Bøger af Salvador Barker

Livestock animals may be affected by infectious diseases caused by parasites such as tsetse flies, ticks, mosquitoes, and Culicoides midges, or by microorganisms such as viruses, fungi and bacteria. Some of the examples of infectious diseases in animals include bovine virus diarrhea (BVD), tuberculosis, Johne's disease, and brucellosis. Infectious diseases in animals are caused due to factors such as the addition of new member to a herd and contaminated water. The assessment or diagnosis of livestock diseases is essential for detecting the cause and nature of the disease, which, in turn is essential for ensuring faster treatment planning. Livestock diseases are diagnosed using techniques such as analysis of blood, tissue, urine, or stool to detect the presence of proteins, antibodies, or general indicators of overall health. The first step in the treatment of the infected livestock animals usually involves isolating the affected animal from the rest of the herd. Additionally, the infected animals are also given anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. This book unravels the recent studies on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in livestock. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area of veterinary science as well as for experts.

Contagious and infectious diseases are those diseases of livestock that are caused by pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria and viruses. They can be transmitted from one animal to another, and can also spread from insects and vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, midges, and flies. Some infectious diseases may also occur due to the consumption of contaminated water or feed, or exposure to micro-organisms in the environment. Some of the common infectious diseases in livestock include foot and mouth disease, blue tongue, black quarter, pox, Johne`s disease, bovine rhinotracheitis, and theileriosis. The measures to prevent infectious diseases in animals are divided into three categories, which include animal husbandry, biosecurity, and vaccinations. The adoption of good practices of animal husbandry involve providing clean water, clean housing, good quality feed, and isolating the sick animal. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of contagious and infectious diseases of livestock and the recent researches on them. Those with an interest in these diseases would find it helpful.