The Health of Dairy Cattle

The Health of Dairy Cattle
ISBN-10
063204103X
ISBN-13
9780632041039
Category
Medical
Pages
359
Language
English
Published
2000-04-18
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Author
A. H. Andrews

Description

With the economic pressures on milk production, it is imperative that the cattle used to produce milk are kept as productive and healthy as possible. Effective veterinary care of dairy cattle will greatly improve a herd's productivity and keep disease to a minimum. This book is a practical guide to maintaining and improving the health of dairy cattle from birth until they leave the herd. It provides an understanding of lactation physiology, and discusses methods to reduce disease levels in the herd. Factors influencing production are discussed, including nutrition, lameness, fertility, mastitis, mammary development, genetics and housing.

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