Filling a much needed place in veterinary medicine, Handbook of Pig Medicine provides the knowledge needed to recognize, diagnose, treat and control pig diseases in practice. The book includes high quality illustrations which, where appropriate, complement written descriptions of clinical signs. It deals with medical, surgical and reproductive problems in pigs.
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.
Contents - 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 and udder
- 10. Reproduction and obstetrics in the pig
- 11. Polysystemic diseases
- 12. Outdoor and organic pigs
- 13. The pet pig
- 14. Antimicrobial therapeutics
- 15. Anaesthesia, analgesia and surgical procedures in the pig
- 16. Sampling, euthanasia and post mortem examination of the pig
- 17. Haematology and biochemistry of the pig
- 18. Differential diagnosis in the pig
- Appendices
- Index
Key Features
- Written by two experienced clinicians and clinical teachers
- Succinct, reader-friendly text intended for quick and effective use
- Over 250 high quality colour illustrations support the text
- Detailed description of clinical examination of pigs - an essential part of diagnosis
- Provides students and clinicians with the knowledge and the skills to deal with pig patients effectively
About the Author
- Peter G. G. Jackson, BVM, MA, DVM, FRCVS, University Physician in Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
- Peter D. Cockcroft, MA, MSc, VetMB, DCHP, DipECBHM, DVM, MRCVS, Senior Lecturer (Farm Animal) at The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge, UK; Medicine; RCVS Specialist (Dairy); European Veterinary Specialist (Bovine Health Management); Member of Institute Learning and Teaching.
Book Details
- Paperback: 308 pages
- Publisher: Saunders Ltd.; 1 edition (May 18, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0702028282
- ISBN-13: 978-0702028281
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
List Price: $134.00