Product Description
Trends in Emerging Viral Infections of Swine includes sections on global trade, vaccination regimens against new and emerging viruses, epidemiology and control, as well as significant new outbreaks like the West Nile virus. A contributor to
Diseases of Swine, 8th edition, Dr. Zimmerman has selected three additional editors with international expertise.
From the Back Cover
Trend in Emerging Viral Infections of Swine provides cutting–edge information on the key viral infections of swine, including emerging pathogens such as Nipah virus, Menangle virus, and porcine circovirus, and well–established pathogens such as classical swine fever (hog cholera) virus, foot–and–mouth disease virus, African swine fever virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, blue eye disease paramyxovirus, Aujeszky’s disease virus, and others.
The text is enriched with many illustrations, charts, and tables, and contains the latest information on:
- Recent outbreaks
- Basic and applied research
- Epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and control
The 70–plus contributing authors are internationally recognized experts actively working in applied and basic veterinary science and swine health in countries throughout the world. Their chapters will provide readers a current, comprehensive, and global perspective on viral diseases and their impact on swine production.
