The genus Listeria consists of eight species: Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria innocua, Listeria ivanovii, Listeria seeligeri, Listeria welshimeri, Listeria grayi, Listeria rocourtii and Listeria marthii. Among Listeria species only L. monocytogenes and L. ivanovii are pathogenic to humans and...

Six million babies die each year either as late fetal deaths in the last trimester or the first month of life (neonatal deaths); 98% occur in developing countries and 75% in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, which is also where 87% of global maternal deaths occur. Between 1995 and 2008,...

This chapter covers the economic impacts of ectoparasitic infestation in sheep and goats. Emphasis is given on production losses and treatment costs. Losses due to mortality, pelt and leather damage, reduced milk yield, reduced carcass quality, decreased fibre production, ram fertility and...

The pregnancy diagnosis, housing and the different causes, treatment and prevention of abortion in ewes are presented.

In this chapter the medical, surgical,congenital, and hereditary conditions of the reproductive systems in sheep and goats are discussed.

The MDGs are a contract between the developed and the developing world to improve the quality of life in developing countries, laying out the responsibilities of both groups of countries in working towards achieving these goals. Developed countries are expected to provide 0.7% of GNP in official...

Medical conditions can have a major effect on the woman before, during and after pregnancy, some of which have particular importance to her offspring. The conditions are often exacerbated by pregnancy. Infectious conditions are common in developing country settings, with antenatal care providing an ...

This chapter covers the nutrition and nutritional and metabolic diseases of South American camelids (SACs). Focus is given on diseases (Listeria monocytogenes, fungi and Bacillus licheniformis) arising from giving of poor quality and contaminated feeds, nutrient requirements and recommendations,...

This chapter covers the urogenital conditions in working equines, particularly horses. Conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, testes, penis, prepuce, vulva, vagina, cervix, accessory sex glands and uterus are given focus as well as sexually transmitted diseases. The descent of the testes,...

This book is comprised of 20 chapters covering several aspects of equine medicine, with focus on horses used as working animals. It serves as a quick guide to help equine practitioners in the field worldwide, particularly those who have no access to sophisticated equipment. The topics discussed are ...