Overview
Sheep and goats are farmed throughout the world for meat, fibre, milk and leather. These small ruminants are very susceptible to external parasites, which has significant implications for their health and welfare as well as the quality and value of the end products for which they are farmed. This book gives practical guidance on preventing and controlling ectoparasites that contribute to disease and infection in sheep and goats, discussing types of parasites, the diseases they cause and what methods of control are available, as well as wider implications such as animal welfare and environmental impacts.
Full Product Details
Author: Peter Bates (formerly VLA, UK) ,
Peter Bates
Publisher: CABI Publishing
Imprint: CABI Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 17.20cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 24.40cm
Weight: 0.700kg
ISBN: 9781845936648
ISBN 10: 1845936647
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 10 February 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
External Parasites of Small Ruminants: A Practical Guide to their Prevention and Control offers a guide to preventing and controlling ectoparasites that contribute to diseases in sheep and goats, and is a pick for goat and sheep herders, farmers, and veterinary collections alike. It provides chapters focusing on the main problems and how to control them, including economic and animal welfare issues as well as an assessment of environmental impacts. Large animal vets will find this packed with detailed information, black and white illustrations, and much more. External Parasites of Small Ruminants offers a wide-ranging set of insights recommended for farming and veterinary holdings alike.
External Parasites of Small Ruminants: A Practical Guide to their Prevention and Control offers a guide to preventing and controlling ectoparasites that contribute to diseases in sheep and goats, and is a pick for goat and sheep herders, farmers, and veterinary collections alike. It provides chapters focusing on the main problems and how to control them, including economic and animal welfare issues as well as an assessment of environmental impacts. Large animal vets will find this packed with detailed information, black and white illustrations, and much more. External Parasites of Small Ruminants offers a wide-ranging set of insights recommended for farming and veterinary holdings alike.-- California Bookwatch (7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Peter Bates was with the Veterinary Laboratories Agency, UK.
