Sheep Flock Health
A Planned Approach
1. Auflage April 2008
476 Seiten, Hardcover
Praktikerbuch
Kurzbeschreibung
Sheep Flock Health: a planned approach is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of production limiting diseases in sheep. The problem-based approach helps both farmers and veterinary practitioners identify health problems. The focus is on good management practices to prevent disease in the first place and to optimise production. The emphasis is on overall flock health rather than treatment of individual animals.
Sheep Flock Health: a planned approach is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of production limiting diseases of sheep. The problem-based approach helps both farmers and veterinary practitioners identify health problems. The focus is on good management practices to prevent disease in the first place and to optimise production. The emphasis is on overall flock health rather than treatment of individual animals.
* Supports decision making for sheep flock health management
* Promotes a planned approach to reduce the risk of disease
* Provides an immediate source of reference when considering a sheep flock health issue
Abbreviations.
1. The Lambing Percentage.
2. Lamb Growth.
3. Unexpected Disease or Death.
4. Ill Thrift in Adult Sheep.
5. Lameness.
6. Neurological Diseases.
7. Skin and Eye Diseases.
Appendix A. Exotic and Notifiable Diseases.
Appendix B. Overview of the Structure and Economics of the UK Sheep Industry.
Index
