First published in 1958, Diseases of Swine, Tenth Edition isa fully revised and updated version of this classic reference. Nowpublished in association with the American Association of SwineVeterinarians, the Tenth Edition adds new knowledge throughout in areorganized format to provide more intuitive access to information.With chapters written by more than 150 of the foremost experts inthe field, Diseases of Swine remains the premier source ofcomprehensive information on swine production, health, andmanagement for swine health specialists of all disciplines and atany level of expertise, including veterinarians, researchers, andstudents.
Featuring a new content organization designed for improvednavigability, the Tenth Edition adds chapters on the cardiovascularsystem, diagnostic tests and test performance, food safety andzoonotic diseases, show and pet pigs, and the most currentinformation on both long-recognized and emerging pathogens.Diseases of Swine, Tenth Edition is an indispensableresource for anyone interested in swine health.
Jeffrey J. Zimmerman
Schweinekrankheit Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin f. Nutztiere Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine - Farm Animals
"The content of the book is outstanding and quitecurrent. The overall theme of the book as well as the listingof several new pathogens provides tremendous information onpotential emerging disease situations. The flow of the bookis outstanding, starting with the informative chapter on herdevaluation. I highly recommend this book as an outstandingreference to anyone associated with modern swine production,especially practitioners." (Journal of The AmericanVeterinary Medical Association, 16 September 2012)
"This book has been extensively rewritten with many newcontributors adding to the wealth of global knowledge . . . Thebook is rather US-biased in its authorship but , despite this , the10th edition is an essential addition to the library of anyveterinary surgeon , adviser to the pig industry or serious farmerwho deals with pigs." (Veterinary Record, 17November 2012)
"This is the primary reference on swine disease managementfor veterinarians and students. As the only complete, currentreference, it is a must-have for people working in thisarea." (Doody's, 14 September 2012)
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