Get practical answers from the only guide on the care of sheep,
goats, and cervids! Authoritative yet easy to read, Sheep, Goat and
Cervid Medicine, 3rd Edition covers all the latest advances in the
field, including diseases and medical treatment, surgery, pain
management, theriogenology, and nutrition. Clear instructions and
hundreds of full-color photographs guide you step by step through
common procedures including restraint for examination,
administration of drugs, blood collection, and grooming. New to
this edition is coverage of deer and elk medicine, reflecting the
growing interest in these ruminants. Written by an expert team led
by Dr. D.G. Pugh, this comprehensive reference is ideal for
veterinarians and also for owners of sheep and goats. Clear writing
style and consistent organization makes the book easy to understand
and use, with disease chapters including pathogenesis, clinical
signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Coverage of both
surgery and medicine in each body systems chapter makes it easier
to choose between treatment options for specific disorders.
Superbly illustrated surgical procedures clearly demonstrate the
steps to follow in performing medical and reproductive surgery.
Diverse, expert contributors include the most experienced
authorities, each providing current information on the care of
valuable breeding stock as well as pets. Useful appendixes, now
including veterinary feed directives, offer convenient access to
information on drugs and drug dosages, fluid therapy, and normal
values and conversions. Consistent, logical format in each body
systems chapter makes information easy to find by beginning with
physical examination and diagnostic procedures, followed by
discussions of common diseases that involve the system.
Comprehensive Feeding and Nutrition chapter covers diet evaluation,
method of balancing rations, total parenteral nutrition, and
examples of nutritious diets. Explanation of the differences in
normal behavior between sheep and goats shows how they are not the
same, and require different methods of treatment. NEW! Coverage of
cervids has been added to chapters throughout the book, reflecting
the growing popularity of deer and elk. NEW! Thorough content
updates are made throughout the book and reflect the latest
research evidence. NEW! 170 new clinical photos have been added.
NEW! Anesthesia and Pain Management chapter includes a new section
on pain management strategies, reflecting the emphasis on
controlling pain in small ruminants. NEW! Expert Consult website
offers an online version of the book, making it easy to search the
entire book electronically. NEW! Two new authors are respected and
well-known veterinary medicine experts and educators: Dr. Misty
Edmondson and Dr. Thomas Passler.
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