The third edition of a textbook used as a standard in college courses, along with its accompanying CD-ROM to give easier searching facilities. In full colour and completely updated, it gives advice on maintaining intensely-managed stock in first-class condition and on optimising productivity. The book offers valuable advice for dealing with sick animals. It is also valuable in its advice concerning preventative medicine for stock.

A Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers

Science & Math

Blowey, Roger W.

Agricultural Sciences

Diamond Farm Book Pubns

The 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, Blowey 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 the increasing incidences of botulism and antimicrobial resistance. This book is a comprehensive and practical text for dairy farmers, stockmen, veterinary academics, and students to navigate this changing field. [Subject: Veterinary Medicine]

The Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers: 4th Edition

Biological Sciences

5m Publishing

Lameness 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 the foot with its function and possible inflammation, hoof trimming, and the treatment of common diseases. Authored by one of the field's research leaders, this third 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. [Subject: Veterinary Science, Agriculture]

Cattle Lameness and Hoofcare: An Illustrated Guide (3rd Edition)

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

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