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Product Description Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine―from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. This highly practical, concise handbook is designed for frequent reference, and is suitable for all those treating and keeping goats. Provides information on to predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to a wider and more international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants Incorporates the impact of new developments in goat diseases, such as the geographical spread of exotic diseases into new regions Review "The fourth edition of Diseases of the Goat is an excellent reference for small ruminant practitioners. The layout is easy to use for quick reference. I found the tables particularly helpful in summarizing certain conditions, especially for busy practitioners who find reading large amounts of information cumbersome...Overall, this book will be a great addition to the reference libraries of practitioners who treat the occasional goat or need a daily reference for goat medicine." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 15/03/2017) From the Inside Flap Featuring numerous updates and revisions, the new 4th Edition of Diseases of the Goat is the ideal go-to tool for any veterinarian treating goats. This highly practical, concise handbook presents all aspects of goat medicine—from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. New to this edition: Provides information on predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair Features the latest information on a variety of exotic diseases and their geographic spread in recent years—including outbreaks of tuberculosis and previously unseen diseases of domesticated goats Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to an international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants Compact, practical, and thoroughly up to date, Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, enhances its reputation as an invaluable handy reference guide for veterinarians and all those involved in the health concerns of caprine animals. From the Back Cover Featuring numerous updates and revisions, the new 4th Edition of Diseases of the Goat is the ideal go-to tool for any veterinarian treating goats. This highly practical, concise handbook presents all aspects of goat medicine―from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. New to this edition: Provides information on predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair Features the latest information on a variety of exotic diseases and their geographic spread in recent years―including outbreaks of tuberculosis and previously unseen diseases of domesticated goats Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to an international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants Compact, practical, and thoroughly up to date, Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, enhances its reputation as an invaluable handy reference guide for veterinarians and all those involved in the health concerns of caprine animals. About the Author John Matthews BSc in Biochemistry, BVMS, MRCVS, is a recently retired partner in a veterinary practice in Chelmsford, UK. He has a particular interest in caprine medicine, having kept goats for over 35 years. He is an Honorary Veterinary Surgeon for the British Goat Society and Past President of the Goat Veterinary Society.