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As textbooks go, this is one of the few that I may actually choose
to read in a spare moment, not just when madly researching what
could possibly be the problem when I get called to a goat farm. It
contains interesting information on the background of goat farming,
goat behaviour, nutrition and husbandry in the introductory
section... This hardback, logically presented book will live on a
handy shelf to be used on a regular basis. - Pam Brown, mixed
practice vet at Alnorthumbria Vets, Wooler, in Veterinary Record,
27 April 2019 Key features: Covers both goat medicine and surgery
Covers basic anatomy, commons breeds and husbandry Includes new and
emerging diseases Goats are one of the most widely kept domestic
animals globally, mainly as a result of the relative ease with
which they can be kept and the obvious benefits provided to those
who keep them. Goat Medicine and Surgery describes the key diseases
that can have an impact on goat health and welfare worldwide,
providing information on diagnosis, treatment, prognosis,
management and control. Covers basic anatomy, common breeds and
husbandry. Divided into chapters covering each body system Offers
the common differential diagnoses, followed by the specific
diagnosis and recommended treatments Covers a wide range of
disorders, including new and emerging diseases Modern goat keeping
gives us a full spectrum of activity from nomadic tribes moving
with their animals, to the range-keeping in Australia, to units
fattening goat kids for meat and to intensive goat dairy production
systems. Alongside these production systems are those in which
goats are kept in small numbers as a hobby, as pets and at public
attractions. This book deals with the diseases and challenges
impacting all kinds of goats and their owners. It will be
invaluable to veterinarians in practice and training, animal
scientists and agricultural advisors, as well as scientists
interested in animal welfare.
Goats are adaptable creatures in the wild but, if kept as pets, or
commercially farmed, they rely very heavily on their owners not
only for food, water and shelter, but also for protection from
disease or injury. This second edition has been extensively updated
to include more information on current issues such as antimicrobial
and anthelmintic resistance, herd health planning, and new and
emerging or changing conditions such as bovine TB. It is a clearly
written, well-illustrated book and should be an invaluable,
practical reference work aimed at all those who own, or care for,
goats whether they be commercial goat farmers, smallholders, stock
people and students. It is written by an experienced veterinary
surgeon, and its overall objective is to provide some practical
advice on managing goats daily including tips on how to keep them
fit and healthy, how to recognise signs of ill health, and when a
veterinary surgeon needs to be consulted.
Born in rural Worcestershire in 1950, from an early age David
Harwood learned about keeping animals before going on to study
veterinary medicine at London's Royal Veterinary College. Once
qualified, he became established as a farm animal vet, working
throughout Southwest England. In this book, David tells his own
story of working his way through veterinary school in the late
1960's, then working in farm practices (with plenty of anecdotes of
rural characters, both human and non-human), as well as a vivid
account of the demands, challenges, and thrills of an extraordinary
veterinary life full of incidents (along with life and death
moments). Besides the usual livestock caseload, he later came into
contact with more unusual patients, such as ostriches, giraffes,
...and snails. While telling his story, David provides plenty of
information on livestock diseases and conditions which will be of
interest to fellow vets and livestock keepers, while also offering
plenty of tips and tricks for aspiring vets to pick up along the
way. Working as a UK government Veterinary Investigator, David
provides a fascinating account of the CSI-style detective work
needed to uncover the causes of illness and death in farm animals,
often tracing these back to the farm environment or the animal's
own behavior to determine the cause. He gained a unique insider's
view of farm animal health issues during the outbreaks of bovine
spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), foot-and-mouth
disease, and avian influenza (bird flu). David Harwood provides an
honest and open appraisal of UK official ministry practices during
a time of increasing officialdom and challenges, and he describes
encounters with farmers while making decisions affecting their
lives and livelihoods. [Subject: Memoir, Veterinary Science]
As textbooks go, this is one of the few that I may actually choose
to read in a spare moment, not just when madly researching what
could possibly be the problem when I get called to a goat farm. It
contains interesting information on the background of goat farming,
goat behaviour, nutrition and husbandry in the introductory
section... This hardback, logically presented book will live on a
handy shelf to be used on a regular basis. - Pam Brown, mixed
practice vet at Alnorthumbria Vets, Wooler, in Veterinary Record,
27 April 2019 Key features: Covers both goat medicine and surgery
Covers basic anatomy, commons breeds and husbandry Includes new and
emerging diseases Goats are one of the most widely kept domestic
animals globally, mainly as a result of the relative ease with
which they can be kept and the obvious benefits provided to those
who keep them. Goat Medicine and Surgery describes the key diseases
that can have an impact on goat health and welfare worldwide,
providing information on diagnosis, treatment, prognosis,
management and control. Covers basic anatomy, common breeds and
husbandry. Divided into chapters covering each body system Offers
the common differential diagnoses, followed by the specific
diagnosis and recommended treatments Covers a wide range of
disorders, including new and emerging diseases Modern goat keeping
gives us a full spectrum of activity from nomadic tribes moving
with their animals, to the range-keeping in Australia, to units
fattening goat kids for meat and to intensive goat dairy production
systems. Alongside these production systems are those in which
goats are kept in small numbers as a hobby, as pets and at public
attractions. This book deals with the diseases and challenges
impacting all kinds of goats and their owners. It will be
invaluable to veterinarians in practice and training, animal
scientists and agricultural advisors, as well as scientists
interested in animal welfare.
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