Description
Infectious and contagious diseases in ruminants
Book summary
This clinical manual offers a practical and updated guide to the main infectious and parasitic diseases affecting cattle, sheep, and goats. Designed for day-to-day decision-making, the book facilitates rapid diagnosis and the implementation of effective control measures. With the participation of more than 70 specialists, the work becomes an essential reference tool for the field veterinarian and veterinary student.
What is it about?
The work systematically addresses infectious and contagious diseases in ruminants, structuring its content into 50 chapters organized into 7 sections. These sections cover general, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, skin, nervous, and other relevant processes. It includes an initial chapter dedicated to the necropsy of ruminants. Each chapter uses icons for a quick visual guide to key aspects of each disease, and places special emphasis on differential diagnosis and control strategies, which encompass treatment and medical and sanitary prophylaxis. The approach is eminently practical, aimed at resolving cases in daily clinical practice in both Europe and Latin America.
Main topics
- Infectious and parasitic diseases in cattle, sheep, and goats.
- Differential diagnosis of respiratory, digestive, reproductive, skin, and nervous processes.
- Control measures, treatment, and medical and sanitary prophylaxis.
- Necropsy procedures in ruminants.
- Quick visual guide for the identification of pathologies.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at practicing clinical veterinarians who need a quick and reliable reference for the diagnosis and management of diseases in ruminants. It is also a very useful work for veterinary students and recent graduates who are looking for a solid and practical foundation in the field of infectious and contagious diseases.
What this book provides
- A practical reference tool for rapid and accurate diagnosis in daily clinical practice.
- Essential and updated information on the most relevant diseases in Europe and Latin America.
- A structured approach that facilitates decision-making regarding treatment and control measures.
- The experience of more than 70 specialists from 13 academic and research institutions.
Technical specifications
- Author: García Bocanegra, Ignacio
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Veterinary Medicine
- Collection: Veterinary Medicine
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: July 2019
- Number of pages: 512
- Weight: 1000 g
Editorial review
This work is presented as a high-value resource for the veterinary professional specializing in large animals. Its clear structure and emphasis on differential diagnosis and control measures make it a bedside guide for clinical practice. The participation of a large team of specialists guarantees rigorous and updated content, adapted to the real needs of the field veterinarian.