Sheep and goats are farmed worldwide for meat, milk, skins and wool. This diverse range of uses means that many people rely on these animals as a source of income, food and warm clothing, though they can also be kept as pets. With an accessible structure designed for use in the field, this book provides a general veterinary guide to treating common conditions in these animals. It addresses veterinary medicines and their uses, on-site surgery, equipment, normal values and vital signs, vaccination, nutrition, dental treatment, poisoning and dermatology. Worldwide disease conditions are also covered in detail, with a particular focus on the welfare of the animal and economic reality. A valuable field guide for the veterinary practitioner, this book is also essential reading for veterinary students.

Ideal for Veterinary practitioners, students, sheep and goat breeders and farmers.

CONTENTS:

SECTION ONE: Breeds
SECTION TWO: Behaviour and Restraint 
SECTION THREE: Vital Signs and Sample Taking 
SECTION FOUR: Simple Diagnostic Tests 
SECTION FIVE: Veterinary Equipment 
SECTION SIX: Veterinary Medicines 
SECTION SEVEN: Vaccines 
SECTION EIGHT: Sedation, Anaesthesia, Surgical Conditions and Euthanasia 
SECTION NINE: Nutrition and Metabolic Conditions
SECTION TEN: Gastroenteric System 
SECTION ELEVEN: Respiratory and Circulatory System 
SECTION TWELVE: Urinary System
SECTION THIRTEEN: Reproductive System 
SECTION FOURTEEN: Neurological System 
SECTION FIFTEEN: Locomotory System 
SECTION SIXTEEN: Skin Conditions 
SECTION SEVENTEEN: Poisons
SECTION EIGHTEEN: Sudden Death and Post-mortem Techniques 
SECTION NINETEEN: Zoonotic Diseases 
SECTION TWENTY: Herd and Flock Health Plans