Veterinary Treatment of Sheep and Goats

by Duncanson, Graham R., Dr.

• ISBN13: 9781780640037
• ISBN10: 178064003X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-06-30
• Publisher: Cab Intl

Summary

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

Preface	p. vii
Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xi
Glossary	p. xii
Abbreviations	p. xvii
Breeds	p. 1
Behaviour and Restraint	p. 53
Vital Signs and Sample Taking	p. 60
Simple Diagnostic Tests	p. 66
Veterinary Equipment	p. 71
Veterinary Medicines	p. 76
Vaccines	p. 94
Sedation, Anaesthesia, Surgical Conditions and Euthanasia	p. 103
Nutrition and Metabolic Conditions	p. 117
Gastroenteric System	p. 127
Respiratory and Circulatory System	p. 153
Urinary System	p. 165
Reproductive System	p. 170
Neurological System	p. 204
Locomotory System	p. 221
Skin Conditions	p. 229
Poisons	p. 252
Sudden Death and Post-mortem Techniques	p. 266
Zoonotic Diseases	p. 274
Herd and Flock Health Plans	p. 286
References	p. 291
Index	p. 295
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