Understanding parasite biology and impact is essential when giving advice on parasite control in farm animals. In the first review devoted to parasites of domestic cattle and sheep alone, this book provides in-depth, focused advice which can be tailored to individual farms. It considers the impact of parasites, both as individual species and as co-infections, as well as epidemiological information, monitoring, and diagnostic procedures. Supported throughout by diagrams and photos to aid diagnosis, it also reviews the basis for control measures such as the responsible use of parasiticides, adaptive animal husbandry and other management practices.

Excerpt from Internal Parasites of Cattle Young animals are, as' a general rule, the greatest sufferers from parasitic infestations and one's first efforts should be directed towards their protection. This is the underlying principle of sanitation. In areas where parasites are prevalent calves should be kept away from infested pastures at least for the first 6 months of then lives. They should be raised either in the barn, in dry lots, or on pastures on which no cattle, sheep, or goats have grazed for from 4 to 6 months. The calves should, of course, be well fed and cared for in order that they may make the greatest possible gains during that period. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Diseases and Parasites is a comprehensive animal health book for small-scale, emerging and commercial livestock farmers. The book will aid livestock farmers and agribusinesses to cope with the ever increasing animal health challenges in the livestock industry. The 198 page book, in full colour and extensively illustrated, is an indispensable source of information to assist farmers in matters relating to livestock management, nutrition, the most common diseases, plants poisonings and parasites of ruminant livestock. It highlights a number of highly effective remedies and vaccines for stock owners that can be used in consultation with their local veterinarians. The book covers vaccination and dosing programmes for all species as well as comprehensive details about the chemicals, methods of application and resistance problems with the remedies used for external parasites. A4, soft cover, full colour.