Author: Cowart, Ross P.; Joint Author: Casteel, Stan W.
Edition #2 ~ Ton Edition; Paperback
208 pages
Published: November 2001
Iowa State University Press
ISBN: 0813828988

This text provides the reader with basic facts about swine medicine in a concise outline format. This book offers an outstanding overview of the most important information regarding swine medicine as it pertains to diseases that are prevalent in North America. An Outline of Swine Diseases includes chapters on the veterinarian's role in swine production, a discussion of swine health management techniques and diseases by systems. Subsequent chapters cover the etiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of the diseases covered. Thoroughly updated, this book includes a new chapter on diseases caused by toxic agents. This book is a great tool to use while studying for boards.This work provides the reader with basic facts about swine medicine. Thoroughly updated and with a new chapter on diseases caused by toxic agents, the book offers an overview of the most important information regarding swine medicine as it pertains to diseases that are prevalent in North America.