Sheep, Goat, and Cervid Medicine, 3rd Edition

Overview:
A comprehensive clinical reference on the medicine and surgery of sheep, goats and farmed cervids. Chapters are organized by body system and cover examination, diagnosis and treatment of individual animals as well as flock and herd health. Nutrition, reproduction, parasite control and common surgical procedures are described in practical detail. It is the leading text for veterinarians serving small ruminant and cervid clients.

Key Topics Covered:

• Handling, physical examination and sample collection
• Nutrition and metabolic diseases (pregnancy toxemia, hypocalcemia)
• Gastrointestinal parasitism and FAMACHA-based control
• Reproduction, pregnancy diagnosis and obstetrics
• Infectious diseases (caseous lymphadenitis, CAE, Johne’s)
• Anesthesia and common surgical procedures

Target Audience:
Small Ruminant Practitioners, Mixed-Practice Veterinarians, Veterinary Students