Sheep and Goat Medicine

Sheep and Goat Medicine by Baird DVM MS DACVS, Aubrey N. (Nickie). hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780721690520.

This text is designed as a user-friendly textbook for the mixed practice large animal veterinarian. The text covers all aspects (medicine, surgery, theriogenology, and nutrition) of sheep and goats. Descriptions of common medical and surgical and reproductive procedures appear throughout the textbook enhanced by many photographs, diagrams, and charts. It covers all major body systems, herd health, physical examination, nutrition, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases. It is a practical, easy-to-read reference. The writing style is consistent and clear. Diverse, authoritative panel of contributors presents the most current information on the care of both valuable breeding stock and pets. Each body systems chapter follows a consistent, easy-to-follow format, Both surgery and medicine are covered in each body system chapter. Surgical procedures are superbly illustrated. Nutrition is a major part of sheep and goat care, and a dedicated chapter covers all aspects of nutrition in a practical way. Formulas for making sodium sulfite for testing passive transfer and Sheathers solution for fecal flotation are included-more examples of useful, practical elements in the book. Useful appendixes cover drugs and drug dosages, fluid therapy, and normal values and conversions, making this essential information easy to find.