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En los países más industrializados la producción porcina ha experimentado una metamorfosis notable en las últimas decadas. Se ha pasado de modelos de producción pequeños y de gestión familiar a sistemas con enormes explotaciones, que basan su estrategia en un enfoque empresarial. En este contexto, las personas que se dedican al cuidado de los cerdos requieren cierto grado de especializacion, ademas de vocacion y amplitud de miras. A ellas va dirigida esta guia: una recopilacion de datos basicos y recomendaciones practicas que la convierten en el manual de referencia para ganaderos, encargados y trabajadores de las granjas de cerdos.

20% of visits to the veterinary may be due to otitis and although, in general, they do not represent a serious condition for the animal, they are very unpleasant and insidious processes if they are not treated suitably and guidelines for management and control are not established. This work presents a selection of clinical cases, in their majority of otitis, which can be diagnosed in dogs and cats, and completes the information with anatomic, etiopathogenic, clinical and analytical aspects. Finally, it gives advice about the external and systemic treatments that may be applied in each case.

Infectious bursal disease (also known as Gumboro disease) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by a small, hardy Avibirnavirus belonging to the family Birnaviridae which causes significant economic losses due to mortality, reduced performance and immuno-supression that lead to increased susceptibility to other diseases. The virus is resistant to a wide range of temperature and pH, although can be removed by most disinfectants. It is rapidly spread by direct contact between birds and can survi-ve for extended periods of time on inanimate objects, contaminated feed, etc. Currently, the disease has a worldwide prevalence and therefore it is not completely controlled. It is essential to know its main features to minimise the great economic impact which repre-sents for poultry farming. Thus, as veterinary surgeons have to face with this condition in their daily work, this hand-book performs a thorough review where the authors, highly qualified and experienced in dealing with this disease, supply visual resources (images, tables, flowcharts, etc.) accompanied by short pieces of text to describe the topic in an understandable and simple way. Therefore, the information included in this handbook helps the veterinarians to get overview of the topic so as to tackle it successfull

Who said that nutrition is boring? Not in this book! Here we have transformed nutrition into a series of graphic pages, with simple and concise text and several diagrams, drawings and images, by which the veterinarian can see all of the fundamental aspects of nutrition in dogs and cats. From digestive physiology and dietary behavior, the evaluation of body condition and morphometric measurements, to the characterization of the immediate principals and the description of the energy and nutrient requirements, this atlas is a succession of pages with an immense richness in information and visuals that will enable the reader to enjoyably deepen their knowledge about pet nutrition.

This book, structured according to the normal anatomical areas in radiological diagnostic imaging: abdomen, neck, thorax, limbs, spine and head, offers the key aspects of both radiographic interpretation and the diagnosis of diseases, as well as a special chapter with the most common diagnostic errors. Its more than 500 high-resolution images are accompanied by the necessary text to increase their descriptive value. In addition, the book is complemented by multimedia material, which can be accessed through QR codes located throughout the text. In this way, the reader can access different normal radiographic anatomy diagrams, both with and without the anatomical details identified.

Servet presents this innovative work written by two specialists in the field. A unique feature of this book is that it takes a holistic approach to the fields of dermatology and immunology, rather than approaching them as distinct subjects. In this way, different dermatoses are presented considering the corresponding immunological, immunopathological, and immunophysiological features. The combination of the two subjects makes this work an indispensable tool for readers, providing them with guidelines to tackle each pathology that are unique within the current literature.

This second volume of the Practical atlas of nutrition and feedingin cats and dogs is focused on the basics of cat and dog nutritionand food management at different life stages, such as pregnancyand lactation and the geriatric stage. It also addresses the specificneeds of puppies and kittens as well as sporting dogs.This book, like Volume I, is made of a series of double-page spreadswith comprehensive information and plenty of visuals that, byturning concepts into images, will enable its readers to further theirknowledge on pet nutrition in a pleasant manner.Who said nutrition was boring?

La "Veterinaria Grecorromana" es una obra de Historia de la Ciencia, centrada específicamente en el desarrollo del conocimiento de la medicina animal a partir de sus fuentes occidentales primigenias, concretamente en la cultura grecorromana. La obra supone la actualizacion y concrecion de los conocimientos mas actuales sobre el tema desarrollado, asi como la descripcion de los autores y obras escritas conocidas que han permanecido.

Diagnostic imaging techniques are increasingly important in veterinary medicine. Even if in the past they required a heavy investment, the truth is they are now more affordable and present in almost every vet practice. Radiography was the first technique to arrive and ultrasonography has undoubtedly come to stay. In fact, ultrasonography may provide invaluable information to confirm presumptive diagnosis if, and only if, the clinician is able to perform and identify the normal ultrasonographic appearance of organs, is familiar with variations from normal, and knows how to interpret them. The aim of this book is to provide veterinary surgeons with a visual guide to perform abdominal ultrasonographic examination in dogs, helping them disorders and assisting with the diagnosis and treatment.

This book provides a new insight on feline ultrasound in the daily practice. From cranial to caudal, the feline species has been thoroughly scanned, detailing for each body region the scanning technique, as well as the ultrasonography of both the normal and the diseased organ. In each chapter, key points highlight the special features of feline species, and help the reader to focus on the most important. A number of short ultrasound clips are also available in the electronic version of the book, increasing even more the interest of this book. An up-to-date text and a number of references to the latest studies

En este atlas se presentan de una manera gráfica y sencilla los mecanismosque intervienen en la respuesta inmunitaria del perro y del gato, y se describen las enfermedades de etiología infecciosa y parasitaria mas importantes, asi como las estrategias a seguir para su prevencion. Se pretende dar especial relevancia a los procesos patologicos de base inmunologica, tales como las alergias, las dermatitis o las posibles reacciones adversas a las transfusiones, asi como a la vacunacion. Este atlas aspira ser un apoyo para el veterinario en la presentacion de estos aspectos, tan relevantes y complejos, a los propietarios de los animales de una manera sencilla pero precisa. De esta forma, los propietarios podran comprender como se desarrollan algunas de las enfermedades mas relevantes de sus mascotas, los mecanismos inmunitarios de defensa y la importancia de la prevencion de las enfermedades mediante su vacunacion, lo que ayudara en la toma de decisiones ante una situacion concreta.

El objetivo de esta guía es ofrecer un resumen práctico del conocimiento actual sobre el síndrome reproductivo y respiratorio porcino (SRRP). La información aportada se basa en datos prácticos y clínicamente relevantes para ayudar a los veterinarios de campo y al personal de la granja interesado en la salud animal. La guia comienza con una breve introduccion y la importancia economica del SRRP seguida de su patogenia, epidemiologia e inmunidad. Asimismo, se describen las pruebas diagnosticas y las tecnicas de control de la piara, seguidas de una amplia exposicion sobre la bioseguridad para una mayor comprension de la transmision de la enfermedad, su control y su eliminacion.

Very visual handbook aimed at veterinary professionals and dealing with everything related to fleas and ticks, focusing particularly on clinical issues in dogs and cats. The first part is entirely dedicated to fleas (including their identification, life cycle, clinical signs derived from flea infestation, flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), and prevention and control measures, among others). The second part describes thoroughly everything that involves ticks infestation (including species identification and their geographic distribution, feeding behaviour, the biting process, diseases transmitted by ticks, prevention and control measures, etc.).

Using a simple and graphical approach this atlas addresses the mechanisms involved in the immune responses of dogs and cats, and describes the most important infectious and parasitic diseases, as well as the corresponding preventive strategies. A particular emphasis is placed on pathological immune processes such as allergies, dermatitis, and possible adverse reactions to transfusions and vaccinations. This atlas is designed as an aid to veterinary surgeons who wish to explain these important and complex concepts to pet owners in simple but precise terms. This will help owners understand the processes underlying the development of some of the most important diseases of their pets, the immune defence mechanisms involved, and the importance of disease prevention through immunisation, ultimately aiding decision-making in specific cases.

This second volume of the pet owner educational atlas about dermatology continues with the goal established on the first work: helping veterinarians in their communication with pet owners. This new work goes even further, as its contents go deeper into the specialty of dermatology and will therefore allow veterinary surgeons to consolidate and update their knowledge.

Atlas entirely dedicated to the most highlighted challenges of bovine reproduction in terms of ultrasound diagnosis. This handbook has been developed with a practical and visual approach, using many resources (images, tables, flow charts, etc.) to help readers better interpret the content. Furthermore, it has been written by a prestigious expert with a wide experience in this topic, who has depicted essential points to be tackled, such as physiology, sychronization protocols and reproductive pathology, including several clinical cases. The atlas format makes the contents understandable and accessible to readers.

El objetivo de este libro es describir un protocolo de trabajo práctico y accesible para la mayoría de los clínicos generalistas que diagnostican procesos oncológicos en su clínica. Su principal baza es combinar la experiencia oncologica clinica del dia a dia de un veterinario generalista y los conocimientos de un veterinario especialista en esta disciplina. La extensa coleccion de imagenes sobre los tumores por sistemas mas habituales en la clinica de pequeños animales, y tambien de especies no tradicionales, se acompaña de la descripcion de los aspectos mas relevantes de la clinica oncologica, como el abordaje diagnostico, la toma de muestras y envio al laboratorio y los principios de la cirugia de tumores.

This new volume of the Pet owner educational atlas collection on the cardiorespiratory system of dogs and cats pursues the same objective as the previous books: helping veterinary surgeons to communicate with pet owners. In addition, as its contents are focused on one single system, the specificity of the topics addressed will also help veterinary practitioners to consolidate and broaden their knowledge.

Atlas focused on the main uterine diseases affecting bovine species,with a practical and visual approach, and written by renowned authors with a wide experience in the study of these conditions and their management and control in the field. All the diseases included in this work (clinical metritis, clinical/subclinical endometritis, pyometra...) have been thoroughly reviewed to help readers better understand them and include the most updated information, emphasizing diagnosis and treatment. Numerous graphic resources (images, graphs, tables, flow charts) have been included to complement the information provided and make the contents more understandable and accessible to readers.

Avian influenza (AI) is an infectious viral disease mainly affecting birds. It is often causing no apparent signs of illness. AI viruses can sometimes spread to domestic poultry and cause significant outbreaks of serious disease. The aim of this handbook is to provide the most updated information (aetiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, control...) of these viruses with a practical and visual approach. The handbook has been written by prestigious and renowned experts with a wide experience in this field. Numerous graphic resources have been included to complement the information provided and make the contents more understandable and accessible to readers.