Pig Ailments: Recognition and Treatment by Mark White - The Accidental Smallholder

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This clearly written, non-technical book is essential reading for all those who own, or care for pigs. It covers all the principal diseases and abnormalities that occur in pigs.

Written by an experienced veterinary surgeon and acknowledged specialist in pig medicine, it's a well-illustrated guide to the ailments experienced by the pig, both as an individual and on a herd basis. Treatment, control and prevention of each condition are outlined.

Pig Ailments: Recognition and Treatment covers all the principal diseases of breeding animals, both male and female. It examines all major pig ailments and considers their clinical signs and diagnosis as well as their treatment, prevention and control. Discusses those aspects of pig management that have an impact on the incidence of disease and which lead to a reduction in the productivity of the breeding herd.