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Diseases of Swine

List of Contributors xi Editors' Note xxiii Acknowledgments xxv Section I Veterinary Practice 1 1 Evidence-based Practice of Swine Medicine 3 Evidence-based medicine, determining causation, impact of pig flow, synthesizing evidence for a diagnosis, conducting a field investigation, case management, 5 circles, client communication. 2 The Healthy Pig 29 Reference intervals, health pig parameters, reference population, swine health, physiologic parameters. 3 Behavior and Welfare 49 Definitions of welfare, normal vs abnormal behaviors, maternal behaviors, minimizing welfare impact of invasive procedures, feeding and drinking behaviors, human interactions, behavior responses due to disease, recognizing pain. 4 Effect of Genetics on Health 75 Genetic selection, heritability, resistance, phenotype, gene, trait. 5 Facilities and Environment 83 Effect of the environment on health, thermal conditions, air quality, disease transmission via ventilation, facility design for bioexclusion, filtration, technology for health monitoring. 6 Effect of Nutrition on Health 97 Nutrient requirements, body condition, energy requirements, vitamins, feeding programs, weaning transition, water quality, alternative feedstuffs, feedstuff processing, alternative feed programs. 7 Tools and Techniques of Practice 111 Common antemortem and postmortem sampling techniques including necropsy, cerebrospinal fluid collection, joint sampling, processing fluids, urine collection, feed sampling. 8 Overview of the Diagnostic Process, Diagnostic Tests, and Interpretation 129 How diagnostic tests are performed, advantages, and disadvantages; PCR testing considerations including quantitative interpretation; appropriate uses of genetic sequencing; sources of variation in test results, screening versus confirmatory tests, test cutoff values, appropriate applications of advanced sequencing technologies. 9 Infectious Disease Surveillance in Swine Populations 151 Designing a surveillance program, sample selection, assay selection, sampling strategies, using data to detect changes. 10 Biosecurity, Disease Control, and Elimination 169 Principles of biosecurity, outbreak investigation, hierarchy of control measures, specific interventions for farm exposures, disease elimination strategies, derivation of negative populations. 11 Anesthesia and Surgical Procedures in Swine 189 Catheterization techniques, IV fluid therapy, epidural injection, anesthetic drug combinations, and reversal agents; surgical procedures including castration, correction of prolapses, cystostomy procedures, cesarean section, fracture repair, tusk removal, abdominal and musculoskeletal procedures. 12 Drug Pharmacology and Treatment Management 215 Considerations for treatment, swine specific pharmacokinetics, residue avoidance, withdrawal management, establishing treatment regimens, impact of drug treatment on immunity, anti-inflammatory drugs, antimicrobial stewardship, drug toxicities, interpreting in vitro SIR interpretations, clinical parameters suggesting efficacy, pig treatment implications of antibiotic resistance. 13 Veterinarian, Consumer, and Public Health 239 Safety, foodborne illness, physical hazards, antimicrobial resistance, chemical hazards, agrotourism. Section II Body Systems 253 14 Cardiovascular and Hematopoietic Systems 255 Anatomy, pathophysiology, mulberry heart disease, anemia, shock, clinical pathology. 15 Digestive System 273 Interactions of microbiota, nutrition, immune system; anatomy, pathophysiology, gastric ulcers, hemorrhagic bowel syndrome, prolapses, hernias. 16 Immune System 303 Innate and adaptive immunity; cellular, humoral, mucosal and passive immune mechanisms, stress, nutrition, immunosuppression, vaccination; lactogenic immunity (humoral and CMI). 17 Integumentary System-Skin, Hoof, and Claw 329 Pathophysiology of skin, infectious conditions and non-infectious conditions; ear necrosis, porcine dermatopathy and nephropathy syndrome; pathophysiology of coronary band, foot and claw; traumatic and nutritional contributors to foot and claw lesions. 18 Mammary System 351 Structure and development, physiology of lactation, physiology of maternal immunity, pathophysiology of lactation dysfunction, mastitis, dysgalactia, risk factors. 19 Nervous and Locomotor System 375 Pathophysiology of nervous and musculoskeletal systems, muscle, bone, joint and eye; congenital abnormalities, splayleg, congenital tremor, myopathy, porcine stress syndrome, arthritis, metabolic bone disease, rickets, osteochondrosis. 20 Reproductive System 417 Control of estrus, pregnancy, and parturition; pregnancy diagnosis, dystocia, prolapse, discharge, male reproductive function and semen quality; laboratory investigation of abortion and reproductive failure. 21 Respiratory System 439 Anatomy, structure, function; nasopharynx (including tonsil) and commonly found common microbiota, pathophysiology. 22 Urinary System 457 Anatomy, structure, function; pathophysiology of infectious and noninfectious conditions. Section III Viral Diseases 479 23 Overview of Viruses 481 General characteristics of viruses, virus taxonomy, detection and characterization of viruses. 24 African Swine Fever Virus 499 African swine fever, African swine fever virus, viral hemorrhagic fever, domestic pigs, wild suids, pandemic, vaccine. 25 Astroviruses 513 Porcine astrovirus, mamastrovirus, swine, diarrhea, meningoencephalomyelitis, paralysis. 26 Caliciviruses 517 Vesicular exanthema of swine virus, porcine noroviruses, porcine sapoviruses, St-Valérien virus. 27 Circoviruses 527 Porcine circoviruses, PCV1, PCV2, PCV3, PCV4, postweaning, reproductive, porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome, PCV2 vaccines. 28 Coronaviruses 547 Transmissible gastroenteritis virus, porcine respiratory coronavirus, porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, porcine deltacoronavirus, swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus. 29 Filoviruses 589 Orthoebolavirus, Reston virus (RESTV), Ebola virus (EBOV). 30 Japanese Encephalitis Virus and Other Orthoflaviviruses 597 Japanese encephalitis virus, Murray Valley encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, others. 31 Herpesviruses 615 Pseudorabies virus (suid alphaherpesvirus 1, Aujeszky's disease virus), porcine cytomegalovirus (suid betaherpesvirus 2), porcine lymphotropic herpesviruses 1-3 (suid gammaherpesviruses 3-5), malignant catarrhal fever virus (ovine gammaherpesvirus 2). 32 Influenza Viruses 645 Influenza A virus, swine, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, vaccines. 33 Paramyxoviruses 665 La Piedad-Michoacan virus (blue eye paramyxovirus), Menangle virus, Nipah virus, porcine parainfluenza virus 1. 34 Parvoviruses 685 Porcine parvoviruses, porcine bocaviruses, canine parvovirus 2. 35 Pestiviruses 699 Classical swine fever virus, Bungowannah virus, bovine viral diarrhea virus, Border disease virus, atypical porcine pestivirus. 36 Picornaviruses 723 Foot-and-mouth disease virus, swine vesicular disease virus, encephalomyocarditis virus, porcine teschovirus, Seneca Valley virus, porcine kobuvirus, porcine sapelovirus, porcine enterovirus G, swine pasiviruses, porcine tottorivirus, parechovirus A. 37 Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (Porcine Arteriviruses) 769 Betaarterivirus, PRRS, PRRSV, acute infection, persistent infection, reproductive disorder, respiratory disease, immune suppression, vaccination, CD163, genetic resistance and resilience. 38 Rotaviruses and Reoviruses 797 Porcine rotaviruses, rotavirus A, rotavirus B, rotavirus C, rotavirus H, porcine reoviruses, mammalian reoviruses. 39 Rhabdoviruses 813 Rabies virus, vesicular stomatitis viruses. 40 Swinepox Virus 823 Swinepox, swinepox virus, SWPV. 41 Miscellaneous Viral Infections 831 Porcine adenoviruses, anelloviruses, torque teno sus viruses, bunyaviruses, hepatitis E virus, porcine endogenous retroviruses, togaviruses, eastern equine encephalitis virus, getah virus, Sagiyama virus, Ross River virus, porcine torovirus. Section IV Bacterial Diseases 849 42 Overview of Bacteria and Microbiota 851 Characteristics of genera, disease mechanisms, table of bacterial diseases, issues in the development of bacterial disease (normal microbiota, biofilms, dysbacteriosis), and understanding microbial census data. 43 Actinobacillus spp. 857 Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae - pleuropneumonia; Actinobacillus suis - septicemia, pleuropneumonia; Actinobacillus equuli - septicemia. 44 Bordetella 879 Bordetella bronchiseptica - non-progressive atrophic rhinitis, bronchopneumonia. 45 Brachyspira spp. 891 Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, hampsonii, suanatina - swine dysentery, Brachyspira pilosicoli - intestinal (colonic) spirochetosis, Brachyspira intermedia, murdochii - occasional colitis. 46 Brucella 913 Brucella suis - infertility, abortion, perinatal mortality. 47 Clostridia 929 Clostridium perfringens type C - necrohemorrhagic enteritis, Clostridium perfringens type A - enteritis, Clostridioides difficile - necrotizing colitis, Clostridium septicum, perfringens type A, novyi, chauvoei - cellulitis and gas gangrene, Clostridiium tetani - tetanus, Clostridiium botulinum - botulism. 48 Erysipelothrix spp. 947 Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, tonsillarum - septicemia, arthritis, endocarditis. 49 Escherichia 957 Neonatal E. coli diarrhea, postweaning E. coli diarrhea infections and edema disease, E. coli causing fatal shock, systemic E. coli infections, coliform mastitis, nonspecific urinary tract infections. 50 Glaesserella 997 Glaesserella parasuis - fibrinous polyserositis and arthritis. 51 Lawsonia 1009 Lawsonia intracellularis - porcine proliferative enteropathy, proliferative hemorrhagic enteropathy. 52 Leptospira 1023 Leptospira spp. serovars Pomona, Kennewicki, Bratislava, Muenchen, Tarassovi, Canicola, Grippotyphosa, Hardjo, others - abortion and stillbirths. 53 Mycoplasmataceae 1035 Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae - pneumonia; Mycoplasma hyorhinis - polyserositis, arthritis; Mycoplasma hyosynoviae - arthritis; Mycoplasma (Eperythrozoon) suis - anemia; other mycoplasmas - mostly non-pathogenic. 54 Pasteurella 1057 Pasteurella multocida - progressive atrophic rhinitis, pneumonia, septicemia. 55 Salmonella 1073 Salmonella Choleraesuis var. kunzendorf - septicemia, enterocolitis; Salmonella Typhimurium, Heidelberg, Typhisuis - enterocolitis; Salmonella Dublin, Enteriditis - meningitis. 56 Staphylococcus spp. 1089 Staphylococcus hyicus - exudative epidermitis; Staphyloccocus aureus - skin infections, mastitis, others. 57 Streptococcus spp. 1097 Streptococcus suis - septicemia, meningitis, others; Streptococcus porcinus - cervical lymphadenitis; Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis - arthritis; Other streptococci - various conditions. 58 Miscellaneous Bacterial Infections 1119 Actinobaculum (Eubacterium) suis - cystitis, pyelonephritis; Bacillus anthracis - anthrax; Burkholderia pseudomallei - melioidosis; Campylobacter spp. - subclinical shedding; Chlamydia spp. - enteritis, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, abortion, etc.; Enterococcus durans and hirae - diarrhea; Klebsiella pneumoniae - septicemia; Listeria monocytogenes - septicemia, encephalitis, abortion; Mycobacterium spp. - tuberculosis; Rhodococcus equi - granulomatous lymphadenitis; Treponema pedis - ear necrosis, other skin lesions; Trueperella spp. - abortion, abscesses, pyogenic sepsis; Yersinia spp. - enterocolitis. Section V Parasitic Diseases 1149 59 External Parasites 1151 Mange (Sarcoptes, Demodex), lice, fleas, mosquitoes, flies (myiasis), ticks. 60 Coccidia and Other Protozoa 1161 Coccidia (Cystoisospora, Eimeria), Toxoplasma, Sarcocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Balantidium coli, Entamoeba. 61 Internal Parasites: Helminths 1179 Nematodes - Gongylonema, Hyostrongylus, Strongyloides, Ascaris, Trichinella, Trichuris, Oesophagostomum, Metastrongylus, Paragonimus, Stephanurus and others; Cestodes - Echinococcus, Taenia, and others; parasiticides. Section VI Non-Infectious Diseases 1193 62 Nutrient Deficiencies and Excesses 1195 Factors contributing to nutritional diseases; nutrient deficiencies and excesses; clinical signs and diagnostic investigation process. 63 Mycotoxins in Grains and Feeds 1215 Aflatoxin, ochratoxin, citrinin, trichothecenes (T2 toxin, DON), zearalenone, and fumonisins. 64 Toxic Minerals, Chemicals, Plants, and Gases 1235 Minerals, feed additives, pesticides, toxic plants, gases; effects of water quality; toxic gases and ventilation failure. Index 1257

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A comprehensive reference covering all aspects of equine ophthalmology, perfectly suited to general practitioners and equine specialists alike The newly revised Fourth Edition of Equine Ophthalmology delivers a complete and authoritative guide to all aspects of equine ophthalmology. The book offers updated procedures, protocols, and therapeutics, with even more images. It features a reader-friendly tabular format focusing on frontline treatment and is aimed at all equine practitioners, from first opinion general practitioners to equine ophthalmologists. Readers will also find: <ul><li>A thorough introduction to ophthalmic examination and field techniques, as well as advanced ophthalmic imaging</li> <li>Practical discussions with the latest treatments for diseases and surgeries of the globe, orbit, adnexa, nasolacrimal system, cornea, lens, uvea, uveitis, and recurrent uveitis</li> <li>In-depth examinations of glaucoma, vision, neuro-ophthalmology, systemic disease, and national and international regulations on ophthalmic disease and medications</li> <li>Comprehensive review of inherited ocular disorders</li></ul> Equine Ophthalmology, Fourth Edition, is an essential reference for any practitioner treating ocular conditions in equine patients.

Equine Ophthalmology

Farm-poultry Doctor. Prevention and Cure of Poultry Diseases

Scalable Business Concept and Go-to-Market Strategy for an AI-Driven Proactive Animal Health Monitoring Application

This book brings together first hand accounts from advocates campaigning for farmed animals across the world. The farmed animal welfare movement is an intricate ecosystem built around many complementary theories of change, but, while the day-to-day approaches differ, the relentless drive to advocate on behalf of animals who cannot stand up for themselves is a unifying flame.Each story in this book is from an individual who pushed through hardship and challenge, accepted their position as the underdog, and continued to fight anyway. Fighting for Farmed Animals: Campaigning on the Shoulders of Giants shows that, despite being up against a powerful industry whose marketing and lobbying budgets vastly out scale their entire global funding, animal advocates have the power to bring down these giants and their cruel practices.Acting as a training tool and source of global inspiration, this insightful collection is an energising and informative reference for those working in animal advocacy, as well as those wanting to join the field. It also offers a fascinating insider account for animal lovers interested in learning about different avenues to support those most in need.

Campaigning on the Shoulders of Giants

Fighting for Farmed Animals

WHEN THE VET IS AWAY: A Comprehensive Goat Farming Health Handbook is a must-have resource for every goat farmer, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your goat-keeping journey. This comprehensive guide is your trusted companion when it comes to goat health and wellness. With an emphasis on preventive care, the book equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to keep your goats thriving even when the vet is not around.


In these pages, you'll find a treasure trove of information on essential goat care, from vaccinations and deworming schedules to recognizing signs of illness and managing common health issues. The book takes you on a journey through the intricate world of goat anatomy, helping you identify potential health problems early. It's a roadmap to creating a balanced diet that promotes optimal health and guides you on maintaining healthy hooves, a crucial aspect of goat mobility.


With expert advice and real-world insights, this handbook covers it all, from routine veterinary care to emergency situations. It's a goat farming guide, a veterinary care manual, and a preventive health resource, all rolled into one. Whether you're striving for a top-performing herd or simply want happy, healthy goats, WHEN THE VET IS AWAY is your trusted partner in achieving your goat farming dreams.

A Comprehensive Goat Farming Health Handbook

When The Vet Is Away

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Veterinary Medicine** Find practical, detailed, and quick veterinary information in this pocket-sized reference! Ideal for the clinical setting, Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, 4th Edition provides fast access to hundreds of veterinary facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures. Coverage includes key topics such as the physical exam, common diseases, emergency care, pharmacology, diagnostic procedures and imaging techniques, surgery and anesthesia, parasite identification, urinalysis, blood tests, and other lab work. A special section offers a guide to normal lab values. Written by expert clinician and vet tech educator Kristin Holtgrew-Bohling, this full-color guide makes it easy to find the information that is most useful in practice.<ul><li>Quick-access format is organized into 10 tabbed, color-coded sections, and makes it easy to find facts quickly</li><li>Valuable formulas, conversions, and lab values make it easy to look up the data needed to deliver safe and effective veterinary care</li><li>Information on topics such as dental imaging, surgery, and breathing circuits keeps you up to date on the latest techniques and equipment</li><li>Easy-to-read charts and tables summarize important information that vet techs commonly use but rarely memorize</li><li>Full-color photos and drawings illustrate procedures and tests, dental and surgical instruments, parasites, and urine and blood analysis</li><li>Convenient size easily fits in the busy vet tech’s pocket for use while on the job</li><li>Spiral binding allows you to lay the book flat or keep it open to a specific page, and durable pages can withstand everyday use in the clinical setting</li></ul><ul> <li>NEW! Updated drug information includes the newest pharmacologic agents and their uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects.</li> <li>NEW! New and updated images prepare you to perform routine procedures.</li></ul>

Mosby's Veterinary PDQ

Has an animal saved your life? Studying Arctic birds helped resuscitate those suffering from hypothermia. An ECG on the 150kg heart of a humpback whale has extended the lives of patients with heart failure.&nbsp; Understanding giraffes' long necks has led to improved asthma treatment.&nbsp; Learning how animals survive and thrive has led to life-saving advances for human health. But we still have a long way to go. Intensive care doctor Matt Morgan looks at why animals can be the key to understanding how our bodies work - and how to fix them when they go wrong.&nbsp;

How understanding animals can save our lives

One Medicine

Provides a comprehensive and practical reference for feline-specific diagnosis and management of common medical conditions The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition is a reliable, accessible reference to help veterinarians manage their caseload with confidence and clarity. With concise, clinically-focused chapters across a wide spectrum of topics, the book is an indispensable reference for any veterinarian treating feline patients, whether the case is straightforward or complex. Designed with ease of use in mind, this fully revised edition offers feline-specific information and advice to support fast and effective clinical decision-making. The sixth edition incorporates significant updates reflecting the latest developments in feline medicine, including advancements in feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), kidney disease, urinary tract disorders, and imaging. New chapters expand the book's scope to cover emerging areas such as pain management, triage and stabilization, complementary and alternative therapies, cats in laboratory animal science, and rehabilitation. The reorganized layout separates infectious conditions and clinical signs for faster navigation, while high-quality color images enhance understanding of diagnostic findings. Blending practical guidance with evidence-based insights to meet the daily demands of clinical practice, The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition: <ul><li> Contains 40 new or significantly revised chapters addressing emerging and evolving areas of feline medicine</li><li> Features dedicated sections on complementary and alternative therapies, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and cold laser therapy</li><li> Presents newly developed pain management and anesthetic protocols as well as emergency care guidelines for quick reference in urgent clinical situations</li><li> Integrates advanced imaging and up-to-date diagnostic techniques supported by numerous full-color illustrations and photos</li><li> Includes a companion website with additional web images and videos and downloadable client handouts for every chapter</li></ul> The Feline Patient, Sixth Edition remains a trusted and essential resource for delivering optimal feline health care. It is ideally suited for small animal and feline-focused veterinarians in both general and emergency practice, as well as for veterinary students studying feline medicine, internal medicine, and community practice.

The Feline Patient

A complete guide to the anatomy and physiology of farm animals, fully updated and revised In the newly revised ninth edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, distinguished veterinary professors Drs. Anna Fails and Christianne Magee deliver a comprehensive guide for animal science, veterinary technician, and pre-veterinary students and instructors seeking a well-organized and easy-to-understand resource. The new edition offers modified and refined learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, as well as a brand-new chapter on llamas/alpacas that highlights the significant species differences and explains the roles of these species in the wool and packing industries. Additional illustrations enhance comprehension and improve the anatomy sections of the book. New "Study Prompts," integrative application questions, are included in each chapter in differently colored text and stimulate understanding of the material. Finally, a reorganized companion website is included with the book. It integrates fully with the print text and provides supplemental content, including word roots, clinical cases, study and practice questions, and additional images, diagrams, and videos. Readers will also find: <ul> <li>An excellent anatomy and physiology resource for high school and undergraduate students in animal science, veterinary medicine, and zoology programs</li> <li>Comprehensive explorations of the anatomy and physiology of the cell</li> <li>Practical discussions of embryology, the skeletal system, and microscopic anatomy</li> <li>Complete discussion of the physiology of muscle and the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system</li> </ul> A valuable comprehensive resource for advanced high school and undergraduate animal science students in agriculture, pre-veterinary, and veterinary technical program, Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals will also benefit people practicing in allied professions and veterinary practitioners. Review from&nbsp;Jonathan Foreman, DVM, MS, DACVIM, College of Veterinary Medicine,&nbsp;University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Description This is the ninth edition of a book that has been in publication for 60 years. The previous edition was published in 2018. The book uses a body systems approach to present the pertinent anatomy and physiology of common domestic farm animals (e.g., horse, ox, sheep, goat, pig, poultry, llamas, alpacas). It is appropriately illustrated throughout with photographs and line drawings in black and white and in color where necessary or appropriate.&nbsp; Purpose The original author's purpose for this book was to provide foundational material intersecting both anatomy and physiology in a manner which would allow and encourage&nbsp;students to apply this foundational information in agricultural animals and farm applications. This ninth edition is intended to continue to provide this information at a level appropriate for students in the fields of agriculture and animal science, although veterinary technicians and veterinary students will also find this a useful text. These are worthy objectives that the book meets well. Audience The intended audience is animal science, veterinary technician, and pre-veterinary students pursuing education and employment in agricultural animal fields. Pre-veterinary and veterinary students will find the text useful in explaining and illustrating sometimes difficult concepts taught traditionally in the first year of most veterinary curricula. The book may prove particularly useful for students from non-farm backgrounds who struggle with many concepts of farm animal anatomy and physiology. For instance, rumen anatomy and function are completely foreign to most new first year veterinary students from urban or suburban backgrounds, but this book will help those students learn rumen anatomy and function more effectively. Features The text comprises 31 chapters, starting with three chapters on cellular function and embryology; 27 chapters organized by body systems; and two final chapters on poultry, llamas, and alpacas. New features of this edition include a chapter on new-world camelids, which are common veterinary patients in some farm settings. The other new features are the "Study Prompts" which are meant to help students process how the anatomy and physiology topics in the book apply to live animals they might encounter in farm situations. The book encourages readers to think about the prompts through additional study and then to seek answers, including accompanying additional learning resources, on the companion website. The website includes word roots, quizzes for self-assessment, answers and discussions of Study Prompts, and additional images including four videos. All figures from the chapters are available for downloading as PowerPoint slides on the website. This teaching feature is incredibly useful. "Clinical Extracts" are set in blue, not black, type as examples of situations where the application of basic anatomy and physiology principles might prove valuable in clinical cases. They function almost as pop-up "thought bubbles" reminding readers why the current topic is pertinent in a live-animal or clinical setting. Assessment This is a comprehensive text which can be useful for undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary students alike. There are many powerful illustrations comparing the same structure in the horse and ox, allowing students to view and learn to think comparatively rather than structuring their education strictly along species lines. This comparative approach should help to break down the silo approach that students, based on their personal experience and interest, usually use in learning anatomy and physiology when many of our domestic species have&nbsp;much more in common with each other than they have differences. Because it incorporates both anatomy and physiology, this approach allows greater intertwining of the two subjects of form and function than traditional texts which are usually aligned along strictly singular lines of either anatomy or physiology alone.

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

The perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot's much-loved books, with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim. With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work. Along the way a beloved cast of characters emerges, from the squabbling brothers Tristan and Siegfried to Herriot's hapless courtship and eventual family life with Helen Anderson. But it's the animals which are at the heart of Herriot's stories. Whether he's dodging a raging bull on a risky artificial insemination assignment, becoming pen pals with Tricki Woo the spoilt Pekingese pooch, or the inevitable trials and tribulations of lambing season, there's never a dull moment in Herriot's company. At times moving and often laugh-out-loud funny, The Wonderful World of James Herriot will delight fans old and new. 'I grew up reading James Herriot's books and I'm delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then' - Kate Humble, on the works of James Herriot

A charming collection of classic stories

The Wonderful World of James Herriot

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