Diseases of Swine 12th Edition - December 4, 2025

The Gold Standard in Swine Health and Disease, 12th Edition

This newly revised Twelfth Edition is a comprehensive and detailed reference on swine health and disease. It offers swine health specialists the information and knowledge they need to effectively respond to and treat pig diseases, providing coverage of individual pig and herd health for addressing diseases at the farm, local, regional, and global levels.

Key Features

• Improved Organization: The book has improved organization and ease of access, allowing readers to quickly find the information they need.
• New and Updated Chapters: The new edition includes new and updated chapters on surveillance, monitoring, and biosecurity, as well as information concerning newly emerged and transboundary infectious agents.
• Herd Evaluation: It provides a thorough introduction to herd evaluation and considerations of pig behavior and welfare.
• Environmental Health: The book offers comprehensive explorations of environment and health, including recommended air temperatures, minimum ventilation rates, and more.
• Practical Discussions: It includes practical discussions on the differential diagnosis of disease and complete coverage of drug pharmacology, therapy, and prophylaxis.
• Expert Authorship: With contributions and updates from more than 100 international experts in swine health, this edition of Diseases of Swine is the definitive reference for swine health and disease.
• Target Audience: Written for practicing swine veterinarians, academicians, and veterinary students, the book will also benefit professionals working with agencies responsible for swine health, public health, or zoonotic diseases.