The Handbook of Zoonotic Diseases of Goats

======================================================= THE HANDBOOK OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES OF GOATS Professional Veterinary E-Book ======================================================= BOOK INFORMATION ---------------- Title: The Handbook of Zoonotic Diseases of Goats Format: PDF E-Book File Size: Varies Category: Veterinary Medicine - Large Animal/Food Animal Medicine Specialty: Zoonotic Diseases, Caprine Medicine, Public Health Veterinary Medicine DESCRIPTION ----------- The Handbook of Zoonotic Diseases of Goats is an essential clinical reference that addresses the critical intersection of caprine health and human disease transmission. This comprehensive resource provides veterinary professionals with detailed, evidence-based information on the identification, prevention, management, and control of zoonotic pathogens affecting goat populations worldwide. As goat farming continues to expand globally for dairy, meat, and fiber production, understanding the zoonotic disease risks associated with these animals has become increasingly vital for both animal health practitioners and public health officials. This authoritative handbook systematically examines bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal diseases that can be transmitted between goats and humans, including brucellosis, Q fever, Rift Valley fever, caprine tuberculosis, orf, anthrax, leptospirosis, cryptosporidiosis, and numerous other conditions of clinical significance. Each disease entry provides comprehensive coverage of etiology, epidemiology, clinical signs in both goats and humans, diagnostic approaches, treatment protocols, and evidence-based prevention strategies. The text emphasizes practical biosecurity measures, occupational health considerations for farmers and veterinarians, and regulatory compliance requirements. Written by leading experts in caprine medicine and zoonotic disease control, this handbook serves as both a clinical decision-making tool and an educational resource. It bridges the gap between veterinary medicine and public health, offering crucial guidance for practitioners working in mixed animal practices, food animal medicine, international development programs, and regulatory veterinary services. The content is particularly valuable for regions where goats represent a significant component of agricultural economies and where close human-animal contact increases zoonotic disease transmission risks. KEY FEATURES ------------ • Comprehensive coverage of all major bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal zoonotic diseases affecting goats • Detailed clinical descriptions with differential diagnosis guidelines for accurate disease identification in field and clinical settings • Evidence-based treatment protocols and antimicrobial stewardship recommendations for managing infected animals • Practical biosecurity and disease prevention strategies for farms, abattoirs, and veterinary facilities • Public health perspectives including occupational hazards for veterinarians, farmers, abattoir workers, and laboratory personnel • Regulatory considerations, reporting requirements, and disease control programs for notifiable zoonotic conditions • Diagnostic testing algorithms, sample collection procedures, and interpretation of laboratory results for zoonotic pathogens TARGET AUDIENCE --------------- • Large animal and mixed animal veterinary practitioners managing goat herds and smallholder operations • Veterinary students and residents specializing in food animal medicine, public health, or preventive veterinary medicine • Public health veterinarians and epidemiologists involved in zoonotic disease surveillance and outbreak investigation • Agricultural extension officers, livestock development specialists, and animal health technicians working in goat production systems • Regulatory veterinarians responsible for disease control programs, import/export certification, and food safety oversight INSTANT ACCESS -------------- Download immediately after purchase Compatible with all PDF readers Personal use license included PRICE: HK$280.00