* One hundred fresh illustrations included, improving the range of signs presented. * Special emphasis on improvements in animal welfare. * Extensive upgrade to chapter on locomotor disorders. * Improved layout places images and relevant text closer together. * Terms updated with the latest nomenclature. * Inclusion of more lay terms and clarification of acronyms.

The ever-changing world of cattle farming requires farmers to be up-to-date with best-practice procedures and the latest advances in husbandry techniques. Now in its 4th edition, Roger Blowey's updated version of the acclaimed A Veterinary Book for Dairy Farmers deals with newly emerging problems in cattle farming, as well as covering the necessary knowledge required for maintenance and prosperity. In this practical guide to animal health and husbandry, Blowey highlights developments in established conditions, including lameness, Johnes, BVD, and mastitis. Other updates include the prevention...