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A Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers

Author : Roger William Blowey

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,70 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Dairy cattle

ISBN : 9780852364994

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Book Description

The principles behind such common problems as mastitis, infertility and lameness are explained in detail and linked to effective control programmes. The same approach is taken towards a full range of potential cattle disorders, broadly grouped according to age and development of the animal from the young calf to the adult. Already the standard text for a wide range of college course throughout the world, the considerable increase in detail makes this full colour and updated third edition an essential tool in the daily fight to keep intensely managed stock in first-class condition and to optimise productivity. For the farmer, it is an invaluable tool in dealing with the sick animal.





The Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers 4th Edition

Author : Roger Blowey

Publisher : 5m Books Ltd

Page : 1055 pages

File Size : 39,81 MB

Release : 2016-10-12

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1789180163

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Book Description

The ever-changing world of cattle farming requires farmers to be up-to-date with best-practice procedures and the latest advances in husbandry techniques. Now in its 4th edition Roger Blowey's updated version of the acclaimed A Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers deals with newly emerging problems in cattle farming as well as covering the necessary knowledge required for maintenance and prosperity. In this practical guide to animal health and husbandry, the author highlights developments in established conditions including lameness, Johnes, BVD and mastitis. Other updates include the prevention and treatment of emerging diseases such as Schmallenberg and Blue Tongue and current issues in farming such as developments in calf rearing and increasing incidence of botulism and antimicrobial resistance. Translating the latest developments in veterinary research coupled with a long career in veterinary medicine the author provides a comprehensive and practical text for dairy farmers, stockmen, veterinary academics and students alike to navigate this changing field. 5m Books



The Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers

Author : Roger William Blowey

Publisher : Old Pond Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 36,53 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Cattle

ISBN : 9781908397775

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Book Description

Resource added for the Farm Production-Dairy Science program 100905.





The Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers

Author : David C. Henderson

Publisher : CompanionHouse Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 15,76 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Sheep

ISBN : 9781903366301

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Book Description

A wide-ranging manual on sheep diseases which offers to increase productivity and profitability by improving the standard of husbandry and upgrading the health status of the flock. The book stresses the understanding of the causes and development of disease so that a full prevention programme can be planned. A major section describes the latest techniques for fertility control. Quick reference pages offer action checklists at key points in the shepherd's year. Appendices cover such basic but essential techniques as dipping procedures. David Henderson has experience of the practical side of raising sheep He qualified as a veterinary surgeon and has worked in a general veterinary practice. He has been an agricultural college lecturer and has worked in pharmaceutical research and development. This manual is for sheep farmers but has also been prepared with the needs of agricultural and veterinary students in mind.



Dairy Herd Health

Author : Martin Green

Publisher : CABI

Page : 326 pages

File Size : 24,37 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1845939972

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Book Description

Dairy cow herd health is an important and universal topic in large animal veterinary practice and farming, covering both preventive medicine and health promotion. With the move towards large scale farming, the health of the herd is important as an economic unit and to promote the health of the individuals within it. This book will focus on diseases within herds, herd husbandry practices, youngstock management and environmental issues. Major diseases and conditions will be covered such as mastitis, lameness, nutrition, metabolic and common infectious diseases from a herd health perspective.



The Veterinary Book for Beef Farmers

Author : Roger Scott

Publisher :

Page : 464 pages

File Size : 25,80 MB

Release : 2021-06-30

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9781789181197

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Book Description

A comprehensive forage-to-fork book on beef farming that delivers veterinary level information to farmers and farm-related information to vets. The Veterinary Book for Beef Farmers is a complete guide to farming cattle for protein emphasising good practice, herd health management and disease prevention.The book begins with an introduction to the beef industry, moving on to health management through cattle life stages - neonatal health, weaned calf health etc. The next section covers disease and production problems through the same life stage format - disease problems in the breeding bull for example. Section 4 covers the monitoring and measurement of disease on the farm and the final section presents the business management of beef farming employing the balanced scorecard method as a management measurement tool. The emphasis throughout is on health maintenance and long term sustainable farming.



Bovine Medicine

Author : Peter Cockcroft

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 676 pages

File Size : 17,71 MB

Release : 2015-06-02

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1444336436

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Book Description

Thoroughly updated to reflect recent changes in the industry, Bovine Medicine, 3rd Edition, offers practicing large animal veterinarians and veterinary students a comprehensive reference to core aspects of contemporary cattle health and husbandry. New edition of a classic text, featuring thoroughly rewritten text, with coverage shifted to the core aspects of everyday cattle practice Includes new focus on both applied skills and application of knowledge, along with many more full-colour illustrations than in previous editions Represents a toolkit of skills that will support the delivery of contemporary cattle practice Presents a seamless integration of information on husbandry, nutrition, and disease Written by a wide range of experts from around the world



The Cattle Health

Author : Heather Smith Thomas

Publisher : Storey Publishing

Page : 386 pages

File Size : 18,20 MB

Release : 2009-01-01

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1603420908

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Book Description

Discusses how to maintain the day-to-day health of one's cattle, covering symptoms, preventive care, and treatment of common diseases, body system disorders such as digestive and foot problems, and other ailments, accidents, and injuries that can occur, with case histories and anecdotes.