cardiovascular System Chapter 2.5 Examination of the Nervous System Chapter 2.6 Examination of the Musculoskeletal SystemChapter 2.7 Examination of the Urinary SystemChapter 2.8 Examination of the Skin/FleeceChapter 2.9 Examination of the UdderPART 3 Clinical ProblemsChapter 3.1 Blindness Chapter 3.2 Behavioural changes Chapter 3.3 Weakness - spinal lesions Chapter 3.4 Common causes of diarrhoea Chapter 3.5 Common causes of poor appetite and low body conditionChapter 3.6 Common causes of increased abdominal content Chapter 3.7 Common causes of abortion in sheep Chapter 3.8 Common causes of dystociaChapter 3.9 Common causes of tenesmus and prolapse Chapter 3.10 Lameness Chapter 3.11 Skeletal system/fracturesChapter 3.12 Common causes of muscle lesions Chapter 3.13 Common causes of peripheral oedema, jugular distension and ascitesChapter 3.14 Veterinary investigation of perinatal mortalityChapter 3.15 Poor growth rate Chapter 3.16 Poor conception/pregnancy rate in sheepChapter 3.17 Common causes of tachypnoea and/or coughingChapter 3.18 Common causes of changes in scrotal size Chapter 3.19 Common causes of skin lesions Chapter 3.20 Common causes of facial/mandibular swellings in cattle Chapter 3.21 Common causes of subcutaneous swellings in cattleChapter 3.22 Common causes of sudden death Chapter 3.23 Udder lesions in cattleChapter 3.24 Common causes of mastitis in sheepChapter 3.25 Common causes of abnormal urination in sheepChapter 3.26 Common conditions of the penis in ramsChapter 3.27 Common causes of weakness/recumbency Chapter 3.28 Common causes of chronic weight loss/emaciation

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Book SynopsisGoats are adaptable creatures in the wild but, if kept as pets, or commercially farmed, they rely very heavily on their owners not only for food, water and shelter, but also for protection from disease or injury. This second edition has been extensively updated to include more information on current issues such as antimicrobial and anthelmintic resistance, herd health planning, and new and emerging or changing conditions such as bovine TB. It is a clearly written, well-illustrated book and should be an invaluable, practical reference work aimed at all those who own, or care for, goats whether they be commercial goat farmers, smallholders, stock people and students. It is written by an experienced veterinary surgeon, and its overall objective is to provide some practical advice on managing goats daily including tips on how to keep them fit and healthy, how to recognise signs of ill health, and when a veterinary surgeon needs to be consulted.

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Book SynopsisProviding well over 1,500 questions to test your knowledge of clinical farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering clinical veterinary medicine for common livestock species, this book includes questions about: - diseases of the reproductive, integumentary and urinary systems; - anaesthesia and pain management; - perinatal and geriatric diseases. With full chapters also covering diseases of the eye and ear, this self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Diseases of the Urinary System Chapter 2: Diseases of the Mammary Gland Chapter 3: Diseases of the Reproductive System Chapter 4: Perinatal Diseases Chapter 5: Anaesthesia and Pain Management Chapter 6: Diseases of the Integumentary System Chapter 7: Diseases of the Ear Chapter 8: Diseases of the Eye Chapter 9: Geriatric diseases

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Book SynopsisJames Herriot grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the RAF, until his death in 1995. He wrote many books about Yorkshire country life, including some for children, but he is best known for his memoirs, beginning with If Only They Could Talk. The books were televised in the enormously popular series All Creatures Great and Small.Trade ReviewBulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriot's book and I'm delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. -- Kate HumbleThe attraction of Herriot's ever popular memoirs of a country vet . . . is their alternating highs and lows, humour and pathos, and gripping anecdotes about delivering lambs, grumpy farmers, hypochondriac pet-owners, stroppy cows and blunt Yorkshire characters. And, of course, there's a powerful nostalgia element in these stories about our green and pleasant land in the day before the ravages of ribbon development. * Daily Mail *On original release in the 1970s, James Herriot's insights into the life of a working vet were so popular and enchanting to readers that the area of the Yorkshire Dales in which he practised became known as 'James Herriot country'. * Yorkshire Ridings Magazine *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"every production animal practitioner should have this" "every production animal practitioner should have this"Table of ContentsPart One: Examination and Assessment 1. The Clinical Examination 2. Therapeutics and Routine Procedures Part Two: Diseases of Body Systems 3. Cardiovascular Diseases 4. Respiratory Diseases 5. Noninfectious Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract 6. Infectious Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract 7. Skin Diseases 8. Diseases of the Teats and Udder 9. Reproductive Diseases 10. Diseases Specific to or Common in the Dairy Bull 11. Urinary Tract Diseases 12. Musculoskeletal Diseases 13. Neurologic Diseases 14. Ocular Diseases 15. Metabolic Diseases 16. Miscellaneous Infectious Diseases 17. Miscellaneous Toxicities and Deficiencies

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Book SynopsisJames Herriot grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the RAF, until his death in 1995. He wrote many books about Yorkshire country life, including some for children, but he is best known for his memoirs, beginning with If Only They Could Talk. The books were televised in the enormously popular series All Creatures Great and Small.

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Book SynopsisJames Herriot (19161995) was the pen name of James Alfred 'Alf' Wight, an English vet whose tales of veterinary practice and country life in the Yorkshire Dales have delighted generations. Many of Herriot's works - including All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing - became international bestsellers and have been adapted for film and television.Trade ReviewHerriot's enchanting tales of life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight. -- Amanda OwenBulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriot's book and I'm delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. -- Kate HumbleThe attraction of Herriot's ever popular memoirs of a country vet . . . is their alternating highs and lows, humour and pathos, and gripping anecdotes about delivering lambs, grumpy farmers, hypochondriac pet-owners, stroppy cows and blunt Yorkshire characters. And, of course, there's a powerful nostalgia element in these stories about our green and pleasant land in the day before the ravages of ribbon development. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisWith in-depth information on feeding, housing, behavior, and health care, this comprehensive guide also provides proven strategies for creating a profitable business plan and marketing your products. Whether you’re about to acquire your first ducks or are interested in experimenting with rare breeds, Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks will help you achieve your duck-raising goals.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive forage-to-fork book on beef farming that delivers veterinary level information to farmers and farm-related information to vets. The Veterinary Book for Beef Farmers is a complete guide to farming cattle for protein emphasising good practice, herd health management and disease prevention. The book begins with an introduction to the beef industry, moving on to health management through cattle life stages – neonatal health, weaned calf health etc. The next section covers disease and production problems through the same life stage format – disease problems in the breeding bull for example. Section 4 covers the monitoring and measurement of disease on the farm and the final section presents the business management of beef farming employing the balanced scorecard method as a management measurement tool. The emphasis throughout is on health maintenance and long term sustainable farming.Table of ContentsSection 1- Introduction to the Beef Industry: 1.The principles of beef production; 2.The aims of beef production; 3.The limitations of beef production Section 2- Health and management: 4.Neonatal calf health and management; 5.Suckled calf health and management; 6.Weaned calf health and management; 7.Store cattle health and management; 8.Fattening cattle health and management; 9.Heifer replacement health and management; 10.Breeding bull health and management; 11.Suckler cow health and management Section 3- Disease and production failure: 12.Neonatal calf disease and production failure; 13.Suckled calf disease and production failure; 14.Weaned calf disease and production failure; 15.Store cattle disease and production failure; 16.Fattening cattle disease and production failure; 17.Heifer replacement disease and production failure; 18.Breeding bull disease and production failure; 19.Suckler cow disease and production failure Section 4- Health, Production and Efficiency Targets and Interventions: 20.Measuring Health; 21.Disease Incidence; 22.Production Data Section 5- Balanced Score Card for Beef Business: 23.People/lifestyle/education/development/business growth; 24.Business process; 25.Customer experience; 26. Finances

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Book SynopsisLameness is one of the main conditions affecting cattle and is considered a major welfare problem with significant impact on animal productivity. This well-established practical book explores the issue and provides a fundamental guide to prevention and hoof care. In particular, it covers the incidence and costs of lameness, the structure of foot, with its function and possible inflammation, hoof trimming, and the treatment of common diseases. Authored by one of the field’s research leaders, the 3rd edition includes updates on hoof trimming protocols, new insights on the structure and function of the digital cushion, and an examination of diseases such as digital dermatitis and sole ulcer. Expert practitioners as well as students will benefit from this new edition of Cattle Lameness and Hoofcare, being an ideal resource for cattle farmers, hoof trimmers and vets.

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Book SynopsisAuthored by a veterinary specialist, this book provides a comprehensive overview of diseases of veterinary importance, including recent emerging diseases such as Bluetongue and Schmallenberg. Diseases are presented at the level of the whole organism and by individual organ, with illustrations for easy identification. Preventative medicine is also extensively discussed with practical tips for good husbandry techniques. Sheep and Goat Diseases is adapted from the bestselling German book in its 4th edition and will be beneficial to farmers at all levels, including smallholders, hobbyists and commercial farmers. It is also a valuable resource for agricultural and veterinary students.

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Book SynopsisThe revised and updated Third Edition of Bovine Surgery and Lameness offers veterinarians a concise text ideal for use in the field. Offers a fully revised edition of the popular and well-respected book on bovine surgery and lameness Presents a practical quick-reference guide ideal for the field veterinarian Covers both common surgical procedures and the latest information on combating lameness Written by an expert team of international authors Includes access to a companion website offering video clips Trade Review“A great tool for the farm vets of today. The regular boxed discussion points, tips and warnings make it easy to read when you need it most. Invaluable when quickly prepping on the way to a farm so I could assess the case with the benefit of knowledge”. Journal of the Association of Veterinary Students- September 2018“A must-have for students and new graduates as well as a refresher for the more experienced practitioner. Overall a good combination of anatomy revision and surgical techniques providing good revision material and a quick reference guide when out in the field”. Veterinary Times 2018“Provides a concise overview to provide readers with a basic understanding of surgical treatment options for various conditions. An easy read, written largely in outline and bulleted formats. Many illustrations help depict various procedures”. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 253, 728 (Sept 15 2018) “Wide range of diagnostic and surgical techniques described in the dot point form with helpful diagrams. Its up to date too, with both Janowitz and Christiansen techniques for laparoscopic correction of an LDA. I reckon anyone who owned this book would be empowered by it to undertake at least one useful procedure they hadn’t even heard of”. Australian Cattle Practitioner 87, 37 (June 2018) “Text boxes provide a multitude of useful tips and often incorporate animal welfare and ethical implications of the practitioner’s decision-making, as well as pain management. A number of high-quality and up-to-date video resources on lameness complement the book on a newly implemented companion website, access through Wiley”. Livestock 25 (5), 250 (September/October 2018) "Bovine Surgery and Lameness is an accessible aid for anyone with an interest in cattle practice [...] It's surprising such a concise book can contain such a vast amount of information, but it does [...] it makes for an excellent reference to accompany the foundation knowledge that vet students and new graduates already possess."Vet Record 26 (July 2019)Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements ix About the Companion Website xi 1 General considerations and anaesthesia 1 2 Fluid and supportive therapy 53 3 Diagnostic techniques and procedures 73 4 Head and neck surgery 90 5 Abdominal surgery 118 6 Female urinogenital surgery 187 7 Teat surgery 211 8 Male urinogenital surgery 226 9 Musculoskeletal conditions and lameness 267 Appendix 351 1 Further Reading 351 2 Abbreviations 352 3 Conversion factors for old and SI units 354 Index 355

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface: Historical Review of Diseases of Poultry x Introduction xvi Contributors xviii Volume One Section I General Concepts of Poultry Diseases 1 1 Principles of Disease Prevention, Diagnosis, and Control 3 Introduction 3Stephen R. Collett Principles of Disease Prevention, Diagnosis, and Control 4Stephen R. Collett and John A. Smith Disease Prevention and Control in Antibiotic‐Free Production 40John A. Smith, Martine Boulianne, Robert L. Owen, and Eric Gingerich Antimicrobial Therapy (Including Resistance) 52Randall S. Singer, Timothy J. Johnson, and Charles L. Hofacre Public Health Significance of Poultry Diseases 58Roy D. Berghaus and Bruce Stewart‐Brown 2 Host Factors for Disease Resistance 79 Introduction 79Silke Rautenschlein The Avian Immune System 80Silke Rautenschlein Genetics of Disease Resistance 90Hans H. Cheng and Susan J. Lamont Section II Viral Diseases 109 3 Newcastle Disease, Other Avian Paramyxoviruses, and Avian Metapneumovirus Infections 111 Introduction 111David L. Suarez Newcastle Disease 112Patti J. Miller and Guus Koch Avian Paramyxoviruses 2–15 and 17 129Egbert Mundt Avian Metapneumovirus 135Silke Rautenschlein 4 Infectious Bronchitis 167Mark W. Jackwood and Sjaak de Wit 5 Infectious Laryngotracheitis 189Maricarmen Garcia and Stephen Spatz 6 Influenza 210David E. Swayne, David L. Suarez, and Leslie D. Sims 7 Infectious Bursal Disease 257Nicolas Eterradossi and Yehia M. Saif 8 Chicken Infectious Anemia and Circovirus Infections in Commercial Flocks 284Karel A. Schat and Vicky L. van Santen Circovirus Infections in Commercial Flocks 304 9 Adenovirus Infections 321 Introduction 321Scott D. Fitzgerald Aviadenovirus Infections 322Michael Hess Atadenovirus (Egg Drop Syndrome of Chickens and Related Infections) 332Joan A. Smyth Hemorrhagic Enteritis and Related Infections 339Silke Rautenschlein, Hassan M. Mahsoub, Scott D. Fitzgerald, and F. William Pierson Quail Bronchitis 347Willie M. Reed and Sherman W. Jack 10 Pox 364Deoki N. Tripathy and Willie M. Reed 11 Avian Reovirus Infections 382Jacob Pitcovski and Sagar M. Goyal 12 Viral Enteric Infections 401 Introduction 401Yehia M. Saif Turkey Coronavirus Enteritis 402James S. Guy Rotavirus Infections 408J. Michael Day Astrovirus Infections 416Giovanni Cattoli Avian Enterovirus‐Like Virus Infections 421Christopher S. Hayhow Enteric Parvovirus Infections of Chickens and Turkeys 426J. Michael Day 13 Viral Infections of Waterfowl 446 Introduction 446Simone T. Stoute Duck Hepatitis 450Hsiang-Jung Tsai Duck Virus Enteritis (Duck Plague) 460Samia A. Metwally and Anchun Cheng Hemorrhagic Nephritis Enteritis of Geese 470Jean‐Luc Guerin Parvovirus Infections of Waterfowl 474Vilmos J. Palya 14 Other Viral Infections 498 Introduction 498Yehia M. Saif Columbid alphaherpesvirus‐1 (Pigeon herpesvirus 1) 498Didier Marlier Avian Nephritis 502Victoria J. Smyth and Amir H. Noormohammadi Arbovirus Infections 507James S. Guy Turkey Viral Hepatitis 516James S. Guy Avian Encephalomyelitis 520David L. Suarez Avian Hepatitis E Virus Infections 528X.J. Meng and H.L. Shivaprasad 15 Neoplastic Diseases 548 Introduction 548Venugopal Nair Marek’s Disease 550Venugopal Nair, Isabel Gimeno, and John Dunn Leukosis/Sarcoma Group 587Venugopal Nair Reticuloendotheliosis 625Guillermo Zavala and Venugopal Nair Other Tumors 637Susan M. Williams, Rodney L. Reece, and Scott Hafner Volume Two Section III Bacterial Diseases 717 16 Salmonella Infections 719Richard K. Gast and Robert E. Porter, Jr. 17 Campylobacteriosis 754Qijing Zhang and Orhan Sahin 18 Colibacillosis 770Lisa K. Nolan, Jean‐Pierre Vaillancourt, Nicolle L. Barbieri, and Catherine M. Logue 19 Pasteurellosis and Other Respiratory Bacterial Infections 831 Introduction 831Martine Boulianne Fowl Cholera 831Pat J. Blackall and Charles L. Hofacre Riemerella anatipestifer Infection 846Jaime A. Ruiz and Tirath S. Sandhu Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale Infection 853Hafez M. Hafez and Richard P. Chin Bordetellosis (Turkey Coryza) 860Karen B. Register and Mark W. Jackwood 20 Infectious Coryza and Related Bacterial Infections 890Pat J. Blackall and Edgardo Soriano‐Vargas 21 Mycoplasmosis 907 Introduction 907Naola Ferguson‐Noel Mycoplasma gallisepticum Infection 911Natalie K. Armour Mycoplasma synoviae Infection 924Naola Ferguson‐Noel and Amir H. Noormohammadi Mycoplasma iowae Infection 929Mohamed El‐Gazzar and Janet M. Bradbury Other Mycoplasmal Infections 933Naola Ferguson‐Noel 22 Clostridial Diseases 966 Introduction 966Martine Boulianne Ulcerative Enteritis 967Francisco A. Uzal Necrotic Enteritis 972Kenneth Opengart and Martine Boulianne Botulism 976Martine Boulianne and Francisco A. Uzal Gangrenous Dermatitis 980Kenneth Opengart 23 Other Bacterial Diseases 995 Introduction 995Catherine M. Logue Staphylococcosis 995Claire B. Andreasen Streptococcus and Enterococcus 1003Luke B. Borst Erysipelas 1010Helena Eriksson Avian Intestinal Spirochetosis 1018David J. Hampson Tuberculosis 1033Susan Sanchez and Richard M. Fulton Miscellaneous and Sporadic Bacterial Infections 1043Tahseen Abdul‐Aziz 24 Avian Chlamydiosis 1086Daisy Vanrompay Section IV Fungal Diseases 1109 25 Fungal Infections 1111Pascal Arne and Margie D. Lee Section V Parasitic Diseases 1135 26 External Parasites and Poultry Pests 1137Nancy C. Hinkle and Robert M. Corrigan 27 Internal Parasites 1157Larry R. McDougald 28 Protozoal Infections 1192 Introduction 1192Larry R. McDougald Coccidiosis 1193Hector M. Cervantes, Larry R. McDougald, and Mark C. Jenkins Cryptosporidiosis 1217Larry R. McDougald Histomoniasis(Histomonosis, BlackheadDisease) 1223Michael Hess and Larry R. McDougald Miscellaneous and Sporadic Protozoal Infections 1231Robert Beckstead Section VI Noninfectious Diseases 1255 29 Nutritional Diseases 1257Kirk C. Klasing and Doug R. Korver 30 Developmental, Metabolic, and Other Noninfectious Disorders 1286Rocio Crespo 31 Mycotoxicoses 1330Frederic J. Hoerr 32 Toxins and Poisons 1349Richard M. Fulton Section VII Other Diseases 1383 33 Emerging Diseases and Diseases of Complex or Unknown Etiology 1385 Introduction 1385Yehia M. Saif and David E. Swayne Multicausal Respiratory Diseases 1386Mary J. Pantin‐Jackwood and Erica Spackman Multicausal Enteric Diseases 1390Timothy J. Johnson and J. Michael Day White Chick Syndrome 1393David French Focal Duodenal Necrosis in Table Egg Layers 1395Eric Gingerich Wooden Breast and Other Muscle Abnormalities 1397S.F. Bilgili Idiopathic Egg Production Drops in Brown Layers 1398Kelli Jones, George Boggan, and Milos Markis Index 1411

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Book Synopsis'A delightful read' RADIO TIMES'Heartwarming tales' DAILY MAILA celebration of the different creatures - great and small - that this Yorkshire vet has come to know and love.Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton has spent his days as a mixed practice vet treating animals across the bucolic Yorkshire Dales. Julian's voice and humour - well known from his titular role in Channel 5's long-running series The Yorkshire Vet - leap out from every page as stories of drama and excitement unfold.Whether treating dogs, cows or sheep, Julian has come to recognise and appreciate the very particular ways in which healthy and happy animals express their well-being and contentment. Lambs will skip and gambol, cows will ruminate placidly, and the gentle sounds and soft curious facial expression of alpacas or llamas are enough to lift the spirits and warm the coldest of hearts. Here in All Creatures, Julian tells the stories of each of the eight species he has the good fortune to care for every day. He shares the heart-warming and life-affirming characteristics of animal happiness and once again reminds us of the power these creatures have to bring joy to us all.

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Book SynopsisAnimal Welfare has been a subject of intellectual and academic study for a long time. In the past philosophers, thought-leaders and scientists have contributed to the debate, and seismic changes such as the advent of post-war industrial farming have brought about changes in attitudes to the way animals are farmed. Animal welfare as a science and philosophy can be understood as a trajectory through history of our understanding of our relationship with animals, enhanced in recent years through studies into animal behaviour and cognition and societal changes in the way we view animals. Animal Welfare Science, Husbandry and Ethics charts the history of our understanding of farm animal welfare, throughout time‚ the human use of animals in different eras, and farming in different systems‚ seeing the emergence of intensification and science and technology. The book examines the human-non-human animal relationship with a philosophical approach, examining the connections and disconnections between animals and people, and charts the beliefs and motives of different philosophers, theories and movements in animal welfare from early history to the present. The book also looks at our current animal welfare systems, examining what is working and what is not, the pathway to how we got here, and looks at future considerations for animal welfare putting forward the author's thoughts on achieving a sustainable animal welfare model. Intended for animal welfare students, teachers, researchers and academic libraries, Animal Welfare Science, Husbandry and Ethics introduces a complex subject requiring an understanding of the underlying factors and drivers of human behaviour and farming systems. Only by acknowledging the complexity, and understanding the factors contributing to that complexity, can we hope to develop an equitable and sustainable animal welfare for the future.Table of ContentsForeword by Temple Grandin The simplicity and complexity of animal welfare Drawing on the wealth of agriculture High farming and hard work Husbandry from beyond the farm gate People are people through animals Thinking like a mountain The fall and rise of the hunter-gatherer

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Book SynopsisEndoscopic applications are recognised and well-established techniques in human surgery, where a variety of procedures are performed routinely. A less intrusive and labour demanding process than surgery, these procedures have great potential for use in veterinary medicine. They allow a quicker clinical recovery, minimal intrusion and risk of bacterial exposure, and a lower mortality than conventional surgical options.Beginning with an introduction to the topic and an overview of bovine anatomy, this book then discusses both mainstream and experimental applications of endoscopy in cattle. It covers:- Practical advice on preparing for the procedure and patient restraint;- Techniques including LDA corrections, RDA corrections, exploratory laparoscopy, exploratory thoracoscopy, theloscopy and umbilical hernia corrections;- Post-operative care to allow the animal to rejoin the herd at the next milking, whenever possible.Written in a practical and accessible style for veterinary practitioners and students, the book provides a thorough and complete introduction to the exciting new field of bovine endoscopy.

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Book SynopsisProviding well over 1,500 questions to test your knowledge of clinical farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions.Covering clinical veterinary medicine for common livestock species, this book includes questions about:- clinical examination;- electrolyte balance and fluid therapy;- diseases by body system, including respiratory, endocrine, cardiovascular, nervous, digestive and musculoskeletal.Including a full chapter introducing general concepts of clinical disease, this self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.

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Book SynopsisMastitis is one of the most common diseases in dairy cattle throughout the world and it is also one of the most costly, resulting in reduced milk production and extra treatment costs. This invaluable book covers all aspects of the subject and is essential reading for veterinary surgeons and students, farmers and also those involved in the practical care of cattle.

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Book SynopsisThe ever-changing world of cattle farming requires farmers to be up-to-date with best-practice procedures and the latest advances in husbandry techniques. Now in its 4th edition Roger Blowey's updated version of the acclaimed A Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers deals with newly emerging problems in cattle farming as well as covering the necessary knowledge required for maintenance and prosperity. In this practical guide to animal health and husbandry, the author highlights developments in established conditions including lameness, Johnes, BVD and mastitis. Other updates include the prevention and treatment of emerging diseases such as Schmallenberg and Blue Tongue and current issues in farming such as developments in calf rearing and increasing incidence of botulism and antimicrobial resistance. Translating the latest developments in veterinary research coupled with a long career in veterinary medicine the author provides a comprehensive and practical text for dairy farmers, stockmen, veterinary academics and students alike to navigate this changing field.

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Book SynopsisGenetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding. Relating science to practical application, it covers all the major farmed animal species: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs and aquaculture species. The book: - Provides comprehensive coverage - from fundamental genetics, analysis of variation, prediction of breeding values and response to selection, through to application of modern genomics and biotechnology. - Illustrates the practical application of theory in temperate and tropical systems. - Outlines current practice and explores future directions, including sustainability and ethical implications, to leave readers completely up to date. Based on the previous bestseller, Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep, this book has been completely revised, expanded and redesigned to be an essential textbook for undergraduate, masters and other early postgraduate-level students in agriculture, animal and veterinary science, as well as breeders, farmers, industry technical staff, advisors and extension workers.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The origins and roles of today's livestock breeds Chapter 2: Genes, genetic codes and genetic variation Chapter 3: Strategies for genetic improvement Chapter 4: What affects response to selection within breeds? Chapter 5: Tools and technologies in animal breeding Chapter 6: Analysing genetic variation in farm animals Chapter 7: Predicting breeding values Chapter 8: Dairy cattle breeding Chapter 9: Beef cattle breeding Chapter 10: Sheep and goat breeding Chapter 11: Poultry breeding Chapter 12: Pig breeding Chapter 13: Aquaculture breeding Chapter 14: Future directions

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an up-to-date account of what is known about the tick-borne protozoan parasite Theileria parva. Disease caused by T. parva in cattle, particularly East Coast Fever, is one of the most important constraints to improving livestock productivity in eastern and southern Africa. Despite extensive research efforts, control and prevention of the disease is extremely challenging and, by placing a substantial economic burden on resource-poor livestock owners, it is a key factor in perpetuating poverty in rural communities.Beginning with a brief history, the book provides:- An account of the biology and distribution of the parasite, its tick vector and the nature of the disease, including immunity and genetic resistance. - A review of measures used for its control or prevention.- Important ancillary information which is not readily accessible in the scientific literature.- A concluding discussion of recommended research priorities for the future.The book brings together current knowledge about the parasite into a single volume for the first time in decades and forms a valuable resource for all researchers of human and animal protozoal diseases. It will also be of major interest to animal health workers, livestock farmers, government policy makers, scientific advisors and donor organizations.

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Book SynopsisThis book lays the groundwork for understanding the economic and strategic aspects of animal health investments, setting the stage for a global shift towards sustainable veterinary infrastructure. Illuminating the practical implications of adopting system-based approaches to animal health financing, it scrutinizes case studies and success stories where integrated financial strategies have led to improved veterinary services and, consequently, better health outcomes for both animals and humans.The volume advocates for:- the adoption of financing mechanisms that are not only sustainable but also adaptable to the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and the emergence of zoonotic diseases- a shift towards financing that supports robust veterinary infrastructure and proactive health measures- considering global discourse on the most effective ways to mobilize resources for the collective benefit of all species and the planet.Part of a wider series that provides a blend of technical insight, strategic analysis, and practical approaches to enhancing animal health, this book is a first step to achieving poverty reduction and improved human welfare.

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Book SynopsisDairy herd health is an important and universal topic in large animal veterinary practice and farming, covering both preventive medicine and health promotion. With the move towards large-scale farming, the health of the herd is important as an economic unit and to promote the health of the individuals within it. This book focuses on diseases within herds, herd husbandry practices, youngstock management and environmental issues. Major diseases and conditions are covered, including mastitis, lameness, nutrition, metabolic and common infectious diseases from a herd health perspective. It is an essential resource for veterinary practitioners and students, researchers and dairy industry personnel.Table of Contents1: Concepts in Dairy Herd Health 2: Facilitating Change in Herd Health 3: Restoring the Dairy Herd: Rearing Young Stock and Replacing Cows 4: Managing Herd Reproduction 5: Control of Mastitis and Enhancement of Milk Quality 6: Control of Lameness 7: Control of Infectious Disease 8: Nutritional Management of Herd Health 9: Dairy Farming, Food Security and Environmental Issues 10: Appendices: Sample Sizes and Disease Prevalence Estimates; Genetic and Herd Health

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1. Tolerance and the regulation of Immunity Chapter 2. Mechanisms of Autoimmunity Chapter 3. Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 4. Autoimmune Endocrine Diseases Chapter 5. Autoimmune Neurologic Diseases Chapter 6. Autoimmune Eye Diseases Chapter 7. Autoimmune Reproductive Diseases Chapter 8. Autoimmune Skin Diseases Chapter 9. Autoimmune Blood diseases Chapter 10. Autoimmune Muscle diseases Chapter 11. Autoimmune Liver and Kidney Diseases Chapter 12. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Chapter 13. Erosive Autoimmune Polyarthritis Chapter 14. Non-Erosive polyarthritis Chapter 15. Immune-mediated vasculitides Chapter 16. Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 17. Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 18. Autoimmunity in Laboratory Animals

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Book SynopsisThis new updated edition of Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Disease offers a fresh and comprehensive guide to practical veterinary information for pig farmers, veterinarians and technologists around the world.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and thoroughly revised text on dairy science that contains information on the most recent developments The fully updated third edition of Understanding the Dairy Cow explores the scientific principles that provide a foundation for understanding the animal's body system. The comprehensive text also reveals how to properly manage dairy cattle with economic efficiency whilst taking into consideration the cow's welfare. The revised new edition contains expanded coverage on topics including insight into cow behaviour and welfare, genetic selection indices, new strategies for control of mastitis and lameness and information on the overworked cow. It also contains the most recent developments in breeding, nutrition and management. Is an authoritative text on the dairy cow that covers a wide-ranging subject area including the science, disease and husbandry Presents the information and knowledge necessary for the efficient andTable of ContentsAcknowledgements xiii Preface to the Third Edition xiv About the Companion Website xvi Part I How the Cow Works 1 1 Introduction – The Dairy Cow of Today 3 Milk as Food 6 Nutrient Supply 7 Healthy Digestion 8 Taste and Appetite 9 Do no Harm 9 Biological Efficiency of Milk Production 10 Milk Production: Species and Breed Comparisons 11 Efficiency of Feed Conversion to Milk, Eggs and Meat: Competitive and Complementary Feeds 12 Behaviour and Welfare 14 2 Digestion and Metabolism 18 Structure of the Digestive Tract 18 Eating and Rumination 22 Grazing 22 Salivation 23 Rumen Movements 23 Rumination 25 Digestion 26 Fermentation of Carbohydrates in the Rumen 28 Utilization of Metabolizable Energy for Maintenance and Production 31 Digestion of Crude Protein 32 Microbial Protein Synthesis 35 Truly Absorbed Amino Nitrogen 37 Urea Recycling 38 Digestion of Lipids 38 Absorption and Secretion of Minerals 39 Calcium Exchange 41 Appetite and Food Intake 42 3 Reproduction and Lactation 45 Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract 45 Follicle Development and Ovulation 45 The Oestrus Cycle 49 Puberty 49 Fertilisation 50 Pregnancy 51 Placental Transfer and Foetal Nutrition 53 Parturition 53 Dystocia 55 Lactation 56 Anatomy of the Udder 56 Milk Yield 58 Extended Lactations 59 Hormonal Control of Lactation 60 Reproduction in the Male 61 4 Environment, Behaviour and Welfare 64 Environmental Needs 64 Behaviour 65 Physical Comfort 66 Thermal Comfort 68 Sensible Heat Loss 68 Evaporative Heat Loss 69 Metabolic Heat Production 71 Climate, Production and Welfare 73 Tropical Climates 73 Cold Climates 74 Security and Social Behaviour 74 Sexual and Maternal Behaviour 75 Behaviour as an Indicator of Welfare 76 Part II Feeding the Dairy Cow 77 5 Nutrition: Supply and Demand 79 Nutrient Requirements and Responses 81 Nutrient Allowances for the Lactating Cow 84 Mineral Requirements 88 Nutritive Value of Feeds 90 Ration Formulation 93 Prediction of Food Intake 93 Assessment of an Existing Ration 94 Feeding Plans for Dairy Cows 95 Inputs 95 Outputs 96 Allowances for Growing Heifers 97 6 Feeds and Feeding Strategies 99 Pasture 100 Grazing Strategies 102 Legumes 104 Grass Silage 104 Dry Matter 105 Metabolisable Energy 106 Protein 106 Silage Additives 107 Hay 107 Straw 108 Ensiled Whole-crop Cereals 108 Other Green Feeds 109 Root Crops 109 Cereals 109 By-products 111 Oilseed Cakes and Meals 111 Miscellaneous By-products 113 Sugar Beet Pulp 113 Maize Gluten 113 Brewers’ and Distillers’ Grains 114 Wheat Bran 114 Balancing Forages and Concentrates 114 Feeding Strategies 117 Feeding to Yield 117 Total Mixed Rations and Flat Rate Feeding 119 7 Feeding Problems and Metabolic Diseases 121 Feeding Problems 123 Rumen Acidosis 123 Abomasal Disorders 125 Bloat 126 Metabolic Disorders 127 Ketosis 127 Prevention and Treatment 129 Parturient Hypocalcaemia (‘Milk Fever’) 130 Prevention and Treatment 131 The Downer Cow 132 Hypomagnesaemic Tetany (Grass Staggers) 133 Prevention and Treatment 135 Other Mineral Deficiencies 136 Phosphorus 136 Copper and Molybdenum 137 Cobalt 138 Selenium 138 Vitamin Deficiencies 139 Vitamin A 139 Vitamin D 140 Vitamin E 140 Last Words on Minerals and Vitamins 141 Part III Housing Health and Management 143 8 Healthy and Humane Housing and Handling 145 Accommodation 145 The Cow House 146 Cubicle Design 150 The Cubicle Bed 153 Passageways 154 Calving and Isolation Boxes 154 Heifer Yards 156 Handling Facilities 156 Lameness 157 Conditions that Cause Lameness 159 Sole Haemorrhage and Sole Ulcers 159 White Line Disease 161 Digital Dermatitis 161 Interdigital Necrobacillosis ‘Foul’ 162 Aseptic Laminitis, ‘Founder’ 162 Risk Factors for Lameness 162 Transport and Slaughter 164 Loading and Unloading 164 The Journey 165 A Gentle Death 166 9 Milking and Mastitis 168 The Milking Machine 171 The Milking Parlour 174 Hygiene in the Milking Parlour 174 Mastitis 175 Indicators of Mastitis 176 Contagious Mastitis 177 Environmental Mastitis 178 Summer Mastitis 180 Dry Cow Therapy 181 10 Miscellaneous Maladies 182 Signs of Disease 183 Sudden Death 183 Drooling 185 Abdominal Symptoms 186 Nervous Symptoms 187 Fever 187 Inappetence and Anorexia 188 Notifiable Diseases 189 Bovine Tuberculosis 191 Foot and Mouth Disease 192 Other Infectious Diseases 193 Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) 193 Johne’s Disease 194 Salmonellosis 194 Leptospirosis 195 Parasitic Diseases 195 Part IV Breeding and Fertility 197 11 Breeding 199 Selection Criteria 202 Genomic Selection 206 Sexed Semen 206 Cow Selection 207 Beef Bulls 209 12 Fertility 211 Fertility Management 212 Behaviour at Oestrus 212 Aids to Oestrus Detection 213 Synchronisation of Oestrus 216 Time of Insemination 217 Pregnancy Diagnosis 217 Rebreeding 219 Infertility 219 Ovarian Dysfunction 220 Uterine Disorders 221 Retained Placenta 221 Endometritis 222 Early Foetal Death 222 Abortion 223 Nutrition and Infertility 223 Condition Score at Calving? 225 Condition Score at the Time for Rebreeding? 225 Milk Yields in Early and Mid-lactation? 225 How Well Does Nutrient Supply Match Requirements? 226 Transition Management 226 Part V Cows, People and the Environment 229 13 Cows, People and the Living Environment 231 Most of Those who can Consume Too Much Meat and Milk 232 Food We Could Eat is Fed to Animals While the Poor Grow Hungry 233 Intensive Livestock Production is Incompatible with Animal Welfare 233 Livestock’s Long Shadow is Destroying the Planet 235 Methane Production and Climate Change 237 Pollution from Dairy Units 238 Alternative Husbandry Systems 240 Organic Dairy Farming 240 Traditional and Village Systems 241 Fair Play for Cows, People and the Planet 242 Herd Health and Welfare 242 Herd Health Management 243 Animal Welfare: Quality Assurance and Quality Control 243 Further Reading 247 Index 252

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Book SynopsisPork is one of the world’s most widely consumed meats, with the pig industry undergoing recent rapid expansion across Asia and Latin America. This textbook covers more than 100 of the most common pig diseases. With each presented as a case study, the book uses a question and answer format to enable students to recognise the key features of each disease, identify the problem and suggest a course of action. Fully illustrated throughout with colour photos, this is an invaluable learning tool for veterinary, animal science and agricultural students, as well as a useful resource for veterinarians.Table of Contentsa: Introduction b: Abbreviations Part 1: Management Problems on Pig Farms Part 2: Deaths of Pigs in the Nursery Area Part 3: Deaths of Finisher and Older Pigs Part 4: Nervous Signs in Pigs Part 5: Baby Piglet Problems Part 6: Diarrhoea in Pigs After Weaning Part 7: Sneezing and Nasal Discharges in Pigs Part 8: Coughing in Pigs Part 9: Lameness Problems in Pigs Part 10: Fertility Problems in Pigs Part 11: Skin and Muscle Problems in Pigs c: Index

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Book SynopsisBased at the Skeldale Veterinary Centre, in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, the modern, relocated practice featured in the classic stories of James Herriot, and with a foreword by James Herriot’s son, this is a warm and evocative memoir from a young vet whose love for his vocation shines through on every page. From alpacas to exotic pigs, puppies to rabbits, Julian has treated them all and his book is packed with stories about his loveable patients and will prove a firm favourite with all animal lovers. Dealing with unexpected exotic pets – and handling excitable humans too – Julian has seen all sides of the veterinary world and writes about it all with humour and affection. Just as happy calving a cow, treating a dehydrated chameleon or tending to the overgrown teeth of a rabbit, his passion for his work shines through on every page, as does his love for Yorkshire.Julian Norton also stars in Channel 5’s fly-on-the-wall documentary series The Yorkshire Vet, one of the channel’s highest rated shows (with series four set to return in 2017). Warm, evocative always compassionate and often funny, Julian’s tales bring to life the world of the working vet and the highs and lows he and his colleagues face on a daily basis.

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Book SynopsisCompletely updated and revised, the new edition of Principles of Cattle Production continues to provide an introductory level text for all interested in beef and dairy cattle production systems. This edition presents a vision for a cattle industry that addresses the environment, the welfare of cattle and the provision of safe and high quality food for an increasingly demanding world population. The new edition: - Is expanded to include more on animal welfare, sustainability and production systems in low and middle income countries, including smallholder production systems. - Has undergone a thorough review of all the existing chapters with new content on breeding cattle and the future role of cattle. - Contains quality colour illustrations, so that key information can be found at a glance. - Is beautifully written with many examples and pointers for further information. - Tackles key issues of sustainability and the requirement for increased production. Principles of Cattle Production 3rd Edition continues to provide a comprehensive yet concise overview for all undergraduate students of animal science, agriculture, veterinary medicine, animal welfare and industry personnel.Table of Contents1: The Development of the World’s Cattle Production Systems 2: Today’s Cattle Production Systems 3: Growth and Milk Production 4: Nutrient Requirements and Metabolic Diseases 5: Cattle Feeding 6: Grazing Management 7: Breeding and Reproduction 8: Housing and the Environment for Cattle 9: Disease and Herd Health Management 10: Cattle Welfare 11: Cattle Production and the Environment 12: The Future Role and Practice of Cattle Farming

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Book SynopsisContemporary, thought-provoking yet utterly practical, this book provides an introductory text covering the use and misuse of behaviour tests applied to animals. By including illustrative examples from a variety of species, the book inspires the animal scientist to think about what a given behavioural test can be used for and how the results can be interpreted. This text includes: the dos and don'ts of running behaviour tests and interpreting the results; many clear, simple illustrations which make the information readily accessible, down to earth, practical advice yet a thorough, evidence-based approach; information on behaviour tests for a whole range of species from companion, farm, zoo, laboratory and wild animals; succinct yet comprehensive text, designed to be read cover to cover and stimulate further reading. This book is an essential item in the researcher's toolkit when embarking on and devising any animal behaviour test and is valuable to students, established researchers, teachers and practitioners of applied ethology, animal welfare science, and veterinary science.Table of ContentsPart I: Setting the Scene 1: Five Things This Book is Not 2: Non-Test Observations 3: How to Choose a Test Part II: Types of Tests 4: Tests to Characterize the Animal 5: Choice, Preference and Motivation 6: Ability to Detect and Distinguish 7: Effects of Age and Treatment 8: Reinforcement and Punishment 9: Learning Capacity, Memory and Cognitive Ability 10: Genetic Components of Behaviour Part III: Additional Aspects 11: Other Test Considerations 12: Legislation, Guidelines and Ethical Considerations 13: Future Methodologies and Technological Advances

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding parasite biology and impact is essential when giving advice on parasite control in farm animals. In the first review devoted to parasites of domestic cattle and sheep alone, this book provides in-depth, focused advice which can be tailored to individual farms. It considers the impact of parasites, both as individual species and as co-infections, as well as epidemiological information, monitoring, and diagnostic procedures. Supported throughout by diagrams and photos to aid diagnosis, it also reviews the basis for control measures such as the responsible use of parasiticides, adaptive animal husbandry and other management practices. This book: Focuses on common parasites of domestic sheep and cattle; Places emphasis on understanding host responses and epidemiology so that the impact and seasonality of parasitism can be incorporated into advice and decision making; Highlights the fundamental importance of the individual farm and farmer in assessing endemic parasitism and tailoring control options accordingly; Provides a comprehensive reference listing, including important historical citations, to underpin the content. An important resource for students, veterinarians and researchers of farm animal health, this book maintains a focus on ruminant parasitology in order to deliver evidence-based advice and also context for the application of basic research.Table of Contents1: The Origin and Evolution of Parasitism in Domestic Ruminants 2: Parasitic Gastroenteritis in Cattle 3: Parasitic Gastroenteritis in Sheep: Teladorsagiosis and Trichostrongylosis 4: Parasitic Gastritis in Sheep: Haemonchosis and Parasitic Enteritis in Lambs, Nematodirosis Parasitic Gastritis in Sheep: Haemonchosis 5: Tapeworm infections in Sheep and Cattle 6: Parasitic Enteritis: Coccidiosis 7: Lungworm infections in Sheep and Cattle 8: Lungworm infections in Sheep 9: Liver fluke in Sheep and Cattle 10: Rumen Fluke 11: Dicrocoelium dendriticum: the Lancet or Lanceolate fluke 12: Obligate Ectoparasites of Cattle: Lice and Mange 13: Ectoparasites in cattle: Flies 14: Ectoparasites of Sheep: Sheep Mites 15: Sheep Ectoparasites: Insects 16: Ticks and Tick-borne Disease 17: Grazing management and Helminth control on Stock farms 18: Responsible use of Parasiticides 19: Principles and Practical Implementation of Parasite Control on Livestock Farms

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Book SynopsisVeterinary Ethics in Practice gives non-specialist veterinary professionals an introduction to ethics. It helps readers to think about, and discuss, ethical dilemmas and viewpoints faced by practitioners in their daily practice. The book: · Is an important primer and introduction to basic ethical dilemmas. · Helps improve ethical reasoning, through the use of numerous worked examples, leading to increased confidence in decisions and actions. · Explains key ethical concepts and terminology making the subject easier to understand. · Contains case studies which help bring real dilemmas to life. With carefully crafted themes and problem cases in farm animal, companion animal, equine, wildlife, zoo and laboratory settings, the book provides an important yet concise and accessible introduction to moral decision-making in veterinary practice.Table of Contents1: Introduction: what veterinary ethics is (not) Part I: Understanding ethics in veterinary practice 2: Considering others 3: Considering ourselves 4: Considering our relationships Part II: Developing ethical skills 5: Understanding Situations 6: Understanding others 7: Approaching decisions 8: Making decisions 9: Getting it done and getting better Part III: Applying ethics to veterinary practice 10: Clinical veterinary practice 11: Veterinary research and education 12: Veterinary policy-making and enforcement 13: Veterinary campaigning

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Book SynopsisEach year, many thousands of animals are taken into rescue centres and animal shelters around the world. Some will have suffered neglect or cruelty, others relinquished because their owners are no longer able to cope with caring for a much-loved pet. Many owners will require support and guidance in meeting their animals' needs and helping them thrive in environments which can sometimes be challenging. Often animal welfare and veterinary staff are affected deeply by the decisions that they need to make on a daily basis and are at risk from a whole range of emotional health issues. This book examines the risks to the emotional well-being of animal welfare staff and veterinary professionals. It provides practical solutions, coping strategies and various techniques aimed at restoring a work-life balance as well as giving guidance on creating healthy approaches to self-care for the emotionally challenging work undertaken by anyone working directly with animals. There is: · Practical advice on recognising the risks such as compassion fatigue, burnout and imposter syndrome · Guidance on creating emotional resilience through healthy coping strategies · Down-to-earth advice on supporting front line team members and public-facing animal care teams · A range of case studies by experts that help give professionals the strength to make positive changes An invaluable and important text for veterinary professionals, animal rescue workers, pet behaviour counsellors and dog training instructors, as well as support, administrative and front-line animal care teams.Table of ContentsPart I: Heart 1: Introduction – Why Is This Topic so Important? 2: Emotions, Stress, and Stressor Stacking 3: Risk Factors and Influences Upon Emotional Health 4: Stress Injuries, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout 5: Self-care Part II: Head 6: Happiness, Well-being, and Positive Psychology 7: Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect 8: Developing Mind Skills 9: Psychology Models, the Intention-Behaviour Gap, and Forming New Habits Part III: Hands 10: Resilience, Mindset, and Mindfulness 11: Strategies for Teams 12: Practical Toolkit – Everyday Activities for Maintaining Positive Emotional Well-being

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Book SynopsisDisease is an inevitable everyday risk for all those who keep cattle and very often it has a huge impact on the animal's welfare, as well as its productivity. This clearly written and easy-to-understand book covers the principal diseases and conditions that occur in cattle and is essential reading for all those who own, or care for, cattle. Enables the reader to clearly identify all the common cattle diseases Presents a practical, step-by-step description of how to examine an animal Examines all the body systems and the important diseases associated with each one Details the underlying processes involved in many common diseases in order to facilitate a logical approach to their treatment and prevention Helps the stockperson to decide whether they can treat a sick animal themselves or need to seek professional advice

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Book SynopsisPractical and easy to use, The Goatkeeper’s Veterinary Book has served as the standard veterinary reference work for a full generation of goatkeepers. The emphasis of the book is preventive care. It covers: the principles of health and management; problems of kids; diseases of housed goats; problems associated with feeding, grazing, breeding, pregnancy and birth; disorders of milking goats; other conditions, accidents, emergencies and poisoning. The author has completely revised his book for the Fourth Edition, paying particular attention to recent developments in our understanding of gut worm resistance to medicines, the increased prevalence of Caseous lymphadenitis and changes to scrapie controls in the EU. Topics such as farm biosecurity and herd health plans have been added and the section on notifiable diseases expanded to make this a more comprehensive book on all aspects of goat disease. He also includes many new colour photographs (for the first time integrated with the text).Table of ContentsThe book covers: The principles of health and management; problems of kids; diseases of housed goats; problems associated with feeding, grazing, breeding, pregnancy and birth; disorders of milking goats; other conditions, accidents, emergencies and poisoning.

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Book SynopsisProviding well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions.Covering preventative veterinary medicine for common livestock species, the book includes questions on:- general concepts of preventative medicine;- viral, bacterial, fungal and mycoplasma diseases;- ecto- and endo-parasitic infections.This self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.

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Book SynopsisJames Herriot grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the RAF, until his death in 1995. He wrote many books about Yorkshire country life, including some for children, but he is best known for his memoirs, beginning with If Only They Could Talk. The books were televised in the enormously popular series All Creatures Great and Small.Trade ReviewBulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriot's book and I'm delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. -- Kate HumbleHerriot's enchanting tales of life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight. -- Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess

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Book SynopsisThe third collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. This omnibus edition comprises of Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin. Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of London is a far cry from James Herriot’s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And while he is keen to serve Queen and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent arguments between his colleagues, bad-tempered cattle and equally irritable farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question is constantly hanging over him - will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home? Since they were first published, James Herriot’s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things WisTrade ReviewBulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriot's book and I'm delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. -- Kate HumbleHerriot's enchanting tales of life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight. -- Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess

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Book SynopsisSeason two of the hit TV adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small is now showing on Channel 5, featuring Sam West as Siegfried Farnon.'James Herriot's books have had a lasting and profound effect on my life' Amanda OwenThis beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of If Only They Could Talk features an afterword by Yorkshire Shepherdess and author Amanda Owen. To young James Herriot, fresh out of veterinary college, Yorkshire appears to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a rapidly changing world. But even life in the sleepy village of Darrowby has its challenges: from his new colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, to herds of semi-feral cattle and gruff farmers with incomprehensible accents.Heart-breaking and hilarious in equal measure, If Only They Could Talk is the first volume of classic memoirs which chronicle James Herriot's first years as country vet in the 1930's.This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of If Only They Could Talk features an afterword by Yorkshire Shepherdess and author Amanda Owen.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.Trade ReviewBulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriot's book and I'm delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. -- Kate HumbleIt’s a pleasure to be in James Herriot’s company. * Observer *After an evening among his tales, anyone with as much as a dog or a budgerigar will feel he should move to Darrowby at once. * Yorkshire Post *

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