Description
Sheep and goats are farmed worldwide for meat, milk, skins and wool. This diverse range of uses means that many people rely on these animals as a source of income, food and warm clothing, though they can also be kept as pets. With an accessible structure designed for use in the field, this book provides a general veterinary guide to treating common conditions in these animals. It addresses veterinary medicines and their uses, on-site surgery, equipment, normal values and vital signs, vaccination, nutrition, dental treatment, poisoning and dermatology. Worldwide disease conditions are also covered in detail, with a particular focus on the welfare of the animal and economic reality. A valuable field guide for the veterinary practitioner, this book is also essential reading for veterinary students.
Table of contents
- 1: Breeds
- 2: Behaviour and Restraint
- 3: Vital Signs and Sample Taking
- 4: Simple Diagnostic Tests
- 5: Veterinary Equipment
- 6: Veterinary Medicines
- 7: Vaccines
- 8: Sedation, Anaesthesia, Surgical Conditions and Euthanasia
- 9: Nutrition and Metabolic Conditions
- 10: Gastroenteric System
- 11: Respiratory and Circulatory System
- 12: Urinary System
- 13: Reproductive System
- 14: Neurological System
- 15: Locomotory System
- 16: Skin Conditions
- 17: Poisons
- 18: Sudden Death and Post-mortem Techniques
- 19: Zoonotic Diseases
- 20: Herd and Flock Health Plans
Readership
A valuable field guide for veterinary practitioners and students covering the latest treatments for common conditions found in Sheep and Goats across the globe.
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