This book focuses on diseases that affect cattle health and that have significant economic and public health implications. The subsequent chapters meticulously explore diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Lumpy Skin Disease, Rabies, Bovine Viral Diarrhea, Cow Pox, Buffalo Pox, Pseudocowpox, Bovine Papillomatosis, Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis, Malignant Catarrhal Fever, Ephemeral Fever, Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Anthrax, Bovine Tuberculosis, Paratuberculosis or Johne's Disease, Brucellosis, Black Quarter, Leptospirosis, Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis, Bacillary Hemoglobinuria, Actinobacillosis, Actinomycosis, Mastitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases of Cattle, Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex, Calf Diarrhea, Meat-borne Zoonotic Diseases of Cattle, Helminthic Diseases of Cattle, Protozoal Diseases of Cattle and H5N1 Infection in Cattle. Each chapter provides updated insights into disease etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods including molecular diagnostics and ultrasonography, and treatment strategies. It also covers advances in cattle breeding, genetics, and genomics for understanding disease resistance, as well as the application of genomic tools in breeding disease-resistant cattle. This book examines the integral link between animal health and public health, including discussions on the zoonotic aspects of cattle diseases and their impacts on human health. It emphasizes the One Health approach, highlighting the critical need for cooperation between veterinary and public health professionals in the control and prevention of diseases. As such, this book is useful for students and researchers of veterinary science.
Key features
1) Presents diseases that impact cattle health, which carry significant economic and public health consequences
2) Examines disease etiology, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment strategies, and preventive measures
3) Emphasizes the interconnectedness of animal health and public health, highlighting the significance of zoonotic diseases and their impacts on human health
4) Incorporates latest research findings and advancements in diagnostic techniques of cattle diseases
5) Covers advances in cattle breeding, genetics, and genomics for understanding disease resistance.
