Natural Remedies For Sheep

Gives plain and easy to understand symptoms then goes onto the treatment with Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies. This is a effort to prevent these remedies from being lost in history. The end part of the book has a Herbal, Homeopathic and Essential Oils reference sections giving you a all in one tool for working in the field

Natural Remedies for Sheep has been updated with a Global Warming Section so as to allow you to prepare for the future. The new section mainly concentrates on Heat Stress to Sunstroke along with symptoms and what to do. We look into the changes needed to cope into the future and how to cope with the potential fires which some of us are dealing with now. Other than that the books remain the same giving you Herbal, Homoeopathic and Essential Oil remedies and treatment throughout the body systems, starting with the all the body systems such as the Digestive System and Infectious Diseases along with the Vitamins and Minerals.

Authoritative yet easy to read, Sheep and Goat Medicine, 2nd Edition covers all the latest advances in sheep and goat medicine, including medical treatment, surgery, theriogenology, and nutrition. Full-color photographs and clear instructions provide the answers you need, guiding you through common procedures and techniques such as restraint for examination, administration of drugs, blood collection, and grooming; these descriptions are often accompanied by explanatory diagrams and charts. With diseases, surgeries, and treatments organized by body system, information is always easy to find. New to this edition are chapters on parasite control, nutritional requirements, and performing a necropsy. Developed by Dr. D.G. Pugh, a world-renowned expert on the medical care of sheep and goats, this reference is unmatched for its comprehensive coverage of herd health, physical examination, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases. Clear writing style makes the book useful and easy to understand, even for sheep and/or goat owners who are not veterinarians. Both surgery and medicine are covered in each body systems chapter, so it's easier to choose between treatment options for specific disorders. Superbly illustrated surgical procedures clearly demonstrate the steps to follow in performing surgical procedures. An explanation of the differences in normal behavior between sheep and goats shows how they are not the same, and require different methods of treatment. A consistent, logical format in each body systems chapter makes information easy to find by beginning with physical examination and diagnostic procedures, followed by discussions of common diseases that involve the system. Consistent headings include pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. A comprehensive nutrition chapter covers diet evaluation, method of balancing rations, total parenteral nutrition, and examples of nutritious diets. Practical formulas are included for making sodium sulfite for testing passive transfer, and Sheather's solution for fecal flotation. Useful appendixes summarize essential information on drugs and drug dosages, fluid therapy, and normal values and conversions. A diverse, authoritative panel of contributors provides current information on the care of valuable breeding stock as well as pets. Full-color photographs and graphics accurately depict conditions and procedures. New Fluid Therapy and Nutritional Support chapter covers emergency and critical care essential to the care of sheep and goats. New Gastrointestinal Parasitism chapter covers treatments for parasites, key to the successful management of all flocks. New Necropsy chapter helps you prevent disease outbreaks in a flock by determining the cause of death.

In this comprehensive guide for all breeders and owners of sheep, whether for wool, meat or milk, renowned Australian livestock expert Pat Coleby covers feeding requirements, land management, sheep management, breeds of sheep, treatment of health problems, minerals and vitamins, and much more. Suitable for both organic and conventional farmers, this information packed volume is an essential read.

Natural Sheep Care is a comprehensive guide for breeders and growers of sheep, whether for wool, meat or milk. The author, a longtime commercial livestock farmer who takes a natural approach to husbandry, draws on her wide experience to provide essential information for organic and sustainable farmers. special attention is devoted to breeding for finer wool and meat, land management, and treatment of diseases and other health problems.