The new 10th edition of this well-respected reference includes thoroughly revised and reviewed information with content on new diseases for the most up-to-date information on diseases effecting sheep, pigs, goats, horses, and cattle. Divided into two sections, General Medicine and Special Medicine, the book covers topics ranging from the clinical examination and manifestation of disease in organ systems to specific diseases of the large animal species. - Includes important information essential to any large-animal veterinarian, especially those working with horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, or goats. - User-friendly format allows the reader to quickly absorb key information. - Quick review/synopsis sections for complex diseases make important information easy to find. - Features content on major diseases of all countries, including foreign animal and emerging diseases.
What's New: All chapters revised to current literature (updates since 2000)
New Chapter on diseases associated with prions, identifying important emerging diseases
New main author - a recognized authority on internal medicine of ruminant species with extensive clinical experience and scientific publications
Retention of most ninth edition contributing authors but the addition of recognized international authorities on pig diseases; toxicological disease in animals; and diseases associated with artropod parasites
Several new illustrations including sonograms