Pig Health

Name: Pig Health
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780367893408
Price: 125.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By John Carr and Shih-Ping Chen and Joseph F. Connor and Roy Kirkwood and Joaquim Segalés

Summary

Pig Health is a comprehensive guide focused on maintaining the health of pigs in farming and production settings. Written by international experts, the book covers pig disorders organised by clinical signs and body systems, environmental medicine, and health maintenance strategies. It emphasises reducing antimicrobial use and adopting a holistic approach to treatment. Featuring over 1,500 high-quality illustrations and numerous videos, it aids clinical diagnosis and decision-making. The book also includes quizzes to encourage reflective learning, making it an essential reference for veterinary practitioners and students, as well as anyone interested in population medicine or animal welfare.
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Pig Health

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for veterinary practitioners, students specialising in pig health, and professionals involved in population medicine including poultry, aquaculture, and ruminants. It also appeals to those who appreciate a practical and holistic approach to managing the health and welfare of pigs.

This new book written by global experts covers the diseases organized by body system as well as health maintenance. It includes over 1,500 high-quality illustrations which, where appropriate, enhance the clinical description. Clinical examination of the individual pig and groups are covered along with environmental medicine.

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Contains the contributions of international experts from the UK, USA, Australia, Spain, and Taiwan
Includes over 1,500 high-quality illustrations

Maintaining the health of pigs is vital in pig farming and production. This new book, written by experts from around the world, focuses on the health of pigs, first with coverage of the disorders of pigs organised by clinical sign and body system. The book explores environmental medicine and then health maintenance. Treatment options are discussed, emphasising a reduction in antimicrobial use and an increased awareness of a holistic approach to treatment.

Pig Health includes over 1,500 high-quality illustrations to enhance the clinical description, as well as a wealth of high-quality videos to test the reader in making differential diagnoses with treatment options. Quizzes at the end of each section also encourage reflective learning.

Clinical examination of the individual pig and groups are covered along with environmental medicine, making this the ideal reference for veterinary practitioners and students. Those interested in population medicine (poultry, aquaculture, cattle, small ruminants, and apiaries) will particularly enjoy the holistic approach to veterinary medicine. All those who appreciate the many talents of pigs will enjoy the practical approach to managing the health of their animals.

This book moves veterinary science forward, promoting health rather than treating disease. It will be your number one reference for keeping your pigs healthy.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Pig Health is praised as an informative and accessible resource suitable for veterinary students and experienced practitioners alike. Reviewers highlight its emphasis on prevention and health maintenance over disease management, aligning with modern concerns about antimicrobial use. The book is commended for its clear language free from unnecessary jargon, making complex topics understandable, and is valued as an invaluable learning tool during veterinary training.