Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Livestock (2 volume set) - Hardcover

Lefèvre, P; Blancou, J; Chermette, R; Uilenberg, Gerritt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2743008725 ISBN 13: 9782743008727

Publisher: Technique et Documentation, 2010

Synopsis

In recent years infectious livestock diseases have swept across many countries, often with dramatic consequences for animal and public health. With climatic changes modifying the distribution of vector-born diseases, emerging novel pathogens can spread rapidly in new areas, at the same time as resistance spreads in places where they are established. This calls for new approaches for the control of parasitic diseases.

These two volumes present in detail over 130 viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases of large livestock species from all over the world, accompanied by very valuable and informative illustrations and photographs. Particular attention is also paid to the role of wildlife in their epidemiology, stressing the potential zoonotic characteristics of diseases where applicable and their effects on humans.

About this title

About the Authors

Pierre-Charles Lefèvre is at the French Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Rural Affairs.

Jean Blancou is at the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Rene Chermette is at the Alfort National Veterinary School.

Gerrit Uilenberg is formerly Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Utrech (The Netherlands) and formerly scientific director for animal health of CIRAD-EMVT.

Edition details

• Publisher: Technique et Documentation
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2743008725
• ISBN 13: 9782743008727
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 2080