Bovine Medicine E-Book

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 1928

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

Thoroughly updated to reflect recent changes in the industry, Bovine Medicine, 3rd Edition, offers practicing large animal veterinarians and veterinary students a comprehensive reference to core aspects of contemporary cattle health and husbandry.

• New edition of a classic text, featuring thoroughly rewritten text, with coverage shifted to the core aspects of everyday cattle practice
• Includes new focus on both applied skills and application of knowledge, along with many more full-colour illustrations than in previous editions
• Represents a toolkit of skills that will support the delivery of contemporary cattle practice
• Presents a seamless integration of information on husbandry, nutrition, and disease
• Written by a wide range of experts from around the world

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contributors

Preface

Section I: Modern Cattle Practice

Chapter 1: Sustainability and One Health

Introduction

What is the global impact of bovine production?

What are the opportunities for mitigation?

Environmental impact and public perception

Role of the veterinarian/animal scientist and future developments

References

Chapter 2: Modern Cattle Practice: a Blueprint for the Future

Introduction

Veterinary advisory services

Concluding remarks

References

Suggested further reading

Suggested website consulting (non-exhaustive)

Chapter 3: Education and Cattle Practice: ‘What Do We Do? What Should We Do?’

Introduction

References

Chapter 4: Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Audits in Cattle Practice

Introduction

What is evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM)?

What is evidence?

What skills do I need to practise EBVM?

Sources of evidence

References and further reading (Evidence-based veterinary medicine)

References and further reading (Audits)

Chapter 5: Practice-Based Clinical Research

Introduction

The research question and study hypothesis

Study design

Implementing the study

Publishing the results of the study

The REFLECT Statement and other reporting guidelines

VICH Good clinical practice (GCP)

Conclusion

Reference

Further reading

Chapter 6: Expert Witness

Introduction

Types of evidence offered

What is expected of the expert witness?

Structuring a report

Statements of truth

Clarity of instruction

Independence

Establishing and referencing evidence

Responding to a disclosed report

Appearance in court

Review

Changes in the law

Summary

References

Further reading

Further information and useful contacts

Section II: Practice Management and Professional Skills

Chapter 7: Practice Management – Developing a Progressive Veterinary Practice

Introduction

Essential requirements to develop a successful practice

Summary

Acknowledgements

References

Chapter 8: Veterinary Leadership and Communication Skills

Leadership and individualised communication strategies

Gathering information: three components

Explanation and planning: connecting it to the farmer's perspective

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9: Marketing, Promotion and Farmer Education

Understanding the challenges to effective marketing

Developing a marketing strategy for the practice

Summary

References

Useful web links

Chapter 10: Veterinary Equipment in Ambulatory Practice

Introduction

Chapter 11: The Practice Laboratory

Introduction

Clinical pathology

Microbiology

Parasitology

Reproduction

General laboratory equipment

Centrifuge time/speed needed for different fluids

Design of the practice laboratory (Figure 11.4)

References and further reading

Institutions providing recommendations for standard operating procedures for veterinary laboratories

Recommended list of texts

Chapter 12: Safety: Handling and Restraint of Cattle

Introduction

Understanding cattle behaviour

Handling facilities – the yards

Handling facilities – the crush

Handling facilities – equipment

Avoiding injuries

Conclusion

References and further reading

Section III: Clinical Skills

Chapter 13: Herd Health Investigations in Cattle Practice

Introduction

Define and describe the problem: What? Is it worth investigating? How much?

Generate hypotheses to identify potential causes for the outbreak by identifying groups for comparison – Who, When, and Where?

Collect additional data to test your hypotheses: necropsy, clinical examination, sample collection

Summary

References

Chapter 14: Diagnosis and Clinical Reasoning in Cattle Practice

Introduction

The diagnostic process

Clinical reasoning exercise

Conclusion

References and further reading

Chapter 15: Special Diagnostic Procedures

Skin

Cardiovascular

Respiratory system

Abdomen

Further tests on milk

Musculoskeletal system

CNS

Further reading

Chapter 16: Bovine Haematology and Biochemistry

Introduction

Sample collection, transport

Laboratory procedures

Haematology

Biochemistry

Interpreting results

A case example

References

Chapter 17: Post-Mortem Examination and Sample Taking in Cattle

Introduction

Post-mortem lesions

Tissue sampling – fresh tissues

Tissue sampling – fixed tissues

General guidelines for packaging and posting of tissue specimens

References

Acknowledgements

Chapter 18: Microbiology for Cattle Practitioners

Introduction

Reasons to test

Diagnostic sample collection

Diagnostic sample submission

Types of tests

Interpretation of laboratory test results

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Chapter 19: Epidemiology: the Important Concepts

Introduction

Diagnostic test evaluation

Quantitative assessments

Sampling

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Glossary

Chapter 20: Biosecurity

Introduction

What is biosecurity?

Biosecurity at the global level

Biosecurity at the national level – border protection

Biosecurity at the regional level

Biosecurity at the farm level – farm biosecurity plans

Farm biosecurity plan

Acknowledgements

References

Further reading

Chapter 21: Applied Clinical Parasitology for Cattle Practitioners

Introduction

Cattle husbandry and management

Cattle parasites

Parasite pathogenicity

Diagnostics

Antiparasitics

Farm health planning

Summary

References and further reading

Chapter 22: Cattle Poisoning: Principles of Toxicological Investigations

Introduction

Epidemiology of poisoning in cattle

Public health

Relevant legislation

Pathogenesis and pathology of poisoning in cattle

Classification of poisons

Common clinical syndromes associated with poisoning

Identifying harmful exposure

Investigating suspected exposure to toxic substances

Options for treatment, control and prevention of contamination

Food safety, public health, suspected adverse reactions

Laboratory investigations

Routine samples for confirming a poisoning incident

Common cattle poisons

Sources of additional information

Chapter 23: Antimicrobial Selection in Cattle Practice

Introduction

Antimicrobials

References and further reading

Chapter 24: Pain Management in Cattle Practice

Introduction

Pain

Reducing pain in cattle practice

Evidence for the effectiveness of analgesic drugs in reducing pain during and after castration and dehorning

References and further reading

Chapter 25: Bull Health and Breeding Soundness

Introduction

Bull selection and purchase

The Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BBSE)

BBSE conduct and criteria

BBSE outcomes

Genetic considerations

Bull libido or sex drive

Special considerations

Pathological conditions

Testicular hypoplasia

Testicular degeneration

Summary

References

Chapter 26: Euthanasia of Cattle

Introduction

Planning stage

Methods

Safety considerations

Emotional impact

Disposal

Large-scale euthanasia

References

Further reading

Section IV: Herd Health

Chapter 27: Important National and International Diseases of Cattle

The ‘old diseases’

Still there, and increasing in importance

Emerging diseases

Bibliography

Chapter 28: Population Medicine and Herd Health Planning

Introduction

Models of veterinary practice

Fundamental and auxiliary records for ‘top level’ and ‘drill down’ analysis

Benchmarking

Herd performance indicators

Herd economics and partial budgets

Conclusions

References

Appendix I(From Nordlund (1986))

Chapter 29: Welfare and Cattle Behaviour

Introduction

Welfare measurement

Major welfare concerns

Conclusions

References

Useful sources of information

Chapter 30: Rumen Health in the Dairy Cow

Introduction

Rumen acidosis

Case definition and clinical signs of SARA

Risk factors for sub-acute ruminal acidosis

Influence of feeding systems on risk of SARA

Diagnosis of SARA

Prevention and treatment of SARA

References

Chapter 31: Genetics for the Bovine Practitioner

Genome and genomic organisation

Origin of cattle – bovine phylogenetics and domestication

Genetic basis of modern cattle breeds

Parentage testing

Inherited diseases of cattle

Production traits

Disease resistance

Chromosomal anomalies

Samples for genetic testing of cattle

References

Chapter 32: Abortion and Perinatal Mortality in Cattle

Introduction

Stages of pregnancy

References

Section V: Dairy Cattle Herd Health

Chapter 33: The Prevalence and Cost of Important Endemic Diseases and Fertility in Dairy Herds in the UK

Introduction

Culling

Mastitis

Lameness

Fertility

Production disease

Endemic infectious disease

Youngstock disease

The farm audit

Conclusions

References

Useful sources of Information

Chapter 34: Dairy Cow Housing Audit

Introduction

Standard specifications

Measurables

Animal measurables