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This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on viral
diseases affecting pigs. The first chapter summarises recent
research on the causes and epidemiology of major bacteria, viruses
and parasites found in pig production, focussing on those with a
particular impact on safety and global production, such as African
swine fever, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)
and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED). The second chapter reviews
advances in understanding mechanisms of porcine viral disease
transmission and pathogenesis. The chapter concludes with commonly
used measures for prevention and control of viral diseases of pigs,
emphasizing the importance of the vaccination programs as
cornerstone of swine health programs. The third chapter discusses
our current understanding of the mechanisms of resistance to the
major respiratory diseases affecting pigs, including PRRS. The
chapter considers the use of marker-selection and genetic
modification as mechanisms to prevent the infection of PRRS and
reduce its impact on swine health. The final chapter considers the
transmission, clinical presentation, evolution and spread of two
major diseases affecting swine production - PRRS and PED. The
chapter reviews the impact of each virus on a global scale, as well
as its impact on swine production in the United Kingdom.
Whilst it can mean enhanced biosecurity, intensive and globalised
pig production (based on a narrowing genetic base) also potentially
increases the risk of disease and its spread. It has been estimated
that diseases can lower pig production efficiency by 10-15%, though
financial losses can be much greater. Optimising pig herd health
and production highlights the need to develop more preventative
measures that can be implemented to tackle the increasing threat of
disease. The book addresses recent developments in disease
prevention, focussing on how farmers and producers can utilise feed
management and housing to optimise pig health, as well as the role
of vaccine development in preventing the onset of endemic and
emerging diseases in pigs. Through highlighting the importance of
understanding and identifying disease, the book showcases how our
understanding of the mechanisms of transmission for some of the key
porcine viral and bacterial diseases can be applied to optimise pig
herd health and production.
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Pig Health (Paperback)
John Carr, Shih-Ping Chen, Joseph F. Connor, Roy Kirkwood, Joaquim Segales
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R1,917
Discovery Miles 19 170
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Key features: Contains the contributions of international experts
from the UK, USA, Australia, Spain and Taiwan Includes over 1,500
high-quality illustrations Maintaining the health of pigs is vital
in pig farming and production. This new book written by experts
from around the world focuses on the health of pigs, first with
coverage of the disorders of pigs organised by clinical sign and
body system. The book explores environmental medicine and then
health maintenance. Treatment options are discussed, emphasizing a
reduction in antimicrobial use and an increased awareness of a
holistic approach to treatment. The book includes over 1,500
high-quality illustrations to enhance the clinical description, as
well as a wealth of high-quality videos to test the reader in
making differential diagnoses with treatment options. Quizzes at
the end of each section also encourage reflective learning.
Clinical examination of the individual pig and groups are covered
along with environmental medicine, making this the ideal reference
for veterinary practitioners and students. Those interested in
population medicine (poultry, aquaculture, cattle and small
ruminant and apiaries) will particularly enjoy the holistic
approach to veterinary medicine. All those who appreciate the many
talents of pigs will enjoy the practical approach to managing the
health of their animals. This book moves veterinary science
forward, promoting health rather than treating disease. It will be
your number one reference for keeping your pigs healthy.
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Pig Health (Hardcover)
John Carr, Shih-Ping Chen, Joseph F. Connor, Roy Kirkwood, Joaquim Segales
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R5,113
Discovery Miles 51 130
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Maintaining the health of pigs is vital in pig farming and
production. This new book written by experts from around the world
focuses on the health of pigs, first with coverage of the disorders
of pigs organised by clinical sign and body system. The book
explores environmental medicine and then health maintenance.
Treatment options are discussed, emphasizing a reduction in
antimicrobial use and an increased awareness of a holistic approach
to treatment. The book includes over 1,500 high-quality
illustrations to enhance the clinical description, as well as a
wealth of high-quality videos to test the reader in making
differential diagnoses with treatment options. Quizzes at the end
of each section also encourage reflective learning. International
experts from the UK, USA, Australia, Spain and Taiwan cover
clinical examination of the individual pig and groups along with
environmental medicine, making this the ideal reference for
veterinary practitioners and students. Those interested in
population medicine (poultry, aquaculture, cattle and small
ruminant and apiaries) will particularly enjoy the holistic
approach to veterinary medicine. All those who appreciate the many
talents of pigs will enjoy the practical approach to managing the
health of their animals. This book moves veterinary science
forward, promoting health rather than treating disease. It will be
your number one reference for keeping your pigs healthy.
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