Pig Ailments

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This clearly written, non-technical book is essential reading for all those who own, or care for pigs. It covers all the principal diseases and abnormalities that occur in pigs. Written by an experienced veterinary surgeon and acknowledged specialist in pig medicine Covers all the principal diseases of breeding animals, both male and female Examines all major pig ailments and considers their clinical signs and diagnosis as well as their treatment, prevention and control Discusses those aspects of pig management that have an impact on the incidence of disease and which lead to a reduction in the productivity of the breeding herd

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Mark White is a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, with whom he is registered as a 'Specialist in Pig Medicine'. In 1993 he was the youngest veterinary surgeon to acquire the Royal College's Diploma in Pig Medicine. Mark is a specialist in pig diseases, a veterinary advisor on the subject and writes extensively for scholarly veterinary publications.