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Handbook of Pig Medicine
Synopsis:
Aims to provide the knowledge needed to recognize, diagnose, treat and control pig diseases in practice. This book deals with medical, surgical and reproductive problems in pigs, and includes illustrations which complement written descriptions of clinical signs.
Description
"Handbook of Pig Medicine" provides the knowledge needed to recognize, diagnose, treat and control pig diseases in practice. The book deals with medical, surgical and reproductive problems in pigs, and includes high quality illustrations which complement written descriptions of clinical signs. Clinical examination of the individual pig and the investigation of herd problems are covered in detail, along with a study on pig population medicine. Each body system is considered with special attention to clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, chapters in the book discuss obstetrics, pig haematology and biochemistry as well as differential diagnosis. Other topics discussed, include organic and outdoor pigs; problems of the pet pig, sampling, euthanasia and post-mortem examination. This practical book is of interest to veterinary students and practitioners and gives them the confidence to carry out an effective clinical examination and gain the comprehensive and required knowledge of pig diseases.
Contents
Preface Dedication Acknowledgements 1. Clinical examination of the pig 2. Pig population medicine 3. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system 4. Diseases of the respiratory system 5. Diseases of the gastrointestinal system 6. Diseases of the skin 7. Diseases of the central nervous system 8. Diseases of the cardiovascular system 9. Diseases of the urogenital system udder 10. Reproduction obstetrics in the pig 11. Polysystemic diseases 12. Outdoor organic pigs 13. The pet pig 14. Antimicrobial therapeutics 15. Anaesthesia, analgesia surgical procedures in the pig 16. Sampling, euthanasia post mortem examination of the pig 17. Haematology biochemistry of the pig 18. Differential diagnosis in the pig Appendices i) Notifiable diseases in the pig ii) OIE group a b pig diseases iii) Bibliography Index
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Author: Jackson, Peter G.G. (University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK); Cockcroft, Peter D.
Publisher: Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd
Edition: New title
Pages: 308
Illustrations: Approx. 280 illustrations (250 in full color)
Binding: Paperback
Weight: 672
Publish Date: 25 May 2007
ISBN: 0702028282
IS: 9780702028281
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