Download or read book The Cattle Health Handbook written by Heather Smith Thomas and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-03-11 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are caring for a single dairy cow or a large herd, this guide provides all the information you need to keep your cattle healthy, increase the self-sufficiency of your operation, and substantially reduce veterinary costs. The Cattle Health Handbook is the essential medical reference for farmers and ranchers confronting day-to-day bovine health issues. Heather Smith Thomas, an expert on livestock with decades of first-hand experience, covers every routine situation — and many not-so-common problems — likely to arise on a cattle ranch or dairy farm. Three broad sections cover common diseases, ailments specific to certain body systems, and other ailments and injuries.