Blowey, R. W.

A veterinary book for dairy farmers / R.W. Blowey. - Third edition. - Ipswich : Old Pond Publishing, [2011] - x, 468 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 26 cm

This edition originally published: Ipswich: Farming, 1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.A concept of disease, immunity and treatment -- 2.The young calf -- 3.The weaned calf -- 4.Rearing dairy heifers -- 5.The cow at calving -- 6.Metabolic disorders -- 7.Mastitis and conditions of the udder -- 8.Fertility and its control -- 9.Lameness and foot trimming -- 10.Diseases of the skin -- 11.Notifiable diseases, salmonellosis and zoonoses -- 12.Minerals, trace elements, vitamins and water -- 13.Miscellaneous digestive, respiratory and other conditions -- 14.Routine tasks and dealing with poisons.

The third edition of a this textbook gives advice on maintaining intensely-managed stock in first-class condition and on optimising productivity. The book offers advice for dealing with sick animals, including the uses of preventive medicine.

9781905523290 (hbk.) : No price 9781905523290


Dairy cattle--Diseases--Prevention
Dairy cattle--Diseases--Treatment
Farming and Country Life.
Veterinary medicine: large animals (domestic / farm)
Dairy farming

SF961 / .B57 2011

636.2 BLO