Sheep Flock Health: A Planned Approach
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Sheep Flock Health: A Planned Approach
Author: Neil Sargison
ISBN: 9781405160445
Pages: 480
Format: 17 X 25
Binding: Hardback
Pub. Year: 2008
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
* 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
Table of Contents
Preface.
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
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