Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases of Livestock

Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases of Livestock

Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases of Livestock provides comprehensive coverage of newly emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases affecting livestock. It examines viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens, with emphasis on their epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, vaccination, and control.

Key Features

• Covers emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases of livestock
• Discusses viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens
• Explores disease pathogenesis and epidemiology
• Includes diagnostic and disease-management approaches
• Covers treatment, prevention, vaccination, and control strategies
• Examines factors contributing to disease emergence, including climate change, vectors, travel, and wildlife contact
• Addresses diseases with important public-health implications
• Useful for veterinary students, veterinarians, researchers, and animal-health professionals