Bovine Medicine

Thoroughly updated to reflect dramatic changes in the industry, Bovine Medicine, 3rd Edition, offers practicing large animal veterinarians and veterinary students the most comprehensive reference to the core aspects of contemporary cattle health and husbandry available today. Featuring contributions from acknowledged experts from the UK and abroad, the new edition provides a wealth of relevant and practical information for the cattle practitioner which supports modern practice and industry needs. Accessibly written chapters offer in–depth coverage of all facets of modern–day cattle practice and education, professional and clinical skills, and dairy and beef cattle herd health. Provides information on such technical skills as performing an on–farm post–mortem, selecting appropriate antimicrobials, and optimising pain management. Other non–technical skills reflecting modern practice and industry needs are addressed including marketing and business organisation, population medicine, herd health management planning, and more. Combining accessibility with an unprecedented breadth of coverage, Bovine Medicine, 3rd Edition, represents an invaluable resource for practitioners and a definitive reference for veterinary students.