Bovine Orthopedics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

Bovine Orthopedics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
Author: David E. Anderson
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2014-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323287271

This issue focuses on the latest treatment options concerning bovine orthopedic conditions. Topics covered include: external fixation devices, orthotics and prosthetics, coxofemoral disease, septic arthritis, splints and casts, stifle disorders, internal fixation, diseases of the tendon, imaging techniques, and more!

Ruminant Surgery, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

Ruminant Surgery, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
Author: Andrew J. Niehaus
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2016-10-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032347716X

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on Bovine Surgery. Article topics include: Local, regional, and spinal anesthesia in ruminants; Field sedation and anesthesia of ruminants; Respiratory Surgery; Surgery of the sinuses and eyes; Surgical procedures of the forestomachs; Surgical Management of Abomasal disease; Intestinal surgery; Surgery of the Umbilicus and Related Structures; Female reproductive surgery; Male reproductive surgery; Surgical management of the teats and udder; and more!

Bovine Clinical Pharmacology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

Bovine Clinical Pharmacology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
Author: Michael D. Apley
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323356915

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice is guest edited by Dr. Mike Apley on the topic of Bovine Therapeutics. Article subject areas include: Interpretation of bovine susceptibility, Pain control in cattle, Mastitis, Bovine respiratory disease, Enteric disease, Central nervous system disease, Pinkeye, Genitourinary Problems, Musculoskeletal Problems, and the use of metrics to evaluate therapeutic evidence.

Dairy Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

Dairy Nutrition, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
Author: Robert J. Van Saun
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323326897

Dr. Robert Van Saun has assembled an expert panel of authors on the topic of dairy nutrition. Articles include: Feed analysis and its interpretation, Management and evaluation of ensiled forages, Feeding, evaluating and controlling the rumen, Control of energy intake and partitioning through lactation, Protein feeding and balancing diets for amino acids, Lipids feeding and milk fat depression, Dietary management of macrominerals in preventing disease, Trace mineral feeding and assessment, Transition cow feeding and management to prevent disease, Monitoring total mixed rations and feed delivery systems, and more!

Beef Heifer Development, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice

Beef Heifer Development, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice
Author: David J Patterson
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2013-12-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032326137X

The latest information on heifer development in beef cattle for the food animal practitioner! Topics include rebuilding the US cowherd, physiology and endocrinology of puberty, nutritional development and the target weight debate, long-term reproductive health, effect of prenatal programming on development, economics of development, synchronization of estrus and ovulation, post breeding heifer management, management strategies for adding value to heifers, and more!

Lameness in Cattle, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

Lameness in Cattle, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
Author: J. K. Shearer
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2017-06-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323531598

This issue, edited by Dr. Jan Shearer, focuses on Lameness in Cattle. Article topics include: Economic Impact of Lameness in Cattle; Pathogenesis of Sole Ulcers and White Line Disease; Current Concepts on the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Digital Dermatitis; Pathogenesis and Treatment of Foot rot; A Brief Review of Effective Footbath Compounds, Design and Management; Pathogenesis and Treatment of Toe Lesions in Cattle (including Non-Healing Toe Lesions); A Comparison of Foot Trimming Methods for Use in Cattle; Pathogenesis and Management of Corkscrew Claw in Cattle; Diagnosis and Prognosis of Common Disorders Involving the Proximal Limb; Scoring Locomotion and Mobility in Cattle (to include Fatigue Cattle Syndrome); The Relationship of Cow Comfort and Flooring to Lameness Disorders in Dairy Cattle; Treatment Options for Lameness Disorders in Organic Dairies; Welfare Implications of Lameness in Dairy Cattle; Pain Management for Lameness Disorders in Cattle, and Training On-Farm Employees in Foot Care.

Metabolic Diseases of Ruminants, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice

Metabolic Diseases of Ruminants, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice
Author: Thomas Herdt
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2013-07-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455776173

A current, comprehensive issue on metabolic diseases for the food animal practitioner. Topics include obesity and insulin resistance in dairy cows, ketosis therapy, use of serum NEFA and BHBA concentrations in herd-level assessment, mineral nutrition in transition diets, protein, fat, and energy in dairy transition diets, prophylactic calcium therapy in peripartum dairy cows, metabolic regulators of feed intake, assessing and managing body condition score for the prevention of metabolic disease, and more!

Animal Welfare, 3rd Edition

Animal Welfare, 3rd Edition
Author: Michael C Appleby
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2018-02-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1786390205

Updated and revised, this bestselling textbook continues to provide a broad introduction to the key topics in the welfare of animals both large and small, farm and companion, wild and zoo. It retains all the popular features of the previous editions with coverage of key issues such as ethics, animal pain and injury, health and disease, social conditions, and welfare dilemmas and problems. Importantly, it also offers practical advice for welfare assessment, with a full section dedicated to the implementation of solutions. With contributions from renowned international experts and a new editorial team, Animal Welfare, 3rd Edition is an essential resource for students and researchers in animal and veterinary sciences and other disciplines considering the science and practice of animal welfare, and for practitioners and decision-makers worldwide.

Bovine Theriogenology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

Bovine Theriogenology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
Author: Robert L. Larson
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2016-07-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032344878X

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on Bovine Theriogenology. Article topics include: Reproductive systems for North American Beef Cattle Herds, Reproductive systems for North American Dairy Cattle Herds, Beef Heifer Development, Dairy Heifer Development, Evaluation of data obtained at pregnancy detection of beef herds ,Synchronization and AI Strategies in Beef Herds, Synchronization and AI Strategies in Dairy Herds, Embryo Transfer, Management of reproductive disease in dairy cattle, Venereal Diseases of Cattle, Diagnosis and Control of Neosporosis, Management and Breeding Soundness Examination of Yearling Bulls, and more!