Poultry Diseases (Hardcover, 6th edition)

Now in its sixth edition, Poultry Diseases is once again fully revised with the addition of vital new material. It remains the standard reference work on health and disease for those involved in the poultry industry, government and veterinary education. Following a familiar structure, readers of the sixth edition gain concise but major reviews on current knowledge of general and disease-specific topics discussed over 45 (5 new) chapters in seven sections. With a large international team of contributors led by an authoritative editor team and a Foreword by Professor Frank Jordan, Poultry Diseases is an invaluable resource for the practicing veterinarian, poultry inspector, agricultural manager or veterinary student. Covers common and rarer diseases found in all species of poultry (including chickens, ducks, turkeys, game birds and guinea-fowl). Each chapter outside the General Overview section identifies clearly Epidemiology, Clinical Signs and Differential Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, Treatment and Control. Systems chapters discuss disorders of selected body systems in detail, leading to differential diagnosis of the specific disorder Comprehensive Appendices of Useful Data, Glossary of Terms, and Lists of diseases specific to Turkeys and Ducks (cross-referenced to the disease organisms in the main text) Worldwide coverage from a recognized international team of editors and contributors 5 new chapters and major chapter revisions on biosecurity in poultry management; avian influenza; legislation and poultry welfare New contributors and 2 new prominent editors make up a 4 strong editorial team Two color format with over 60 2-colour illustrations highlights key information Viral chapters now include information on zoonoses

General

Imprint:	WB Saunders
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2007
First published:	2008
Editors:	Mark Pattison • Paul McMullin • Janet M. Bradbury • Dennis Alexander
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	624
Edition:	6th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7020-2862-5
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > Poultry farming Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > Veterinary science: large animals (domestic / farm) > General Books > Professional & Technical > Veterinary science > Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics > General
LSN:	0-7020-2862-2
Barcode:	9780702028625

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