Description: Biosecurity in Animal Production and Veterinary MedicineFrom principles to practice Author(s): Jeroen Dewulf, Filip Van Immerseel Format: Hardback Publisher: CABI Publishing, United Kingdom Imprint: CABI Publishing ISBN-13: 9781789245684, 978-1789245684 Synopsis Globally, the way the animal production industry copes with infectious diseases is changing. The (excessive) use of antimicrobials is under debate and it is becoming standard practice to implement thorough biosecurity plans on farms to prevent the entry and spread of pathogenic micro-organisms. Not only in farm animal production, but also in facilities where companion animals are kept, including in veterinary practices and clinics, awareness of the beneficial implications of a good biosecurity plan has raised. The book Biosecurity in Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine is the first compilation of both fundamental aspects of biosecurity practices, and specific and practical information on the application of the biosecurity measures in different animal production and animal housing settings. The book starts with a general introductory chapter on the epidemiology of infectious diseases, followed by a chapter explaining the general principles of biosecurity. Specific topics of biosecurity, including rodent and insect control, cleaning and disinfection, hygiene and decontamination of feed, drinking water and air, and measuring the biosecurity status of farms, are detailed in dedicated chapters. Explanations on the relevance of the implementation of biosecurity plans in order to improve animal health and performance and reduce antimicrobial usage are described, and a chapter on ways to motivate farmers to implement a biosecurity plan has been included. Practical chapters deal with biosecurity in the poultry, pig and cattle industry, horse facilities, dog kennels, veterinary practices and clinics and laboratory animal facilities. The book is a practical guide that can be used by farm and animal facility managers, consultants, veterinarians, animal caretakers, and people with an interest in prevention of diseases in animals. Academics and students will benefit from the book because it contains all relevant information on animal biosecurity.
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Book Title: Biosecurity in Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine
Item Height: 244 mm
Item Width: 172 mm
Author: Filip Van Immerseel, Jeroen Dewulf
Publication Name: Biosecurity in Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine: from Principles to Practice
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: CAbi Publishing
Subject: Zoology, Science, Veterinary Studies
Publication Year: 2020
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 1261 g
Number of Pages: 524 Pages
