Contemporary Cattle Raising and Technology for Preventing and Treating Cattle Diseases

Author: Zhang Weixian
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on cattle breeding and management, primarily introducing the biological and behavioral characteristics of cattle, types and breeds of cattle, breeding techniques, nutritional needs and forage, management and fattening techniques, processing technology of cattle products, farm design and construction. The second part emphasizes the prevention and treatment of cattle diseases, covering basic knowledge of cattle disease prevention and commonly used vaccines and drugs. It also provides detailed descriptions of the prevention and treatment methods for 38 infectious diseases, 27 parasitic diseases, and 50 common diseases of cattle. Metabolic and toxic diseases in cattle are also thoroughly explained. In the appendix, the pathological examination techniques of cattle, common physiological indicators, common treatment techniques for cattle diseases, and the preparation and conversion methods of common drug formulations, concentrations, and dosages are introduced in detail. The content of this book is comprehensive, systematic, up-to-date, and practical, with illustrations and photographs. It is aimed at the "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers" (), reflecting its practicality, advanced technology, and scientific rigor. It caters to multiple levels of needs, including popularization and improvement, and is suitable for reference by large-scale cattle farms (farms), "cattle boarding houses" management personnel, veterinarians and animal husbandry workers, cattle breeding technicians, and scientific personnel. It can also serve as a teaching material for agricultural and animal husbandry training programs and veterinary colleges for students and teachers.