Swine Medicine - J. J. Zimmerman, L. A. Karriker and A. Ramirez

Swine Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to the Health and Management of Pigs

A Comprehensive Guide to the Health and Management of Pigs

Swine Medicine is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the health and management of pigs. Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides a thorough overview of all aspects of swine medicine, from anatomy and physiology to nutrition and reproduction.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage: Swine Medicine covers everything you need to know about the health and management of pigs, from the basics of anatomy and physiology to the latest advances in disease diagnosis and treatment.
• Expert authors: The book is written by leading experts in the field of swine medicine, who have decades of experience in both research and practice.
• Well-organized and easy to use: Swine Medicine is well-organized and easy to use, with chapters that are clearly divided into sections and subsections. The book also includes a comprehensive index, making it easy to find the information you need.
• Full-color illustrations: Swine Medicine is full of full-color illustrations that help to illustrate the concepts discussed in the text.

Why You Should Buy This Book

If you are a veterinarian, swine producer, or anyone else who works with pigs, Swine Medicine is the essential reference for you. This book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the health and management of pigs, and it is written by leading experts in the field.

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Table of Contents

• Part I: Anatomy and Physiology

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Swine Anatomy and Physiology
  • Chapter 2: The Integumentary System
  • Chapter 3: The Skeletal System
  • Chapter 4: The Muscular System
  • Chapter 5: The Nervous System
  • Chapter 6: The Endocrine System
  • Chapter 7: The Cardiovascular System
  • Chapter 8: The Respiratory System
  • Chapter 9: The Digestive System
  • Chapter 10: The Urinary System
  • Chapter 11: The Reproductive System

• Part II: Nutrition

  • Chapter 12: Introduction to Swine Nutrition
  • Chapter 13: Energy and Protein Requirements
  • Chapter 14: Vitamin and Mineral Requirements
  • Chapter 15: Feeding Management

• Part III: Reproduction

  • Chapter 16: Introduction to Swine Reproduction
  • Chapter 17: The Estrous Cycle
  • Chapter 18: Pregnancy and Parturition
  • Chapter 19: Lactation and Weaning
  • Chapter 20: Artificial Insemination

• Part IV: Health Management

  • Chapter 21: Introduction to Swine Health Management
  • Chapter 22: Disease Prevention and Control
  • Chapter 23: Vaccination Programs
  • Chapter 24: Biosecurity Measures
  • Chapter 25: Emergency Preparedness

• Part V: Common Swine Diseases

  • Chapter 26: Introduction to Common Swine Diseases
  • Chapter 27: Bacterial Diseases
  • Chapter 28: Viral Diseases
  • Chapter 29: Parasitic Diseases
  • Chapter 30: Mycotic Diseases
  • Chapter 31: Nutritional Diseases
  • Chapter 32: Metabolic Diseases
  • Chapter 33: Genetic Diseases

• Part VI: Appendices

  • Appendix A: Glossary of Swine Terms
  • Appendix B: Conversion Tables
  • Appendix C: References
  • Appendix D: Index