Disease is an inevitable everyday risk for all those who keep cattle and very often it has a huge impact on the animal's welfare, as well as its productivity. This clearly written and easy-to-understand book covers the principal diseases and conditions that occur in cattle and is essential reading for all those who own, or care for, cattle. Enables the reader to clearly identify all the common cattle diseases Presents a practical, step-by-step description of how to examine an animal Examines all the body systems and the important diseases associated with each one Details the underlying processes involved in many common diseases in order to facilitate a logical approach to their treatment and prevention Helps the stockperson to decide whether they can treat a sick animal themselves or need to seek professional advice

Features and reviews in The Veterinary Times, Veterinary Journal and Veterinary Reviews. Reviews in Dairy Farmer, Farmers Weekly and Home Farmer magazines.

About the Author
Chris Watson MA VetMB MRCVS is a veterinary surgeon who has spent all of his working life in cattle practice. This has mostly involved working with dairy cows and has taken him through many of the intensive dairy areas of England including Gloucester where he has worked since 1979 in the Wood Veterinary Group. He has been a long-serving member of the British Cattle Veterinary Association. Chris continues to spend a considerable amount of time writing and teaching practical cattle medicine, as well as developing practical health initiatives for dairy herds. Resident - Gloucester


Book Information
ISBN 9781847971067
Author Chris Watson
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 722g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 20mm