An Outline of Swine Diseases

This work provides the reader with basic facts about swine medicine in a concise outline format. 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. The book begins with a chapter on the veterinarians role in swine production and a discussion of swine health management techniques. Subsequent chapters organize diseases by system, and supply the reader with the aetiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention and control of the diseases covered. Useful to both student and practitioners, "An Outline of Swine Diseases" also serves as a helpful review guide for licensing and specialty board exams.