This comprehensive book integrates new technology and concepts that have been developed in recent years to manage dairy farms in a profitable manner. The approach to the production of livestock and quality milk is multidisciplinary, involving nutrition, reproduction, clinical medicine, genetics, pathology, epidemiology, human resource management and economics. The book is structured by the production cycle of the dairy cow covering critical points in cow management. Written and edited by highly respected experts, this book provides a thoroughly modern and up-to-date resource for all those involved in the dairy industry.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Dairy Production Medicine would make an excellent addition to every dairy practitioner’s library.” ( Journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association , 15 March 2013) “This is a one-of-a-kind book that successfully brings together the important aspects of a dairy cattle production system. Although it does not go into great detail about every aspect of dairy production medicine and systems, it does provide a good foundation to build on.” ( Doddy’s , 20 April 2012) “Written and edited by highly respected experts, the book is structured by the production cycle of the dairy cow, covering all the critical points in cow management. Integrating the latest technology and ideas, it is an essential resource of all those involved in the dairy industry.” (UK Vet (Livestock), 1 January 2012)
From the Back Cover
Dairy Production Medicine presents a multidisciplinary approach to the production of livestock and quality milk, involving nutrition, reproduction, clinical medicine, genetics, pathology, epidemiology, human resource management and economics. These disciplines work in concert to harmonize the management of the individual dairy to obtain maximum profit while promoting animal welfare and food safety. Written and edited by highly respected experts, the book is structured by the production cycle of the dairy cow, covering all the critical points in cow management. Integrating the latest technology and ideas, it is an essential resource for all those involved in the dairy industry.
Key features
Integrates a number of disciplines and specialties of veterinary medicine into dairy cattle production systems
Discusses nutrition, reproduction, clinical medicine, genetics, pathology and epidemiology
Also includes chapters on economics and human resource management
Provides up to date information on all the latest developments in the field
Written and edited by highly respected experts
About the Author
Carlos A. Risco is Professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. Pedro Melendez Retamal is Professor at the University of Santo Tomas College of Veterinary Medicine, Vina del Mar, Chile.
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