Practical Lambing and Lamb Care: A Veterinary Guide – Neil Sargison, James Patrick Crilly, Andrew Hopker

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Offers a thoroughly revised edition of this practical guide to all aspects of lambing and lamb care Presents an authoritative resource for anyone involved in the care of pregnant ewes and newborn lambs, especially sheep farmers and veterinarians Written by leading authors in the field Includes information on health problems, abortion, lambing management, obstetrics and much more ABOUT THE AUTHOR The authors Neil Sargison,  BA, VetMB, PhD, DSHP, DipECSRHM, FRCVS, is a Professor of Farm Animal Practice at the University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland; President of the European College of Small Ruminant Health Management. James Patrick Crilly,  MA, VetMB, CertAVP, DipECSRHM, MRCVS, is a Veterinary Surgeon at Larkmead Veterinary Group, UK. Andrew Hopker,  BVM&S, CertAVP, MRCVS, is a Lecturer and Clinician in the Farm Animal Practice at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Scotland. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface to the Fourth Edition vii 1 General Lambing Management 1 2 Specific Causes of Lamb and Kid Mortality 37 3 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing or Kidding: Ensuring Pregnancy in Ewes and Does 61 4 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing: Nutritional Management of Pregnant Ewes and Does 87 5 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing: Health Management of Pregnant Ewes and Does 101 6 Identifying Unwell Ewes and Lambs, Does and Kids 129 7 Legislation 139 Index 155   TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface to the Fourth Edition vii 1 General Lambing Management 1 2 Specific Causes of Lamb and Kid Mortality 37 3 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing or Kidding: Ensuring Pregnancy in Ewes and Does 61 4 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing: Nutritional Management of Pregnant Ewes and Does 87 5 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing: Health Management of Pregnant Ewes and Does 101 6 Identifying Unwell Ewes and Lambs, Does and Kids 129 7 Legislation 139 Index 155 Vazba: měkká Počet stran: 168 Nakladatel:  Wiley-Blackwell; 4th edition (6 April 2018) Jazyk: angličtina ISBN-10:  9781119140665 ISBN-13: 978-1119140665 Rozměry: 17 x 1 x 24.1 cm