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The spectacular increase that pig production has experienced in recent years has generated a significant demand for information on the management and operation of pig farms. This book aims to update knowledge and showcase the latest developments relating to the management of porcine farrowing units
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a condition that causes significant economic losses in cattle farms. This book on BRD is divided into five chapters, in which important aspects such as epidemiology, predisposing factors, main pathogens involved, diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment are addressed. A comprenhensive review to have at hand for all the bovine veterinary surgeons.
How is the due date estimated? How do we know when the cow begins the prepartum period? When is professional assistance required? These are some of many questions that may arise during calving. For this reason, Servet has decided to publish this book that answers the main questions regarding calving in a simple and easy way. In this original book, you will find the essential features that need to be taken into consideration during gestation, calving and the postpartum period in order to deal with calving successfully, avoid dystocia and increase the survival rate of the calves.
The cow’s peripartum period from a practical and dynamic point of view, explained through theoretical explanations and a huge collection of clinical cases. Normally, disorders or conditions occurring in the peripartum period are not independent events; they are the result of the interaction of several events occurring over time. The authors highlight here the importance of assessing bovine pathologies as a whole. It is the only manner for the clinician to anticipate conditions that may appear during the peripartum period.
This book is part of the Servet Clinical Guides collection, in which each volume compiles the most relevant material on the subject matter covered. This volume focuses on dermatology and is centered on the management of allergic patients. This new collection was created with the objective of helping veterinary surgeons during consultations and providing them with useful information to establish a good relationship with clients. The goal is to give answers to owners’ most frequently asked questions in order to guide them in the best possible manner, as well as to help veterinary surgeons ensure owners complete the patients’ prescribed treatments and maintain effective clinical monitoring of all processes.
This book provides a comprehensive review of in ovo techniques and treatments in poultry eggs, which are aimed at improving embryonic development and decreasing economic losses in poultry farms. The book is divided into four chapters, which address the basics of in ovo techniques and sites of in ovo injection, nutrient utilisation for the development of the chick embryo, the role of early in ovo feeding for the chick embryo, and applications of in ovo technology for various nutrients and biological supplements in poultry.
The second edition of this book presents veterinary professionals with practical solutions to specific situations they may encounter due to new tendencies influencing the sector. The author gives clear, straightforward, and yet dynamic explanations of topics such as market research, how to form a team and retain staff, business plans and protocols, or how to control expenditure. The book has also been updated with the know-how required to get the most out of the new technologies and digital tools now available to veterinary practices (social media, digital marketing, etc.). The book aims to introduce veterinary professionals who own a practice to the management skills that can empower them to become cutting-edge veterinary entrepreneurs.
