AUTOR/ES: Paul R. Greenough, FRCVS
ISBN: 9780702027802
AÑO: 2007
IDIOMA: Inglés
ENCUADERNACIÓN: Hardcover, Reference
PÁGINAS: 328
DIMENSIONES: 246 X 189 mm
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PUNTOS CLAVE: Laminitis and lameness are the most significant diseases afflicting cattle - Bovine Laminitis and Lameness : a hands on approach provides veterinarians, researchers and cattle producers with an invaluable and handy resource for managing these problems. With a focus on investigation and control of lameness at the herd level, this book offers guidance on containing situations before they become severe problems within the herd. Based on the most recent research, it also explains how animal behaviour and inadequate production management play important roles in increasing prevalence of lameness and other metabolic diseases. An exceptional book with a practical approach to managing bovine lameness and laminitis. KEY FEATURES Written specifically for people who work with cattle, the book addresses the problem of lameness to help them advise on incidents of herd lamenessIncludes detailed information on the anatomy of the foot as well as the pathology of the region and all conditions affecting the feet of cattleFeatures research on the recent advances in livestock production technologies that have implications for causing lamenessOver 450 colour images are used to illustrate many disease-producing lesions and add clarity to many other topicsAccessible content with concise and comprehensive descriptions makes finding important information easyColour coded boxes in each chapter highlight vital information in 3 areas: Key Concepts, Technical Comments, and Glossary terms
INDICE: Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Microstructure and Function of the Bovine Claw Chapter 3 Characteristics of Lameness Chapter 4 The Laminitis Syndrome Chapter 5 Nutritional Risk Factors Chapter 6 Cow Comfort, Behavior and Housing Chapter 7 Disorders of the Claw Capsule Associated with Laminitis Chapter 8 Pasture Managed Cattle Chapter 9 Water Chapter 10 Strategic Use of Micronutrient Supplements Chapter 11 Rearing Replacement Stock - Heifers Chapter 12 Genetic Selection and Conformation Chapter 13 The Downer Cow and Peripheral Neuropathies Chapter 14 Claw Trimming, Foot Baths, Restraint, Bandaging, Lifts and Shoes Chapter 15 Infectious Diseases and other Conditions Affecting the Interdigital Space Chapter 16 Other Conditions Affecting the Digital Region Chapter 17 Applied Anatomy and Simple Surgical Procedures Chapter 18 Disorders Affecting the Upper Limb Chapter 19 An Approach to Controlling Lameness in a Dairy Herd
DATOS DEL AUTOR: By Paul R. Greenough, FRCVS, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Surgery, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada