The Handbook of Zoonotic Diseases of Goats (EPUB)

By Tanmoy Rana Goats are the predominant domestic livestock, and certainly the predominant small ruminant, in most of Asia, Africa and the warmer parts of Europe. Important for meat, milk, fibre and leather production, their widescale production and husbandry allows many opportunities for the spread of disease between livestock and their keepers.Taking a One Health approach to the issue, this book provides clear, accurate and comprehensive coverage of the zoonotic diseases of goats. Including information on aetiology, the epidemiology and transmission cycle, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention and control strategies, the book:- Helps readers quickly locate information about the disease’s severity, mode of spread, treatment, andsafety precautions;- Discusses the importance of educating animal owners about the public health implications of zoonotic diseases;- Reviews bacterial, viral, parasitic, rickettsial, and fungal diseases.An invaluable resource for veterinary practitioners and public health experts around the world, this book also provides a useful reference for researchers and students of animal disease and human health.Key Points* Fully comprehensive coverage of zoonoses in relation to goats, covering bacterial, parasitic, viral and fungal diseases* A One Health perspective of disease, applicable for animal and human health experts* Reviews disease severity, spread, treatment and necessary safety precautions
Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CABI (November 15, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 180062283X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800622838