Periparturient Diseases of Cattle

Periparturient Diseases of Cattle

Author/Editor: Tanmoy Rana

Publication Year: 2024

Overview

Periparturient Diseases of Cattle provides a comprehensive, clinically focused examination of the complex metabolic, infectious, and management-related disorders affecting dairy and beef cattle around the calving period. Edited by veterinary clinical expert Dr. Tanmoy Rana, this authoritative volume bridges cutting-edge veterinary research with practical farm-level interventions. It serves as an essential reference manual for large animal practitioners, bovine veterinarians, and advanced veterinary students dedicated to optimizing transition cow health.

Key Topics Covered
Metabolic Disorders: In-depth diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for managing hypocalcemia, ketosis, and related transition-period metabolic imbalances.
Calving Complications & Obstetrics: Systematic approaches to recognizing dystocia, uterine prolapse, and post-partum reproductive emergencies.
Infectious & Inflammatory Conditions: Comprehensive evaluations of retained fetal membranes, metritis, mastitis, and systemic infections linked to calving stress.
Herd Management & Prevention: Practical nutritional strategies, biosecurity measures, and preventive management frameworks to minimize periparturient morbidity.