By David Harwood, Karin Mueller
1st Edition
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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