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From the keeper of a family milk cow to the rancher overseeing a large beef herd, anyone who works with cattle has a vested interest in maintaining the animals' health. In most cases, the financial viability of a farm depends on the continued well-being of the farm animals. Large-animal veterinarians are in short supply and their bills can add up quickly, so it's often up to the farmer to provide routine health care. The Cattle Health Handbook is the essential medical reference for farmers and ranchers confronting day-to-day bovine health issues. Heather Smith Thomas, an expert on livestock with decades of first-hand experience, covers every routine situation and many not-so-common problems likely to arise on a cattle ranch or dairy farm. Three broad sections cover common diseases, ailments specific to certain body systems, and other ailments and injuries. Beginning with detailed information on how to detect signs of illness, the book progresses through the various causes of cattle health problems, describing symptoms and discussing prevention and treatment. Readers will find reassuring advice on handling bacterial and viral diseases; digestive and respiratory problems; eye, skin, foot, and mouth irritations; injuries and wounds; and much more. Thomas also helps farmers recognize when a situation calls for veterinary assistance. Case histories, real characters, and humorous anecdotes give the text a warm voice of authority. Primary income source or country hobby, cattle are unique; the people who care for them want their animals to be healthy and comfortable. For the first-time dairy farmer or the experienced cattle rancher, this reliable volume is a must-have resource.
About the Author
Heather Smith Thomas raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in Salmon, Idaho. She is the author of 10 books and thousands of articles on animal health care. Her books include Essential Guide to Calving, Getting Started with Beef Dairy Cattle, Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, Your Calf and Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle.
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Whether it be for a single cow or an entire herd, this is an excellent survey, Jun 13 2009
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Cattle Health Handbook: Preventative Care, Disease Treatments & Emergency Procedures (Paperback)
Any involved with cattle and many a rural library collection catering to farmers will find THE CATTLE HEALTH HANDBOOK an essential guide. It provides solutions to common problems in managing cattle health, discusses everything from common diseases to weather-related health issues, and packs in tips on handling accidents, injuries, and common problems. Whether it be for a single cow or an entire herd, this is an excellent survey.
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informative and interesting, April 15 2010
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This book was very informative and easy to read. It isn't crammed full of medical & scientific jargon that makes it hard to understand; it gives you the terminology that is essential and easy.One of my calves was recently ill and used to book to determine what signs there are for pneumonia and immediately gave the calf antibiotics. He is now fully recovered.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Useful book, Jan 15 2010
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Ce commentaire est de: The Cattle Health Handbook: Preventative Care, Disease Treatments & Emergency Procedures (Hardcover)
As a 3rd generation ranch family, this is a very helpful book. You don't need to be a vet to understand it but it isn't just a bunch of general information for the hobby rancher who doesn't know scours from pink eye.
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