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Sheep, Goat, and Cervid Medicine
By (author) David G. Pugh, By (author) Aubrey N. (Nickie) Baird, By (author) Misty A. Edmondson, By (author) Thomas Passler
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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine** 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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Publisher | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Published date | 19 Jun 2020
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 576
Dimensions | 276 x 216 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 1840g
ISBN | 978-0-3236-2463-3
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BISAC | medical / veterinary medicine / food animal
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