The ninth and latest edition of this comprehensive guide to swinediseases and production information features extensively revisedand updated chapters on physical examination and diagnosis, variousviral and bacterial diseases (including several new diseasechapters), other miscellaneous conditions and veterinary practice.Notwithstanding the title, this classic book covers not onlyinfectious diseases of swine, but also includes chapters dealingwith therapeutics, surgery and anesthesia, animal welfare,nutrition, and the provision of veterinary services.
Diseases of Swine, 9e is divided into 5 sections:Physical Examination and Diagnosis, Viral Diseases, BacterialDiseases, Miscellaneous Conditions, and Veterinary Practice. Theninth edition reflects changes to our knowledge and management ofswine diseases and addresses recent research and progress in thefield. More than 100 distinguished and widely recognizedcontributing authors bring the latest information to this newedition. With liberal use of illustrative materials--275 highquality illustrations and black and white photographs and more thana dozen color images--Diseases of Swine, 9e offersunparalleled coverage and is an indispensable reference for theveterinary practitioner, from the new graduate to the seasonedswine practitioner.
This new edition is an indispensable and up-to-date referencetext that belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in swineproduction, health and management.
Barbara E. Straw
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