Diseases of Swine, 9e is divided into 5 sections: Physical Examination and Diagnosis, Viral Diseases, Bacterial Diseases, Miscellaneous Conditions, and Veterinary Practice. The ninth edition reflects changes to our knowledge and management of swine diseases and addresses recent research and progress in the field. More than 100 distinguished and widely recognized contributing authors bring the latest information to this new edition. With liberal use of illustrative materials--275 high quality illustrations and black and white photographs and more than a dozen color images--Diseases of Swine, 9e offers unparalleled coverage and is an indispensable reference for the veterinary practitioner, from the new graduate to the seasoned swine practitioner.

This new edition is an indispensable and up-to-date reference text that belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in swine production, health and management. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Synopsis
The eighth edition of "Diseases of Swine" includes much new information. More than 120 authors, many of them new to this edition, contribute to the book's 76 chapters. The new edition offers greater utility to practitioners by providing assistance in diagnostic investigation (with charts on differential diagnoses with the full range of clinical symptoms and presenting signs, including porcine reproductive and respiratory syndromes and other emerging diseases) and assistance in developing herd health strategies. In addition, the chapter on genetics now includes the application of generic markers and DNA mapping. The section on porcine reproductivity and respiratory syndrome offers comprehensive information and is written by both US and European researchers with contributions by highly experienced outbreak and chronic infection veterinary practitioners.

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