Practical Guide For Cattle Veterinarians
$200.00
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By Cathy Thompson, BVSc
A must-have resource for every cattle veterinarian, this book is designed to be practical, easy to navigate and full of real-world knowledge gained over 30+ years in the field.
Large animal veterinarians often work alone, with few opportunities to observe their colleagues in action. The Practical Guide for Cattle Veterinarians bridges that gap—offering step-by-step techniques, real-world case studies and expert advice to help both experienced vets and new graduates handle the most common cattle health challenges with confidence.
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What's Inside?
✅ 1000+ photos, case studies and anecdotes for real-world reference
✅ Covers 50+ common cattle conditions and diseases
✅ Step-by-step techniques for calvings, prolapses, lameness, down cows and more
✅ “Tips for New Grads” section with practical advice for early-career vets
✅ A must-have for quick decision-making in the field
A Practical, Easy-to-Use Format
The book is structured to help you find information quickly when you need it most:
🔹 Presenting Symptoms: A quick-reference guide listing common symptoms farmers report, like "bloated" or "crook eye," along with potential causes.
🔹 Summary Pages (“Panic Pages”): One-page overviews of critical conditions, including calvings, down cows, lame cows and prolapses—perfect for an at-a-glance refresher in the field.
🔹 Alphabetical Condition Index: A clear, easy-to-navigate list of conditions and diseases, each covered in depth with sub-sections for larger topics.
🔹 Essential Starting Points: Sections on physical and chemical restraint, facilities and safety providing crucial guidance before diving into treatment techniques.
🔹 Real-World Techniques: The methods outlined are practical and proven, but not the only way to approach cases—vets are encouraged to adapt and refine their techniques as they gain experience.
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