Handbook of Pig Medicine
- 1st Edition - May 18, 2007
- Imprint: Saunders Ltd.
- Authors: Peter G. G. Jackson, Peter D. Cockcroft
- Language: English
Handbook of Pig Medicine provides the knowledge needed to recognize, diagnose, treat and control pig diseases in practice. The book deals with medical, surgical and reproductive… Read more
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Handbook of Pig Medicine provides the knowledge needed to recognize, diagnose, treat and control pig diseases in practice. The book deals with medical, surgical and reproductive problems in pigs, and includes high quality illustrations which complement written descriptions of clinical signs. 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.This practical book is of interest to veterinary students and practitioners and gives them the confidence to carry out an effective clinical examination and gain the comprehensive and required knowledge of pig diseases.
- 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
Primary market: veterinary students and veterinary practitioners: those who see pigs frequently and those who deal with pigs on rare occasions
PrefaceDedicationAcknowledgements1. Clinical examination of the pig2. Pig population medicine3. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system4. Diseases of the respiratory system5. Diseases of the gastrointestinal system6. Diseases of the skin7. Diseases of the central nervous system8. Diseases of the cardiovascular system9. Diseases of the urogenital system & udder10. Reproduction & obstetrics in the pig11. Polysystemic diseases12. Outdoor & organic pigs13. The pet pig14. Antimicrobial therapeutics15. Anaesthesia, analgesia & surgical procedures in the pig16. Sampling, euthanasia & post mortem examination of the pig17. Haematology & biochemistry of the pig18. Differential diagnosis in the pigAppendicesi) Notifiable diseases in the pigii) OIE group a & b pig diseasesiii) BibliographyIndex
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 18, 2007
- Imprint: Saunders Ltd.
- Language: English
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Peter G. G. Jackson
Affiliations and expertise
University Physician in Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKPC
Peter D. Cockcroft
Affiliations and expertise
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 TeachingRead Handbook of Pig Medicine on ScienceDirect