The Practice of Sheep Veterinary Medicine

The Practice of Sheep Veterinary Medicine

A practical veterinary reference for veterinarians providing clinical and health-management services to sheep producers. It combines sheep production principles with guidance on reproduction, disease management, flock health, welfare, and economically effective control strategies, with particular relevance to extensive grazing systems.

Key Features

• Covers the practice of sheep veterinary medicine
• Explains the science and business of sheep production
• Focuses on flock health and disease management
• Covers sheep reproduction and reproductive health
• Explores disease development, diagnosis, and control
• Provides practical approaches to economically effective health strategies
• Addresses sheep production under extensive grazing systems
• Supports improved productivity and production efficiency
• Considers wool and meat production systems
• Promotes sheep welfare and healthy flock management
• Includes references for further scientific reading
• Useful for sheep veterinarians, producers, livestock professionals, and veterinary students