Eleanor Clark

Cattle Health: Preventive Care and Disease Management Eleanor Clark

Cattle are the large domesticated animals that are primarily raised as livestock for meat, milk and leather. Cattle health is looked after under the field of animal welfare. It includes the observation of both mental and physical state of the cattle. It is ensured that the animals are safe, healthy, and are expressing their innate behavior. Cattle can develop and catch various serious diseases such as bluetongue, foot rot and blackleg. These diseases are studied under the veterinary discipline known as buiatrics. Disease prevention, nutrition, appropriate shelter and veterinary treatment are a few of the major concerns that are associated with cattle health. The topics included in this book on cattle health are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It provides comprehensive insights into the field of preventive care and disease management for cattle. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.